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Dragons long shots to pull off Anzac Day coup against Roosters. text/html-document. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dawn ceremony honors ANZAC Day May 2, 2008
Sholto Stephens, after the ANZAC Day service April 25 at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery ... Like many Australians, Michael Bates feels very strongly about ANZAC Day ... "ANZAC Day signifies our link to the past, what our soldiers did," Bates said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Rudd seems to be shying away from necessary battles over defence May 2, 2008
"It's a bit like the Australian Institute of Sport but it costs 100 times more. Everyone feels good about it. You go to the football, you go to Anzac Day, there's a big element of a cultural activity in Australian defence. But just one day, this 2 per cent of GDP we're putting into defence - maybe we'll wish we'd have been preparing to fight a war.". Tange died six years ago, just as the rot set in at the Defence Department he hammered into shape. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
IGN AU's The Week That Was: Anzac Day Edition May 2, 2008
Onion-worthy gaming commentary. Australia, April 24, 2008 - It's been a busy week here at IGN AU, and before we head out the door for the long weekend we figured it was high time we did another 'Week That Was', our semi-regular excuse to highlight what we've been up to and feature pictures we found on google image search. (IGN PC Games)
Souths welcome back Vagana, Luke for Broncos Apr 23, 2008
Dragons coach Nathan Brown and Manly's Des Hasler are others to change their scrumbase pairings, with Rangi Chase dumped to the Illawarra competition and Jamie Soward recalled to play five-eighth for the Dragons in Friday's Anzac Day clash with the Roosters, and Steve Matai given the Sea Eagles' No.6 jersey against the Bulldogs on Saturday. Ben Hornby was again named at halfback for the Dragons, despite playing mostly at dummy half in last weekend's loss to the Bulldogs with back-rower Dean... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Burns to again miss for Collingwood Apr 23, 2008
Collingwood will again enter a big AFL match without captain Scott Burns, whose persistent calf soreness has ruled him out of Friday's Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon at the MCG.. Burns missed the Magpies' defeats to Carlton and North Melbourne and his latest absence means his 250th game milestone must wait another week at least. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Test berth far from mind of Storm lock Apr 23, 2008
Winless South Sydney finally received good news with hooker Issac Luke and centre Nigel Vagana named to return in the Anzac Day clash with Brisbane ... Jamie Soward has been named in the St George Illawarra side to play the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on Anzac Day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Forgotten war continues inside veterans' hearts Apr 23, 2008
But although he regularly kept in touch with a couple of his close army mates after the war, he didn't march on Anzac Day ... Every year Anzac Day is commemorated by countless thousands of people at dawn services and marches across Australia ... Whether our understanding is based on myth or reality or a mixture of both, Anzac Day is a deeply moving occasion for many. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Anzac Service times Apr 23, 2008
National Servicemen's Association's Tuggerah Lakes Branch assembles for the Anzac Day parade at 11am in Campbell Ave, The Entrance. Toukley RSL sub-branch: March from Toukley RSL Club at 5. (Central Coast Express Advocate)
ABC backs down on Anzac service delay Apr 23, 2008
ALL television networks will receive a live feed of Anzac Day's Gallipoli dawn service at the same time, the ABC says. reported that ABC television, which is beaming footage of all Anzac Day events back to Australia, would not stream images of the dawn service to other broadcasters unless they promised not to air them before 1pm (AEST) on Anzac Day ... Please respond indicating that you accept this and will comply or I will be forced to reconsider the level of access granted to Sky to all of the... (The Australian)
First drought, now 77-year rain record Apr 23, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Daniel EmersonApril 23, 2008 - 12:53PM. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Hunter Valley residents on flood watch Apr 23, 2008
Showers are forecast for Sydney on Thursday but they are expected to ease on Anzac Day. A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said between 140mm and 150mm of rain was expected to fall in the Lower Hunter, The Great Lakes region and the Manning River catchment from 4am (AEST) Thursday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fight won to honour a hero finally home Apr 23, 2008
