Tag: Anzac Day
Rich Memorial content encourages Anzac Day at home
Due to the unique nature of Anzac Day commemorations this year, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is encouraging Australians to join together by individually commemorating with a personal reflection at 11.30am AEST – 4.30am in Gallipoli – a time that broadly represents the landings at Gallipoli at dawn on 25 April 1915.
Book talk: Wartime service
For Anzac Day, 25 April, this week Jeff Popple reviews three books of wartime service. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Battles for Kokoda Plateau by David...
Anzac Day: Exploring Canberra’s connection to WWI
In honour of Anzac Day, Canberra Weekly is re-publishing (online only) the cover story from our 23 April 2015 edition, which commemorated the centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in the early hours of 25 April 1915.
ACT Policing to crack down on speeding over Anzac Day long weekend
Over the Anzac Day long weekend, ACT Policing will be conducting a zero tolerance, high visibility speeding blitz across the Territory.
Anzac biscuits: Long weekend fare
Get yourself into the kitchen for the Anzac Day long weekend! Our food writer Libby Kimber brings you two long weekend recipes, with, of course, a classic recipe for Anzac biscuits.
Anzac biscuits
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Honouring Anzac Day 2020, in isolation yet united
Canberrans are being encouraged to participate in alternative Anzac Day activities to honour Australians who have served our nation. 25 April will no doubt look different this year, with Anzac Day services...