ANZAC Day in the Southern Grampians brings communities together across the region to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women.
Each town creates a meaningful experience, inviting locals and visitors to reflect and pay tribute.
In Balmoral, gather at the Post Office at 10:15 AM for a march to the Cenotaph, followed by a commemorative service uniting people of all ages in remembrance. Cavendish begins the day with a 9:00 AM march from the Police Station to the Cenotaph, where the service maintains longstanding traditions and community involvement.
Coleraine opens with a dawn service at the Cenotaph from 6:30 AM, offering quiet reflection at sunrise. Later at 10:30 AM, a march from the RSL Sub-branch leads the community to the Cenotaph for the main service. Dunkeld's dawn service at 6:30 AM at the Cenotaph provides a peaceful gathering for contemplation and remembrance in the early light.
In Glenthompson, the community meets at Glenthompson Hall at 10:15 AM before marching to the Cenotaph for a commemorative service that brings neighbours, friends, and families together. Penshurst holds a dawn service at the Cenotaph from 6:00 AM, allowing attendees to honour those who served in a quiet and respectful setting.
Across the Southern Grampians, these services offer moments of connection, gratitude, and reflection for all who attend.
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