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• Diplomats and Descendants Mark 111th Anniversary of Gallipoli Landings at Historic Anzac Cove Service

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Europe

  Thousands of mourners and dignitaries gathered at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the 1915 landings during the annual Dawn Service. Ne...

• Outrage in Melbourne as Three RSL Venues Vandalised During Anzac Day Commemorations

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: AXL News

  Victoria Police have arrested two women following a string of "disgraceful" vandalism attacks on RSL sub-branches across Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Anzac Day. The targeted ven...

• Communication Breakdown Leaves Hutt South MP Absent From Anzac Dawn Service

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Politics

  Hutt South MP Chris Bishop expressed deep regret and embarrassment after a "communication breakdown" led to him missing an Anzac Day dawn service where he was expected to lay a wre...

• Beyond the Silence: RSA Protocol Expert Outlines Essential Etiquette for New Zealand Dawn Services

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Australia & Oceania

  As attendance at Anzac Day commemorations reaches record levels, the Returned and Services' Association (RSA) has issued a comprehensive guide on modern dawn service etiquette. The...

• Legacy on the Bugle: Royal New Zealand Navy Musician Reflects on the Sacred Duty of Performing the Last Post

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Culture & History

  Petty Officer Musician Colin Clark, a veteran of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, has shared the profound emotional and technical challenges of performing the "Last Post" during An...