So it was perhaps unsurprising that, after her initial shock and grief at the NSW Returned and Services League's call for descendants of the fallen to march at the rear this Anzac Day, his only child's emotions hardened to a steely resolve ... "Every year I come up from Canberra to Moss Vale for Anzac Day so that my children can march with their Pa, wearing their grandfather's medals," said Patrick Roche, whose forebear served during World War I. ... "I understand their feelings but Anzac Day is... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Double demerit points for Anzac weekend Apr 23, 2008
"If you speed or risk you or your passengers' lives by not wearing a seatbelt then you will be caught, so please slow down and have a safe Anzac Day long weekend," Superintendent Hartley said. 2008 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Parlez-roo Francaise? Town ready to greet new Aussie force Apr 23, 2008
THE Australian flags are hung, toy kangaroos are crammed in shop windows and now all the small French town of Villers-Bretonneux is waiting for is Anzac Day ... The rural town, in the heart of the Somme region north of Paris, holds annual memorial services for the diggers, but this year is the first time it will host a dawn service on Anzac Day instead of the nearest Saturday to April 25 ... The dawn service will be held at the Australian National Memorial outside Villers-Bretonneux, where... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Descendants at back of Anzac queue Apr 23, 2008
War veterans' descendants have been sent to the back of the line for this year's Sydney Anzac Day march ... "The policy guidelines of the ANZAC Day march allow one descendant of a deceased veteran to honour their service by wearing their relative's medals on their right breast and by participating in the march," the RSL said in a statement today ... "Descendants of veterans from World War I and World War II will appear at the rear of the Sydney ANZAC Day March this year, rather than with the... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Rabbitohs regain two attacking weapons Apr 22, 2008
Staring down the barrel of a return to the dark days, the Rabbitohs have finally received good news, with hooker Issac Luke and centre Nigel Vagana named to make NRL comebacks in the Anzac Day clash with Brisbane ... Another coach with his halves on a merry-go-round is Dragons boss Nathan Brown, with Jamie Soward named in the St George Illawarra side to play the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on Anzac Day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Get Aussie proud this Anzac Day Apr 22, 2008
AT 89 years of age, Boyne Island resident Alex Griffiths will be the oldest ex-serviceman taking part in Friday's Anzac Day Morning Service at Boyne Island ... "The Anzac Spirit all rotates on national pride. One outstanding peak in this national pride is Anzac Day.". (Gladstone Observer)
Woman placed internet for freelance hitman Apr 22, 2008
au will bring you video messages from our diggers around the globe in the lead up to Anzac Day. YOUR SAY. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Anzac descendants to march at the rear Apr 22, 2008 Veterans to march alone Apr 22, 2008 National RSL avoids row over veterans' descendants Apr 22, 2008 Aussies flock to France for Anzac Day Apr 22, 2008 Kangaroos jumper at stake for Lockyer Apr 21, 2008 Lest we forget - Services Apr 21, 2008 Under fire: MPs know all about it Apr 21, 2008 WWII horsemen step up for fallen mates Apr 21, 2008 Hockey flies out to honour grandfather Apr 21, 2008 Canberra torch security costs may blow out to $2m Apr 21, 2008 Doctors' strike to cripple hospitals Apr 21, 2008 How families across WA will commemorate Anzac Day Apr 20, 2008 Share market expected to open higher Apr 20, 2008 Anzac Day focus turns to Western Front Apr 20, 2008 How Dutch baker fooled Nazis Apr 20, 2008 What price one man's bravery Apr 20, 2008 Lest we forget other battles, let's not go over the top onGallipoli Apr 19, 2008 Tomorrow's Anzac services Apr 19, 2008 Sick children pay price for Queensland mining boom Apr 19, 2008 Dawn Anzac service reinstated in Wagin Apr 18, 2008 From stone to stone, a journey of care Apr 18, 2008 Rudd hoping for a dozen summit ideas Apr 18, 2008 Mortlock ruled out Apr 17, 2008 War of words over ACT balloon event Apr 17, 2008 Why Kevin Rudd needs to be in France on Anzac Day Apr 15, 2008 Peacekeepers to be honoured on Anzac Day Apr 15, 2008 ANZAC Day in Australia Apr 12, 2008 Lest we forget: indigenous diggers still fighting Apr 10, 2008 Stolen WWI sword must be returned: MP Apr 10, 2008 A cuppa with a true blue taste Apr 8, 2008 Pursuit of education affirms opportunities that migration hasbrought Apr 8, 2008 New Sydney exhibition for Anzac Day Apr 8, 2008 Qld taxi surcharge to go statewide Apr 6, 2008 Call for a cap on Gallipoli crowds Apr 4, 2008 Gallipoli tourist limit put on agenda Apr 3, 2008 Heavy cross to bear as 'les kangourous' remembered Apr 2, 2008 Stage: Brilliant Monkey Mar 26, 2008 Beaconsfield digs itself out Mar 24, 2008 