In Commemoration of ANZAC Day

In Commemoration of ANZAC Day

This edition of The Western Echo has a special focus on ANZAC Day. Including local ANZAC Day 2025 commemorations, Col’s Chat column, and editorial contributions from our local RSL Sub Branches, The Gap and Ashgrove-Bardon.  

ANZAC Day is a time to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of our local servicemen and women. Coming together on ANZAC Day ensures that their contributions are remembered, and reinforces the values of courage, resilience, and community that they fought to protect. It’s a day of remembrance and respect for the freedoms we enjoy, thanks to their sacrifices. 

Looking for a way to commemorate ANZAC Day this year? Here’s a list of local locations. 

Ashgrove-Bardon 

4:28am (arrive by 4:15am) Ashgrove-Bardon Sub Branch Dawn Service – Stewart Place Memorial Park 

7:15am Ashgrove-Bardon RSL Sub Branch March – from Betheden Tce to Ashgrove Memorial Park 

7:45am Ashgrove-Bardon RSL Sub Branch Service – Stewart Place Memorial Park 

11:00am Ashgrove-Bardon RSL Sub Branch Service – Bardon Bowls Club  

Mitchelton 

6:15am Gaythorne RSL Sub Branch March from Sid Loder Park, Tel El Kebir Street 

6:45am Gaythorne RSL Sub Branch Memorial Service at Sid Loder Park, Tel El Kebir Street

Paddington 

7:30am (arrive by 7:15am) ANZAC Day Service – Ithaca War Memorial, Enoggera Terrace 

The Gap 

5:30am The Gap RSL Sub Branch Dawn Service – Walton Bridge Memorial Park 

9:15am (meet at The Gap State High School by 8:45am) The Gap RSL Sub Branch March – from The Gap State High School to Walton Bridge Memorial Park 

9:30am The Gap RSL Sub Branch Service – Walton Bridge Memorial Park 

Midnight to Dawn Anzac Service Trek 2025 

The annual Midnight to Dawn ANZAC Service Trek is a 20km trek beginning at ANZAC Square on Thursday 24 April in Brisbane CBD and finishes at The Gap RSL Dawn Service at Walton Bridge Memorial Park on Friday 25 April. Trek2Health is a local organisation founded to support the physical and mental health of our local frontline workers and veterans. To find out more visit www.trek2health.org.au to register. For more: www.trek2health.org.au/midnight-to-dawn-anzac-service-trek-2025  

Toowong 

6:00am Toowong RSL Sub Branch Service at the Cenotaph on top of the hill in Toowong Memorial Park 

Brisbane City / CBD 

4:28am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Shrine of Remembrance, ANZAC Square, between Ann and Adelaide Streets  

9:45am ANZAC Day Parade – Adelaide Street between George Street and Creek Street, finishing at 12:30pm

Other  

Looking for a service somewhere else? Search on the RSL Queensland website. 

Explore more related ANZAC Day events on the Brisbane City Council website.

Photos credit: Colin Bushell / Colin Bushell Photography