2025 Anzac Day services planned for the Fraser Coast region

Here’s a list of events you can plan to be at this Anzac Day on the Fraser Coast.

Anzac Day in Hervey Bay at Freedom Park. Photo: Karleila Thomsen / Fraser Coast Chronicle

It was 110 years ago this year that young men from across Australia and New Zealand found themselves on the shores of Gallipoli, marking a day which would remain forever ingrained in a shared consciousness of remembrance.

Anzac Day services planned for the Bundaberg region

As the world reflects on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for King and country, services are planned across the country for this year’s memorial Anzac Day events.

Find out what’s happening near you and plan for the best way to pay your respects to the fallen and those still fighting for our freedom.

See the list of services:

Hervey Bay

• Dawn Service. Location: Freedom Park, Main Street, Pialba; time: 5.15am
• With the parade stepping off at 5.15am the full service is expected to begin from 5.30am onwards, with a Gunfire Breakfast provided from 6am onwards.
• Main Service, location: Freedom Park, Main Street, Pialba; time: 9.15am. The second march of the morning will begin at 9.15am with the service expected to commence from 9.45am onwards.

RSL Sub-Branch Vice President Toby Tidyman with the ANZAC Flame ready to join the parade to Freedom Park. Photo: Alistair Brightman

Maryborough

• Dawn Service. Location: Queens Park Cenotaph. Time: 5.45am. The Maryborough RSL Sub Branch will host The Dawn Service proceedings with the march stepping off at 5.30am for the service expected to begin at 5.45am. A Gunfire Breakfast will follow the morning’s ceremony at the Maryborough Services & Citizens Memorial Club, with wristbands required for entry.
• Main parade: Location: Along Adelaide Street, Maryborough. Time: 9.20am. Current and former Defence members, cadets and other members of the community are expected to participate in the annual day march which will make its way to the Queens Park Cenotaph prior to the morning’s day ceremony. Service at 10am.

Brooweena/Woocoo

• Main Service. Location: Broweena War Memorial. Time: 9am. A morning tea will be provided by the Woocoo Historical Society following a poignant morning ceremony at the Broweena War Memorial.

Burrum Heads

• Main Service. Location, Burrum Heads War Memorial, time: 8.30am. Those attending the Burrum Heads memorial service will meet at 8.15am at the Burrum Heads Road Boat Ramp before the service commences.

Glenwood

• Dawn Service. Location: Glenwood Memorial, time: 5am. A poignant Dawn Service will be followed by an early morning Gunfire Breakfast. The service is from 4am at the Glenwood Memorial, with the $5 breakfast from 5.30am onwards (veterans free).
• Main Service, location: Glenwood Memorial. Time: 10am. The midmorning service will also take place at the Glenwood Memorial following breakfasts hosted at the location.

The Dawn Service at Maryborough cenotaph.

Howard

• Dawn Service. Location: Howard Cenotaph. Time: 4.15am. Those marching in the Howard Dawn Service are expected to assemble at 4.15am, with a poppy placing to take place at the Howard Cemetery at 5.15am followed by a Lone Pine Service at 5.50am.
• Main Service. Location: Howard Cenotaph. Time: 7.30am. Following The Dawn Service, a march will assemble at the RSL Hall at 7.15am before marching to the Howard Cenotaph. A community breakfast behind the hall will be available from 8.20am onwards.

K’gari (Fraser Island)

• Main Service. Location: Maheno Shipwreck. Time: 10am. A ceremony at the historic Maheno Shipwreck will take place on K’gari from 10am.

Miva

• Main Service. Location: Miva QCWA Hall. Time: 11am. A community service will take place at the Miva Hall this Anzac Day with a sausage sizzle and refreshments available for attendees after the morning’s events.

Poona

• Dawn Service. Location: Poona War Memorial. Time: 6am. A Gunfire Breakfast will follow the mornings Dawn Service at the Poona War Memorial. Assemble at memorial from 5.45am.

River Heads

• Dawn Service. Location: River Heads Community Hall. Time: 5.45am. For a small gold coin donation those attending the River Heads Dawn Service will be able to enjoy a breakfast at the Community Hall following the events.

Anzac Day in Hervey Bay at Freedom Park. Photo: Karleila Thomsen / Fraser Coast Chronicle

Tiaro

• Dawn Service. Location: Tiaro Cenotaph. Time: 5.45am. Those marching in the Tiaro Dawn Service will assemble at the end of the Mayne Street Memorial Hall at 5.30am, with guests for the memorial event welcome to attend a community breakfast at the hall following the ceremony.

Tinana

• Dawn Service. Location: Tiana War Memorial. Time: 5.40am. A memorial service will begin at 5.40am at the Tinana War Memorial for those wishing to pay their respects to those who have served.

Tinnanbar

• Dawn Service. Location: Tinnanbar Flagpole, Pioneer Drive. Time: 5.30am. The Tinnanbar Flagpole will host The Dawn Service for the community from 5.30am onwards.

Toogoom

• Dawn Service. Location: Cenotaph Gardens, Community Hall. Time: 5.45am. A morning Dawn Service will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast for a gold coin donation, with a light barbecue luncheon from midday for a small $6 fee.

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