anzac day
A Time To Pause And Reflect
By Flying Officer Claire Burnet Anzac Day 2020 was a chance for Toowoomba-born Leading Aircraftwoman Tahnee Alexander to stand quietly on her driveway at dawn and reflect on the service and sacrifice of the more than 102,000 Australians who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The Air Force Personnel Capability Specialist said she […]
Keeping The Anzac Spirit Alive In 2020
Coronavirus lockdowns may have curtailed 2020 Anzac Day public commemorative services, but Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the significance of April 25 would be recognised, albeit in different ways to previous years. (There are no public attendance events this year in line with state and federal government health guidelines). Mayor Antonio this week laid […]
ANZAC Day Flyover
The Royal Australian Air Force will be conducting a flyover of ANZAC Day commemorations in Pittsworth and Crow’s Nest on the eastern Darling Downs. A 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster transport will overfly both towns. Pittsworth at approximately 9.57am West to East over Yandilla Street and Crow’s Nest at appraximately 10.06am East to West over Centenary […]
Remembering Our War Dogs
On ANZAC Day we take time to honour those men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This year, Dogs Queensland is urging Queenslander’s to also pay their respects to the four-legged heroes who have served beside them. These brave dogs have served alongside Australia’s military personnel for over a century with […]