Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
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Big crowds gathered across the Yarra Ranges. (Tanya Steele)
A 95-year-old veteran at the Dandenong Ranges service. (Supplied)
Huge Anzac crowds Stretching from the foothills into the high reaches of the Yarra Ranges, Anzac Day services were attended in massive numbers across the region. Veterans alongside active service people attended the Dawn services held across the Dandenongs, and by mid-morning, the communities marched together in the Autumnal sunshine. People, young and old, some fresher to the tradition of the day than others, marked a minute’s silence as local wildlife contributed bird calls into the rising sun.
Bringing together the people, the ceremony allows locals to connect after the annual services, with space to take a moment away from a busy life to reflect on the effects of war on the world, and a chance to honour people who often had no choice but to be placed in combat. Anzac Day has long held importance for Australians since the first service held in 1916. The community honours the sacrifices made by the Australian Defence Force personnel who have served and those who continue to serve with their
presence. 111 years since the first Anzac landing at Gallipoli, Anzac Day across the hills, numbers were reported as high this year, and some pointed to the current state of the world as a reason for people returning to active participation in Anzac Day customs. Pulled together every year by volunteers and sponsors, it is a huge undertaking that all agreed was well worth the time. By late morning, the sun was truly out as the Royal Australian Air Force did their flyover with
a PC-21, and as the day wound on, crowds slowly dispersed in bunches. Open Arms is a Veterans & Families Counselling Service that provides free and confidential counselling and support for current and former ADF members and their families. The service is 24/7 on 1800 011 046, or people can visit the Open Arms website for more information. Read and see more coverage on pages 8 to 14
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