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Young soldier wearing a slouch hat and standing at attention as he looks towards the Shrine of Remembrance at Anzac Square. The shrine is lit in pink and purple lights.

Anzac Day

Commemorated annually on 25 April to mark the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand troops during WWI.

They shaped our story. Discover theirs. 

This Anzac Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Queensland’s remarkable stories of service — from the Foot brothers, four of whom served in World War I but only two returned, to artist James Wieneke, who captured the realities of World War II in acclaimed drawings and sketches, and nurse Lynette Eather, who served in Afghanistan as a specialist reservist.

Patrons attending the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Brisbane are invited to gather around the Shrine of Remembrance from 3:30 am for a 4:28 am start. The Memorial Galleries will also be open from 5:30 am to 3 pm on Anzac Day to support your commemoration.

For those unable to attend in person, take a moment to pay your respects by placing a free virtual poppy, or browse our stories to discover something new.

Place a virtual poppy to honour those who've served

Place a virtual poppy

Ways to commemorate

Anzac Day dawn service in Brisbane Queensland 2014

Brisbane Anzac Day Itinerary

Discover what’s happening in Brisbane on Anzac Day 2026.

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People attending the dawn service on Anzac Day in Brisbane, Queensland

Attend the Dawn Service

Join us around the Shrine of Remembrance from 3:30am (for a 4:28am start) or find a service near you.

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8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian regiment, marching with their mascot, a Merino ram called John MacArthur, in front of crowds in the Brisbane Anzac Day Parade, 25 April 2015

Anzac Day Parade Brisbane

Attend the Brisbane Anzac Day Parade to commemorate all those that have served and still continue to serve our nation.

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Gallipoli rosemary school holiday craft activity, Anzac Square

Remembrance and rosemary: school holiday craft activity

Discover how to grow your own rosemary seedling.

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Nurses of the Second A.I.F. leaving in The, Brisbane City Hall, 1940

Queensland nurses’ stories from World War II

Learn about Queensland nurses' from WWII before attending the annual Nurses Vigil.

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Four men in a WWI trench

Stories from Gallipoli

Join us on Sunday 12 April for a free talk exploring stories from the Gallipoli campaign.

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Shrine and Eternal Flame of Remembrance.

Anzac Day School Service

Teachers and students can attend the 2025 Anzac Commemoration School Service.

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A bronze World War II nurses memorial statue at Anzac Square

Annual Nurses Memorial candlelight vigil

Attend the Candlelight Vigil for all nurses who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

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A guide taking visitors on tour of the Anzac Square Parklands

Free guided tour of Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries

Discover the people, places, and stories that illuminate the Queensland war experience on a free guided tour.

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Two happy looking women using touchscreens. Projections are shown on the wall behind them with old photographs.

Explore the galleries

Enjoy free entry to Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, open special hours from 5:30am–3pm on Anzac Day.

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Visitor taking a photo in the Post WWII Gallery

Anzac Square virtual tour

Embark on a virtual tour of Anzac Square Memorial Galleries.

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Alan Groom with comrades in 1935

Read stories of service

Learn about the courageous men and women who have served Australia in conflict and peace for over a century.

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Vintage photo album with photos of old cars.

Research your family

Learn more about your family's war history through the National Archives of Australia.

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Old photograph of troops marching in a long line.

Explore the collection

Find eBooks, blogs and collection items relating to Anzac Day.

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Plate of Anzac biscuits sitting on a red cloth

Historic Anzac biscuit recipes

For more than 100 years the humble Anzac Biscuit has been a staple part of our culinary traditions.

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Old photograph from above of people gathered on the side of a street watching a Battalion march.

Anzac Day ritual

Learn more about the beginnings of Anzac Day.

Anzac Day Stories

James Wieneke, artist and Gallery director, photographed in uniform during the Second World War on Thursday Island, Queensland, 1942-1946

Sergeant James Frederick Wieneke

Queensland artist, James Wieneke, served in the AIF during World War II and using his talents, made an amazing contribution to the historical record of the Australian experience in the Torres Strait Islands and New Guinea.

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Flight Lieutenant Lynette Eather at NATO Role 3 at Kandahar, Afghanistan

Flight Lieutenant Lynette Eather

Discover the story of Queensland nurse Lynette Eather and her service as a specialist reservist with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

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Portrait of Hugh Andrew Geraldton Campbell, 1914-1918.

Engineer Hugh Andrew Geraldton Campbell

Hugh Andrew Geraldton Campbell was one of the 416,809 Australians who enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) during World War I and served as an engineer.

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Studio portrait of Gladys Moncrieff

Gladys Moncrieff

Gladys Moncrieff donated her time and skills to perform for troops during World War I and II, as well as for personnel stationed in Japan and Korea.

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Vietnam Veteran Peter John Hegarty

Sapper Peter Hegarty

Peter Hegarty, born in Cherbourg, served six years in the Australian Army. Trained as a sapper, he served with 1 Field Squadron during a tour of Vietnam.

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Hal, George, Alexander, and Eric Foot in World War I soldier portraits

Foot Brothers

Discover the story of the four Foot brothers, who served during World War I.

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Experience Anzac Day at Anzac Square

Conductor leading a military band at the Anzac Day dawn service in Brisbane Queensland 2014
Conductor leading a military band at the Anzac Day dawn service in Brisbane Queensland 2014