Best of enemies: Dogs give up seats for Roosters fans Mar 23, 2008 Wreck hunter 'euphoric' over Sydney find Mar 21, 2008 Memorial to HMAS Sydney's souls lost Mar 18, 2008 National Holidays in Sydney Mar 16, 2008 The Very First Mardi Gras Feb 27, 2008 Racing NSW lays down law on vaccines Feb 25, 2008 PM continues to change stories: Pyne Feb 24, 2008 Battle for Australia to be honoured Feb 18, 2008 Toxic Tuckey - a sorry specimen, all but extinct Feb 16, 2008 Generation next at Knights Feb 7, 2008 Australians told to take a hike as villagers blockade Kokoda Trail Feb 7, 2008 Villagers declare Kokoda Trail closed Feb 6, 2008 Thorpe heads list of Aussie torchbearers Jan 30, 2008 By jingo, we've got it right Jan 29, 2008 Mason tips top-four finish Jan 25, 2008 Kings Park in Western Australia Jan 22, 2008 GG urges Aussies to do voluntary work Jan 21, 2008 Deadly chemicals hidden in war cache Jan 19, 2008 Incitec optimistic about outlook Dec 20, 2007 Beaconsfield back to full production Dec 18, 2007 It's time for us to grow up and be proud about what we do, not whatwe have Dec 1, 2007 Corporate fable in three acts Nov 30, 2007 Oodles of doodles and just one winner Nov 28, 2007 'We will say sorry': Rudd Nov 27, 2007 What should Rudd do in his first 100 days? Nov 26, 2007 White tracksuit bottoms flutter over the bunker Nov 24, 2007 Shorter autumn raises the heat Nov 20, 2007
A decision to place descendants of war veterans at the rear of the Sydney Anzac Day march could put the Anzac tradition at risk, Vietnam veterans say ... "Why can't they be carried by the next of kin of the blokes who actually won the honour? "We've got to keep the tradition going on Anzac Day ... The RSL's decision follows similar changes in other states and comes after large numbers of descendants marched in last year's Anzac Day parade in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anzac heirs' marching orders Apr 22, 2008
" A fellow descendant, Phillip Comfort, said he believed most descendants were unaware of the RSL ruling and would continue to march as they had always done. "If they've got the medals then I think it's a really nice thing for them to be part of the unit," he said. The number of descendants taking part in the march has increased greatly in recent years as part of a revival of interest in Anzac Day. Sarah Dawson, 13, began marching in 2001 in memory of her great-grandfather Harrie James Dawson,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The NSW branch of the RSL have told descendants of war veterans that they won't be able to take part in Anzac Day parades ... Now they have replenished their ranks for the ANZAC day marches, they don't need those "young go-getters" anymore ... ANZAC day is to recognise those who serve their country, not those fortunate enough to have a distant relative. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The national branch of the RSL says it is staying out of a debate over where veterans' descendants should march in Anzac Day parades. The New South Wales branch has asked family members of veterans who have died to march behind diggers in Thursday's parade in Sydney. (ABC Online)
THE Australian invasion of France for ceremonies to commemorate the anniversary of Australia's most significant victory on the Western front - 90 years ago on Anzac Day - is under way ... Government officials expect between 3-4000 Australians will be in the village of Villers-Bretonneux in northern France on Friday to witness the first Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian war memorial ... By far the biggest contingent is the Our Other Anzac Day tour sponsored by The Australian. (The Australian)
Darren Lockyer needs only to survive Brisbane's Anzac Day clash with South Sydney to ensure Australian selection for next month's Centenary Test against the Kiwis. Lockyer is poised to return from a knee problem that limited him to just three appearances this year when the Broncos host the winless Bunnies on Friday night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tewantin-Noosa: Due to the popularity of the club venue on Anzac Day tickets must be pre-purchased for functions ... MAROOCHY RSL: Tickets for the functions at Maroochy RSL Club will be available at the club and or sub-branch office for a fortnight before Anzac Day ... Veterans are requested to obtain tickets before Anzac Day because the club is a popular venue that day. (Sunshine Coast Daily)
"Amid the braid and the bugle calls and the posturing on occasions like Remembrance Day and Anzac Day, the soldier's tragedy signals the horrible truth about sending people into war. Heroes or no heroes, we demand that they kill on behalf of the politicians who decided it must happen, and who never get within a bull's roar of its awfulness. "The dying cries of a man you've just shot must indeed ring out with us all. " The gravamen of this diatribe was that politicians are cowards who avoid... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
