In pictures: Australians commemorate Anzacs with dawn services and marches

Albanese honoured the sacrifice of those who served along the mountainous trail, as well as those who served in other conflicts.

The history of Anzac Day

“When we think about the Gallipoli campaign, we think of mateship and sacrifice, and we admire the extraordinary actions of the Anzac soldiers,” Marles said.

The landings marked the first major battle Australian and New Zealand soldiers faced in World War One.

Capital city dawn services and marches

In Canberra, a single didgeridoo pierced the silence at the Australian War Memorial where some 32,000 people were present as the temperature dropped to 2C.

The landings at Gallipoli, Türkiye, marked the first major battle Australian and New Zealand soldiers faced in World War One. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

Letters from Anzacs in World War One were read out and the names of fallen soldiers were illuminated on the building in Canberra, as the service began at 5.30am and ended with a minute’s silence and the Last Post.

Governor-General David Hurley lays a wreath during the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

Queensland

Queenslanders gathered in their thousands across the state to pause and reflect on the contributions of defence personnel and their sacrifice to Australia.

Surf boats perform a burial at sea during Anzac Day Dawn Service at Elephant Rock in Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Source: AAP / Jono Searle

Near the state border with NSW, surf boats performed a burial at sea, while a large crowd paid their respects at the Currumbin dawn service.

People at Anzac Day commemorations in Brisbane. Source: AAP / Darren England

Hundreds gathered as early as 3.30am in Brisbane city before the state’s governor, Jeanette Young, laid a wreath.

By the time the service had finished, between 12,000 and 15,000 people had attended Anzac Square in the city’s CBD.

NSW

Thousands of people, including veterans, gathered under a full moon and clear skies for a solemn pre-dawn service in Sydney’s CBD.

The Returned Services League has encouraged Australians to honour the nation’s veterans and defence personnel. Source: AAP / Bianca De Marchi

The commemoration at the near 100-year-old Cenotaph in Martin Place was held in crisp weather.

People at the Anzac Day dawn service at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins

As the Last Post played, the crowd bowed their heads and some saluted before a minute of silence to honour those who died in war.

Victoria

Tens of thousands of Victorians gathered for Anzac Day dawn services as a large crowd turned out in chilly temperatures at the Shrine of Remembrance.

Liberal MP Phil Thompson, a former soldier who was appointed Anzac of the Year in 2016, said the day of reflection withstood all the current global tensions. Source: AAP / Con Chronis

Melburnians braved the darkness and brisk weather to mark the 109th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.

The Shrine Of Remembrance during Anzac Day in Melbourne. Source: AAP / Con Chronis

More than 40,000 people filled the area around the war memorial, which was lit up in red before dawn.

A man on the steps of the Shrine of Remembrance during the Anzac Day dawn service in Melbourne. Source: AAP / Con Chronis

South Australia

The South Australian National War Memorial Service started at 5:30am.

Western Australia

The march took place at St Georges Terrace from 9am.

Northern Territory

A dawn service was held at the Cenotaph at the Esplanade in Darwin ahead of a 9am parade.

Tasmania

A dawn service was held at 6am at the Hobart Cenotaph, followed by the Queens Domain main parade at 11am along Elizabeth Street before the Hobart main service at 11:45am at the Queens Domain Cenotaph.