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business42 days ago
New Zealand Rugby to Discuss Possible Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test
New Zealand Rugby is scheduled to discuss a proposed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test at a board meeting on Thursday. The AFL and NRL Anzac Day matches draw massive crowds and strong TV audiences while a Wallaroos versus Black Ferns Test this year reached 887,000 viewers.
sbs.com.aupolitics52 days ago
Booing Disrupts Welcome to Country at Anzac Day Dawn Services in Multiple Cities
A small number of people booed during welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services in multiple Australian cities. Opposition leader Angus Taylor condemned the behavior but later stated the ceremonies were overused and expressed understanding of public frustration. A d…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics57 days agoUpdated
Australian Opposition Leader Calls Welcome to Country Ceremonies Overused
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor stated that Welcome to Country ceremonies have been devalued due to overuse, following boos at Anzac Day services. He condemned the booing but noted frustration among some Australians. The comments come amid broader discussions on cultural recogniti…
thehindu.comworld57 days ago
Police Block Anti-Immigration Group from Anzac Day Service in Western Australia
Western Australian police removed 15 people associated with issue-motivated groups from Anzac Day commemorations to prevent disruptions. This action followed booing incidents during ceremonies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Officials and leaders condemned the booing, which occu…
The Independentworld57 days ago
Princess of Wales Lays Wreath at Cenotaph During Anzac Day Ceremony
The Princess of Wales participated in a ceremony at The Cenotaph to mark Anzac Day, laying a wreath alongside New Zealand's High Commissioner. Princess Anne attended an earlier dawn service at Wellington Arch. The day commemorates Australian and New Zealand troops who died in con…
sbs.com.auworld58 days ago
Australians Mark Anzac Day; War Crime Charges Proceed Against Ben Roberts-Smith
Australians marked Anzac Day on April 25, 2026, with dawn services and marches honoring military service. The commemorations occurred amid the recent arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes charges related to Afghanistan. Veterans expressed pride in their service…
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mumbrella.com.auworld58 days ago
Australians Mark Anzac Day with Dawn Commemorations and Ministerial Reflections on WWI Service
Australians across the country paused at dawn on April 25, 2026, to commemorate Anzac Day. Defence Minister Richard Marles shared memories of his grandfather's World War I service in the Battle of Pozières. The grandfather received the Military Cross for bravery.