Anzac Day ceremonies will be held across the plains to remember all Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Many communities will mark this solemn day of remembrance with street parades. For the safety of participants, the streets along with the procession route and the area around Memorials and Cenotaphs will be closed to through traffic and will reopen after the conclusion of ceremonies.

Traffic controls will be in place with Council staff on site to direct traffic and we ask that road users consider an alternate route and parking arrangements during this time.

Watch the skies for the RAAF aeroplane flyover across Moree Plains!

Mark Coulton, federal Member for Parkes:

A century ago, the focus of the First World War turned to the Western Front. The battles and victories of this era helped define the war, and define early Australia.

The soldiers of the Australian Army earned a reputation, which continues to this day, as a professional and formidable fighting force that works hard, takes on the most significant challenges, and succeeds under difficult circumstances.

The bravery of the AIF was complemented by the courage of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). These women worked in hospitals, on hospital ships and trains, and in casualty clearing stations closer to the frontline.

They witnessed the horrific aftermath of war up close, and continued to have the strength to provide our soldiers with great care and comfort in hospital.

This courage and strength is best told by the story of Sister Alicia Kelly, who served in France. During the bombing raid, she stayed with her patients and held their hands. When asked by a chaplain why she did this, she said: “I couldn’t leave my patients.”

Sister Kelly and six of her fellow nurses were awarded the Military Medal “for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire”.

I encourage you to attend an Anzac Day service in our community this year to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served our country with distinction and honour.

To learn about the Anzacs, visit the Australian Government's website.

MOREE Dawn Service – Participants will meet in Morton Street at 5.50am and march to RSL for a 6am Dawn Service at the Memorial Window in front of the Moree & District Services Club followed by breakfast. 

MOREE Max Wales Memorial – The ceremony will begin at 9am at the Max Wales Memorial on the river at the western side of Moree & District Services Club.

MOREE Memorial Hall – Participants will meet at 9.30am in Kirkby Park (opposite Woolworths) and march along Balo Street ending with a salute in front of Moree Community Library.  The ceremony will begin at 10am at the Moree Memorial Hall with morning tea provided by Girl Guides afterward. The section of Balo Street between Frome Street and Gwydir Street, Moree will be closed from 9am-11.30am.

MUNGINDI Dawn Service – Residents and visitors are invited to attend the Dawn Service at the Mungindi RSL Club at 5.45am followed by breakfast.

MUNGINDI Commemoration Service - To allow for the community march, St George Street between Narrabri and Wirrah Streets, and Moree Street between St George and Walker Streets, Mungindi will be closed from 10am – 12noon.  The march starts and finishes in front of RSL Club, please assemble at 10am. The Commemoration Service will begin at 10.30am.

BOOMI – Members of the public will assemble at 10.45am at the old Post Office and march to the Boomi Hall where the ANZAC ceremony will commence at 11am.  A community luncheon will follow after the ceremony.  Bishop Street between Duff and Werrina Streets, Boomi will be closed from 10.30am-12pm.

GARAH – March participants will assemble at the CWA arch Midkin Street, Garah at 9.30am (between Benarba and Bingerang Streets). The march will start at 10am and head to the Garah Hall for the wreath laying followed by morning tea.