He says it is important for the Government to continue to recognise their unique contribution to Australia's war effort and that light horsemen should be allowed to march on Anzac Day like in other states. The party travelling to Israel will also attend an Anzac Day Dawn Service at Mt Scopus War Cemetery in Jerusalem. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mr Hockey is flying first to France to attend the Anzac Day ceremony at Villers-Bretonneux. He said he liked to attend such events "every couple of years". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mr Quinlan says on the eve of Anzac Day, protesters should not use the Australian War Memorial as a place for protest. "Please stay away from Anzac Parade and the War Memorial on the eve of Anzac Day," he said. (ABC Online)
Because Friday is a holiday (Anzac Day), only a limited amount of elective surgery will be done on Thursday after the strike ends. Reflecting a national message, Auckland's three district health boards have placed advertisements in major news media stating that they will be "offering very limited services, including emergency services" during the strike. (New Zealand Herald)
How families across WA will commemorate Anzac Day ... HUNDREDS of thousands of families like the Sherringtons (pictured) will participate in Anzac Day services a 00004000 cross WA on Friday ... On Friday, they will experience their first Anzac Day without their greatest war hero _ great-grandfather Michael ``Ray'' Clarke, who was the second youngest of 11 brothers in arms and the last survivor until he died recently aged 84. (Sunday Times.au)
This week will have one less trading day because of Anzac Day on April 25. On the economic front, the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases the first quarter consumer price index on April 23, which is expected to have accelerated as food, petrol and commodity prices soared. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
ANZAC Day commemorations in Europe will focus, for the first time, on the First World War battlefields of France where 46,000 Australians died, rather than the Gallipoli campaign ... In Villers-Bretonneux, streets are named after Australian cities, the primary school displays the sign "Never forget Australia" and local primary school children sing Waltzing Matilda every Anzac Day ... In Sydney, the Anzac Day march will pay tribute to peacekeepers who served overseas in United Nations' missions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
On Anzac Day, Mr Hamers - a Royal Dutch Airforce veteran - will attend the Dawn Service and March at the Greenbank RSL.. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ms Badcoe will travel to Vietnam for Anzac Day and, for the first time, visit the spot where her father was killed. The medal will be auctioned at Bonhams & Goodman's Double Bay office on May 20. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anzac Day has morphed into Anzac Week, if you believe the promotional gush that ABC television has been hosing into the nation's lounge rooms for the past fortnight ... Retracing diggers' path in France for Anzac Day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
WHILE the majority of Anzac Day services will be held on April 25, several local RSL clubs always hold services on the Sunday before Anzac Day. It means veterans can attend the local ceremony on the Sunday and also the main service and the march in the city on Anzac Day. (Manly Daily)
You could win tickets to the Broncos vs Rabbitohs match on Anzac Day. Advertisement. (Courier Mail)
A DAWN service has been reinstated in Wagins Anzac Day commemorations and will be held as well as the traditional midmorning service ... An application for a $450 grant from Veterans Affairs to assist in covering the costs for the Anzac Day breakfast has been successful ... The traditional Anzac Day service will be held at 11am at the cenotaph with a march past following the service. (Wagin Argus)
"We try to keep all the sites tidy all the year round, but there is a special push on around Anzac Day. Like Armistice Day on the eleventh of the eleventh, and Father's Day, it's a tall peak. Everything's got to be schmiko for Anzac Day." ... Taplin and Axelsen are expert horticulturalists capable, for example, of tuning the Rookwood flowerbeds so finely they will bloom bright gold and green on Anzac Day ... It may involve more last-minute juggling of resources, but Taplin intends to ensure that... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dr Nelson was speaking to reporters in Parramatta in Sydney's west after attending a pre-Anzac Day morning tea at the Parramatta RSL club. It was the final stop on a three-week listening tour which has seen him at community functions across Australia, including stops in major cities in each state. