Anzac Day services across the region

This Anzac Day, 25 April, the Lockyer Valley will come together and pause to mark the men and women who have served and fought for our country, as well as those currently in active service.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging community members to attend one of the many services to be held across the region.

April 25, 2024, marks the 109th anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

All current and ex-service men and women, people representing ex-service personnel, schools, and sporting and community groups are invited to participate in Anzac Day Marches. It is preferred that uniforms are worn.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Anzac Day services across the region and/or register for the RSL’s Light up the Dawn 2024 at 6am.

This year, an Auslan interpreter will be on hand at Laidley’s mid-morning service.

The following services will be held across the region on Anzac Day:

Forest Hill

Assembly for the Forest Hill Anzac Day March will be 9am on the corner of Church and Victoria Street, leading to Memorial Park for a 9.15am start to the service. For more information contact Laidley RSL on 0428 198 333.

Gatton

Dawn service – 4.20am for a 4.25am start at Anzac Memorial Park, Littleton Park.

March and service – The March will form up outside the Council office in North Street, Gatton at 10am for a 10.30am start. The March will lead to the Boer War Memorial then to Littleton Park for the service. For more information contact the Gatton RSL on 0419 653 897.

Grantham/Ma Ma Creek

The service will begin at 7.30pm at the Ma Ma Creek Community Hall, Ma Ma Creek, followed by a light supper. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact 0499 508 528.

Hatton Vale

The Anzac Day service, wreath laying and ceremony will be held at 7.30am at the Hatton Vale Memorial, corner Australia II Drive and Thallon Road. For more information contact 0412 273 988.

Helidon

Assembly for the Anzac Day March and service is at Helidon Railyard at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start to the service, wreath laying and ceremony. Following the ceremony, the community is invited to the Helidon RSL and Community Centre for a luncheon and refreshments. For more information contact the Helidon RSL on 4697 6508 or 0438 732 736.

Laidley

Dawn service – 4.20am for a 4.25am start at Anzac Memorial Park, Patrick Street, Laidley.

March and Service – March assembly will be outside the Anglican Church, Ambrose Street from 10.20am. The service will be held at Anzac Memorial Park at 10.40am. For more information contact 0412 273 988.

Murphys Creek

The Anzac Day service will be held at the Murphys Creek Grounds at 10am followed by light refreshments. For more information contact Bob Mann on 0418 457 411.

Withcott

Meet at 7.45am at the Withcott Memorial, Meadows Road, Withcott for an 8am start for the Anzac Day service, wreath laying and ceremony. Following the ceremony, the community is invited to the Withcott Hotel for refreshments. For more information contact John Bennett on 0458 410 711.