The Herald’s chief photographer Nick Moir got one of the more spectacular views of the sun rising on Anzac Day: from the top of the Harbour Bridge.The last post is played from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Melbourne’s dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance concluded at 6.30am, with a large crowd mostly on their feet to get a spot on the King’s Domain.Crowds outside Melbourne’s Shrine.
When we think about the Gallipoli campaign, we think of mateship and sacrifice, and we admire the extraordinary actions of the Anzac soldiers. In Canberra, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is representing the government at the Australian War Memorial’s newly renovated parade ground, which can hold up to 4400 people.On a mild April morning Martin Place was full by 4am for the start of the dawn service.
Among those attending included NSW Governor Margaret Beazley, Premier Chris Minns who read the poem Salute by Sydney Rapier, and NSW police commissioner Karen Webb. Foreign affairs correspondent Matthew Knott is in PNG with the PM, and will provide an update after the ceremony is complete.Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Australia’s Anzac Day commemorations.
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