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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.

This Anzac Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Queenslanders past and present, whose stories of service collectively span more than a century and exemplify the comradeship, courage, and endurance of the Anzac Spirit.

Take a moment to pay your respects at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries—open special hours from 5:30am to 3pm on Anzac Day—or by placing a virtual poppy for our servicemen and women online.

Patrons wishing to attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Brisbane City are invited to gather around the Shrine of Remembrance from 3:30am for a 4:28am start.

Place a virtual poppy to honour those who've served

Place a virtual poppy

Stories of service

Portrait of Francis Leofric Armstrong in uniform

Frank Armstrong

Died at Quinn’s Post (Gallipoli) having never met his baby son.

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Portrait of Nurse Alice Imison in uniform, 1917. (2016). John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.

Alice Imison

Queensland nurse evacuated from Dunkirk during World War II.

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RAAF airman Jon Fallows with another serviceman, inside a military plane, Vietnam, 1968-1969

Jon Fallows

Faced heavy criticism for his service in the Vietnam war.

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Ways to commemorate

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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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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AI generated male war veteran

Meet Charlie, the Virtual Veteran

An AI-generated soldier answering your WWI questions.

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Paper crane flying over Anzac Square

Fold a paper crane for Hiroshima

Fold a crane and convey a message of peace as part of our ‘1000 Paper Cranes for Hiroshima’ project.

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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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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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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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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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Medals - cropped

Queensland Veterans' Portal

The Queensland Veterans' Portal is an online platform providing information and resources for veterans.

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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.