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Dawn Service

The Dawn Service is a time to reflect in those quiet, peaceful moments before dawn.

This years service was an informal standing ceremony. It included the laying of wreaths on behalf of Australia and New Zealand symbolising the unity of ANZAC.

From 4.30 am, representatives from the Australian Defence Force read excerpts from the letters and diaries of Australians who have experienced war first-hand.

The Canberra Dawn Service was broadcast live on ABC TV, ABC NEWS channel, ABC iview, Radio National, ABC Local Radio and on the ABC listen app from 5.30am (AEST).

Anzac Day Order of Service (362.88 KB)
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Dawn Service
Photographer: Andy Heaney
2019

Watch the 2022 Anzac Day Dawn Service Service below.

Anzac Day commemorative address transcript

Photograph taken by Ian Roach  Order reference: AWM2021.4.26.59

Dawn Service 2021
Photographer: Ian Roach
AWM2021.4.26.59

Anzac Day at the Memorial

Official Photographs and Video

Official photographs of all Anzac Day commemorations are available for viewing, downloading and ordering on the Australian War Memorial's Flickr page. Official video recording of commemorations are available for viewing on the Australian War Memorial YouTube channel.

Ceremony in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Anzac Day
Photographer: Andy Heaney
​​​​​​​2019

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