Tag: Anzac Day
Primary School research project delves into Anzac Day origins
MARY MacKillop Memorial School students have delved into Australia's military history, culminating with an in-house display.
Initially focussed on the origin of Anzac Day, students...
Anzac Day at Penola War Memorial
ALTHOUGH the Penola War Memorial Park was quiet in the early hours of Anzac Day, the commemorative event was just as heartfelt.
Penola and Coonawarra...
Penola residents commemorate war service
AN ALREADY solemn Anzac Day commemoration was made even more sombre this year, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing the cancellation of Penola's commemorative services.
Penola and...
Anzac Day pride rings out across Mount Gambier
A STIRRING rendition of the Last Post by world-renowned jazz musician James Morrison echoed throughout Mount Gambier on Anzac Day.
With his brand new bugle,...
Families across region quietly honour military service and sacrifice in private dawn services
DOZENS of Millicent and district families marked Anzac Day on Saturday with private ceremonies to honour wartime service and sacrifice.
With the COVID-19 pandemic protocols...
New era dawns on Anzac Day services
THE Anzac Day spirit remained alive and well in Mount Gambier this year as the community banded together to honour veterans and the fallen...
Anzacs to be honoured from home as result of virus social-distancing protocols
THERE will be no large crowd at the Penola Memorial Park this Anzac Day as COVID-19 restrictions remain tight.
State and Federal Government restrictions have...
Hallmont Estate residents forges plan to honour war service
WITH Australians encouraged to stand at their driveway from 6am tomorrow to honour the Anzacs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, one Mount Gambier...
New dawn for Anzac services
WORLD War II veteran Charlie Miller thought he had seen it all during his extraordinary life.
The 96-year-old never imaged Anzac Day events, etched deeply...
Community RSL vows to outlast coronavirus
A MOUNT Gambier Community RSL official has vowed the 100-plus year old organisation will win the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, which has decimated...
Musicians sound off for veterans
MUSICIANS from across Australia are being called on to take to their front yards and play the Last Post this Anzac Day.
World-renowned jazz musician...
Western Border Football League announces 2020 fixture
FOOTBALL fans can get their calendars ready after the Western Border Football League announced its fixture for the 2020 season.
The first bounce of the...