This will be the city’s most extensive Anzac Day program to date, with an expanded partnership with Newcastle RSL to present our most inclusive and accessible series of events ever. 

It is especially meaningful this year as we mark one century since Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the shores of Gallipoli.

Growing up in Newcastle, I have many memories of Anzac Day and the importance of honouring the Anzac tradition and this year I would like to encourage everyone to get involved in one of the many ceremonies and celebrations taking place across the city.

I look forward to taking my family to the Dawn Service at Nobbys and being among the first Novocastrians to walk across the new memorial walk, which will be open to the public daily from Anzac Day. 

Please join me this Anzac Day to remember the men who served at Gallipoli and celebrate the courage and endurance of our armed services.

Go to newcastle.nsw.gov.au and click on the 2015 Anzac Day graphic for details.