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Mortlock is likely to make his return against the Johannesburg Lions at Canberra Stadium on Anzac Day. His absence against the undefeated Sharks on Saturday night couldn't have come at a worse time for the Brumbies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A war of words has broken out over plans to hold a hot-air ballooning event in Canberra on Anzac Day, just two kilometres from the Australian War Memorial ... But the RSL wants the balloons grounded on Anzac Day ... "We believe public sporting or recreational events of this type are totally incompatible with the solemnity of the morning of Anzac Day," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anzac Day presents an opportunity for Kevin Rudd to take the nation to a new historical level by commemorating April 25 in France ... Although he was wrong about Australian remembrance, in Villers-Bretonneux local town fathers renamed streets with Australian names such as Rue Melbourne, opened the Restaurant Le Kangaroo and erected a large sign, "Never forget Australia", at the primary school, where they still sing Waltzing Matilda every Anzac Day ... To recognise the opportunity presented by... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
This Anzac Day the peacekeepers will have a position of honour in the Sydney march for the first time. "Australia has been a part of just about every overseas UN operation in the past 60 years and this is a recognition of that," the NSW president of the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans' Association, Peter Matthey said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
An explanation of the background and customs associated with the ANZAC Day public holiday in Australia. ANZAC Day is an Australian public holiday that is observed throughout the states on April 25th ... The landing site has been officially renamed Anzac Cove, and many Australians make a pilgrimage there each year for an ANZAC Day service. (Suite101.com)
The idea has support in principle from the City of Sydney Council and a draft model, by the sculptor Anthony Symonds, will go on display at Customs House from Anzac Day for public input. A Vietnam veteran, John Kinsella, the nephew of Australia's most famous indigenous soldier, Captain Reg Saunders MBE, said the lack of any indigenous monument in Sydney was wrong. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
MP for Auburn Barbara Perry has asked the perpetrators to come forward and return the stolen items before Anzac Day on April 25. "Pawn shops also need to be on the lookout for the items and if they see them, immediately notify the police," Ms Perry said in a statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Its new blend, in stores in time for Anzac Day, is rich, heavy and full, almost completely the opposite of the Twinings blend. Regardless of who has better catered to the elusive Australian taste, both companies agree tea consumption is increasing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
After my parents arrived in Australia on Anzac Day, 1980, their first job was at Allen's. They called me Allan because they thought Allen was a surname. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A new HMAS Sydney exhibition will open at the WA Museum in Geraldton in time for Anzac Day. The museum moved to update the exhibition at its Geraldton and Fremantle sites shortly after the discovery of the Sydney and Kormoran wrecks was confirmed. (ABC Online)
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. April 6, 2008 - 6:29PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FURTHER degradation of Gallipoli is inevitable unless the number of tourists visiting the World War I site for Anzac Day memorial services is capped, a historian has said ... "The celebration of Anzac Day will continue to take precedence over heritage concerns," said Professor Beaumont, of Deakin University, adding that the site was in danger of "being loved to death" ... Attendance at Anzac Day services at Gallipoli has grown from 4500 visitors in 1994 to 18,000 in 2004 and tensions between... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A limit on tourists visiting Gallipoli for Anzac Day memorial services should be considered to prevent further damage to the area, an historian has suggested. Thousands of Australian tourists flock to Turkey every Anzac Day to mark the anniversary of the landing of troops in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign of 1915 ... "Over the last decade, attendance at the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli has grown steeply from 4,500 visitors in 1994 to 18,000 in 2004," Professor Beaumont said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Now, after spending nearly 60 years in Australia - first in Sydney in St Anne's Church in Ryde and then in Perth's St George's Cathedral - the Villers cross is being carefully packed for a journey back to the battlefields where it was made, as Villers-Bretonneux prepares to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the battle won by "les kangourous" on Anzac Day. The cross will be flying in the custody of the Anglican Dean of Perth, John Shepherd, who has recently co-ordinated its restoration in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Delicately revealing a mind sharpened by will and self-imposed exile from family, Dukes scaffolds Danny's growing strength of character with such subtle increment in courage that the simple act of leading his brother through a door at play's end becomes a fitting Anzac Day tribute to generations of returned but scathed soldiers. With such strong characterisation, Brilliant Monkey easily sustains engagement for 90 minutes without an interval. