Anzac Day is a time to remember and honour the sacrifices made by Australian and New Zealand service members. Join me in commemorating this important day by attending one of the many events happening in our local area.

I’ll be in Burwood for the Dawn Service then in Strathfield later in the day – where will you be?

Ashfield

• Sunday, 21 April at 10am for a 10:15am start at The Obelisk in Ashfield Park corner Parramatta Road and Orpington Street. If raining, event will be held in the Waratah Room at Ashfield RSL 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield. Contact Inner West Council at [email protected] or 9392 5000 for more information.

Auburn

• Thursday, 25 April at 6am Dawn Service at Auburn Memorial Park, Rawson Street, Auburn. Contact City of Cumberland on 8757 9000.

Balmain

• Thursday, 25 April at 6am sharp Dawn Service at Balmain War Memorial, Loyalty Square, Balmain. Includes catafalque party, laying of wreaths and a guest speaker. Contact Inner West Council at [email protected] or 9392 5000 for details.

Burwood

• Thursday, 25 April at 6am Commemorative March from Church Street at Woodstock Park. Contact City of Burwood at [email protected] for details.
• Thursday, 25 April at 6:30am Dawn Service at Burwood Park, 2 Comer Street, Burwood. Contact City of Burwood at [email protected] for details.
• Thursday, 25 April at 9:15am Special Anzac Day Mass at St Joseph's Enfield. Contact City of Burwood at [email protected] for details.

Additional Burwood Event Details:

• Free shuttle bus from Club Burwood RSL at 6am and 6:15am to the Dawn Service if needed.
• Flyover from the Australian Defence Force in C-130J-30 Hercules at 7:30am.
• Anzac Day breakfast at Club Burwood from 8am.
• Free shuttle bus from Dawn Service at 7:30am to breakfast if needed.

Concord

• Saturday, 20 April at 10:30am Service at Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Rhodes Park, Killoola St, Concord West. The ANZAC address will be delivered by Captain Richard Brickacek CSC, DSM, RAN. For more information, contact City of Canada Bay on 9911 6422.
• Thursday, 25 April at 5am Dawn Service at Pavilion of Honour, Queen Elizabeth Park, Corner of Broughton and Crane Street, Concord, followed by a sausage sizzle. Contact City of Canada Bay on 9911 6422.

Drummoyne

• Thursday, 25 April at 5:45am Dawn Service at Drummoyne Cenotaph (Council Chambers), 1A Marlborough Street, Drummoyne, followed by a sausage sizzle. Contact City of Canada Bay on 9911 6422.

Five Dock

• Sunday, 21 April at 10am March from Five Dock RSL to Five Dock Park War Memorial. Contact City of Canada Bay on 9911 6422 for details.
• Sunday, 21 April at 11am Service at Five Dock War Memorial. Contact City of Canada Bay on 9911 6422 for details.

Lidcombe

• Wednesday, 24 April at 10:30am Kapyong Commemoration Service at Lidcombe Remembrance Park, Joseph Street, Lidcombe. Contact City of Cumberland on 8757 9000 for details.

Strathfield

• Thursday, 25 April at 10am Memorial Service at Davey Square Reserve, Coventry Rd, Strathfield. Contact Strathfield Council for more information.

Wentworth Point

• Thursday, 25 April from 6am - 7am Dawn Service at The Rotunda on The Promenade & Amalfi Drive, Wentworth Point (Opposite SS Ayrfield Shipwreck).

I encourage everyone to attend a service and pay their respects.

Lest we forget.