1/65Crowds braved the weather at the Point Danger Dawn Service in Torquay for this year’s Anzac Day. Picture: Alison Wynd
Photos: 2025 Anzac Day services
Geelong and Surf Coast locals turned out to commemorate Anzac Day at Dawn Services and marches in the region.
2/65The veteran parade leading up to the Torquay War Memorial at Point Danger. Picture: Alison Wynd
3/65Medals worn on the right side of the chest are worn on behalf of a veteran. Picture: Alison Wynd
4/65The Point Danger Dawn Service started under the cover of darkness. Picture: Alison Wynd
5/65Torquay RSL president Paul Baker addresses the crowd. Picture: Alison Wynd
6/65The Sing Australia choir performed at the service. Picture: Alison Wynd
7/65The South Barwon Band of the Salvation Army also performed. Picture: Alison Wynd
8/65Warrant Officer Russell Kenyon delivered the guest speech. Picture: Alison Wynd
9/65Torquay RSL secretary Daryll Topp. Picture: Alison Wynd
10/65The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Torquay. Picture: Alison Wynd
11/65Bugler Sarah Durran performs the last post. Picture: Alison Wynd
12/65Daryll Topp and Russell Kenyon. Picture: Alison Wynd
13/65The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Torquay. Picture: Alison Wynd
14/65Airforce cadet Caitlin Stuart. Picture: Alison Wynd
15/65Bagpiper Callum Watson. Picture: Alison Wynd
16/65The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Torquay. Picture: Alison Wynd
17/65Veterans and their families turned out in numbers for the Point Danger service. Picture: Alison Wynd
18/65Umbrellas and rainjackets were prevelant. Picture: Alison Wynd
19/65The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Torquay. Picture: Alison Wynd
20/65The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Torquay. Picture: Alison Wynd
21/65The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Torquay. Picture: Alison Wynd
22/65The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Torquay. Picture: Alison Wynd
23/65The rain was consistent but not heavy enough to force people to leave or take cover. Picture: Alison Wynd
24/65Torquay RSL president Paul Barker lays a wreath in the rain. Picture: Alison Wynd
25/65Bugler Sarah Durran performs the Last Post at the 2025 Dawn Service at Torquay on Anzac Day. Picture: Alison Wynd
26/65A young boy pays his respect at the Torquay War Memorial. Picture: Alison Wynd
27/65Darcy Gold, left, with mother Robyn and her partner Graham Winkler. Picture: Alison Wynd
28/65Richard Hockley, Doug McLean, Angus Hockley and Trevor McLean have been attending the Dawn Service in Torquay for more than 25 years. Picture: Alison Wynd
29/65Paul Reid, Michelle Dean and corporal Steph Knight from 428 squadron. Picture: Alison Wynd
30/65Simone Bouchier with her father David Bouchier and his wife Ali. Picture: Alison Wynd
31/65Martyn, Jess and Tyler Mulholland. Picture: Alison Wynd
32/65Brothers Brian and Stuart Dodds. Picture: Alison Wynd
33/65Gordon Traill with grandchildren Caleb Traill, 5 and Grace McCure, 9 at the Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
34/65Lara local and Vietnam veteran Ian Jane. Picture: Alison Wynd
35/65Onlookers watch the parade in Geelong’s CBD. Picture: Alison Wynd
36/65The march began with a bagpipe band. Picture: Alison Wynd
37/65The 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St was a chance for veterans and their families to stand tall. Picture: Alison Wynd
38/65Soldiers march in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march. Picture: Alison Wynd
39/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
40/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
41/65Family members of former soldiers often wear their medals. Picture: Alison Wynd
42/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
43/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
44/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
45/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
46/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
47/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
48/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
49/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
50/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
51/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
52/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
53/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
54/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
55/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
56/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
57/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
58/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
59/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
60/65Young kids cheer for those marching. Picture: Alison Wynd
61/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
62/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
63/65Richard Burgess, Les Grace, and David Hodges share a laugh. Picture: Alison Wynd
64/65Richard Przewloka, right, with his grandchildren Henry, Archie and Hannah Cook. Picture: Alison Wynd
65/65Participants in the 2025 Geelong Anzac Day march along Malop St. Picture: Alison Wynd
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