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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The Roosters have signed a similar arrangement - which allows them to cater for up to 300 corporate guests - for their Anzac Day clash against the Dragons, while the Bulldogs are working on a reciprocal arrangement for the round 16 encounter at the SFS.. All parties said it was necessary to look at alternative means of revenue as NRL clubs struggle under the burden of increased poker machine taxes and smoking bans on their leagues clubs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wreck hunter 'euphoric' over Sydney find - Breaking News - National - Breaking News. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald)
And I am certain that they will be recognised on ANZAC Day. Lest we forget. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Anzac Day - April 25. Anzac stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps, and this day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australians and New Zealand forces during World War I. Commerations begin at dawn, the time of the original landing, with periods of silence for one to two minutes, the laying of wreaths and marches throughout the city by ex-servicemen and women. (Suite101.com)
We dont want it to feel like Anzac Day where people have to be kind to the veterans. Its just an opportunity for people to meet us and for us to all catch up. (Same Same)
Spy Agency has now been recorded as the winner of the Anzac Day Races 25 April Maiden. Wells was fined $600. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mr Rudd's meeting with Mr Burke formed a pattern with other events including his inability to remember details of a night at New York strip club Scores and the false Anzac Day dawn service at Long Tan, Mr Pyne said. In April last year, Mr Rudd and the Seven Network denied reports they asked Vietnamese authorities to hold an Anzac Day dawn service early so it could be broadcast live on television. (The Age)
"Work is underway for the governor-general to issue a proclamation to observe Battle for Australia Day on the first Wednesday in September each year. "It will not be a public holiday or an alternative to Anzac Day or Remembrance Day, but it will provide all of us with the opportunity to reflect on the momentous events that helped shape our nation and to remember those who lost their lives to protect our freedom and way of life. " Mr Griffin said war came to Australian shores on February 19,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
You could equally maintain that Anzac Day does nothing for the plight of wounded war veterans. So, in Windschuttling logic, let's not have that, either. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
At the Sydney Football Stadium on Anzac Day 1990, the then 19-year-old winger had the rugby league world at his feet after scoring four tries for Country Firsts against City Firsts. His performance caught the eye of Country Origin coach Warren Ryan, who gave the twinkletoed Toronto teenager a chance off the bench to share the field with superstars such as Laurie Daley, Andrew Ettingshausen and Bradley Clyde in the main event later that day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mr Jack said Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who walked the track to mark Anzac Day in 2006, must understand how hard life was in the villages along the track, where men earn $20 a day working as porters for trekkers. Villages waved placards that included "What has Australia done for fuzzy wuzzies in 65 years?" and "Rudd wants fuzzy wuzzy angels to live in perpetual poverty". (Sydney Morning Herald)
He said the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, who walked the trail to mark Anzac Day in 2006, must understand how hard life was in the villages along the trail, where men earned $20 a day working as porters for trekkers. When in Opposition last year, Mr Rudd said the mine proposal "stinks, absolutely stinks". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
"Running with the torch the day before (Anzac Day) strikes a very deep and warm note as far as I am concerned," the navy veteran said. Canberra will be the only Australian destination for the flame in what has become the world's longest Olympic torch relay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
According to Aly, "within the space of a decade, Anzac Day rose to the level of sacrament" and the flag also "became sacred" ... Reverence for Anzac Day is most unlikely to be dissipated during the time of the Rudd Government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The players yesterday paraded the five jerseys the Roosters will wear this season, including a sky-blue strip dating from their 1945 premiership, for the Anzac Day clash with the Dragons. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
It is here that the largest Anzac Day dawn memorial services are held each April 25 to honour Australians who have died in war. As well as the large State War Memorial, smaller memorials honouring particular wars and battles are located throughout the park. (Suite101.com)
" Major-General Jeffery also said more people were taking Australia Day seriously, even though Anzac Day still loomed largest in the national mind. "Australia Day is catching up, and rightly so. " The Queen's representative and his wife Marlena braved windy, freezing conditions at Dove Lake in the world heritage site to join 2007 Australian of the Year category winners in reflecting on the national culture. Senior Australian of the Year Phillip Herreen said he hoped the country remained a place... (The Age)
Messrs Burn and Lewis, former RAAF armourers, refused to join Anzac Day marches and wouldn't talk about their time in the Glenbrook tunnel. Now, after decades of denials, the military is about to recognise the unit's contribution to the war effort. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
"You need to recognise that for us the important critical time is in between Anzac Day (April 25) and Queen's Birthday (June 9), when we need the rains for the winter crop, which is a major contributor to our distribution business earnings. "So I would say cautiously optimistic. " Incitec Pivot more than tripled its annual profit for fiscal 2007 and said the global outlook for fertiliser prices was strong. In November, the company reported a net profit of $205.3 million for 2006/07. Mr Segal... (Sydney Morning Herald)
TASMANIA'S Beaconsfield gold mine has returned to full production for the first time since last year's Anzac Day rock fall. Beaconsfield Gold NL said today it has successfully resumed mining in the high-grade western zone at Beaconsfield, the scene of the rock fall which killed miner Larry Knight. (The Australian)
Young guys sport tattoos of the Southern Cross, and Anzac Day is as big a deal for Aussie backpackers as Oktoberfest. As a nation we have acted prouder than ever to be Aussie, right when Australia was acting like a goose on the world stage, getting involved in an objectively dumb war and dragging the chain on climate change. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The talks over a weekend ended in a vigorous all-day and all-night negotiation session on Anzac Day that came up with a deal that had eluded the two companies for months. "Despite all of the crap that was going on, they managed to talk about a sensible outcome," someone who was in the room told the Herald on condition of anonymity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Australia Day, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup Day and this year's NAIDOC week are some of the Australia-specific events Google has celebrated recently. The first doodle was created by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin for the Burning Man Festival, but almost all of the special Google logos ( ) since 2000 were made by Hwang. (The Age)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma said an apology would have a "cathartic effect" for indigenous Australians, similar to that felt by Vietnam War veterans after being welcomed into Anzac Day parades. But he said the apology would still be "just the start" and Labor also had to follow through with the funding it had promised to support healing and mental health programs. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The ANZAC Day charade was woeful. The strip club fiasco was just that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
It would be the end of all we hold dear: Sir Donald Bradman, Anzac Day, Her Majesty the Queen, the right of every Australian to go for a morning walk in a tracksuit of their choice. JOURNALIST: Prime Minister, what do you say to Mr Rudd's claims that you are waging a negative fear campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
" Derby day is scheduled for April 21, with the Sydney Cup meeting the following Saturday. In between, and in addition to the midweek carnival fixture, the AJC has the Anzac Day race date. The AJC committee is believed to be considering moving either the AJC Australian Oaks, or the Doncaster Handicap, to Friday's Anzac Day meeting, which would enable all four big race sponsors maximum exposure. Gillespie said a final decision would be made next week. Saturday's Kembla Grange meeting yesterday... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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