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ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance held on April 25th every year. The day marks the anniversary of the first major involvement of the Australian and New Zealand armed forces during World War I. The day now broadly commemorates all ANZAC forces “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations”.

There are a number of services being held on Saturday, April 25th, to help remember and pay our respects to those soldiers who have fallen for our country. 

For further information about ANZAC Day Dawn Services and events in Western Australia, visit rslwa.org.au.

Wadjemup / Rottnest Island ANZAC Service

Where: Thomson Bay, Wadjemup / Rottnest Island
Dusk Service: Friday, April 24th at 5:30 pm
Dawn Service: Saturday, April 25th at 6:00 am

Rottnest Island has a long military history and played an important role in World War Two. There are many places on the island that are of significance. As such, Rottnest Island holds a special sunset service on the eve of ANZAC Day on the foreshore of Thomson Bay. A Dawn Service is then held the next morning at the same location.

Both services are free to attend; however, registration is essential and can be done here.

Kings Park Sunset Service

Where: Flame of Remembrance, Kings Park
Date: Friday, April 24th
Time: 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm

The Kings Park Sunset Service will be held on Friday, April 24th. The inclusive service will feature additional accessibility measures including audio description, wheelchair access, Auslan, low sensory facilities, ACROD parking, and DADAA assistance.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Where: The State War Memorial in Kings Park
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 5:45 am to 7:00 am

The ANZAC Day Dawn Service will be held on Saturday morning at the State War Memorial in Kings Park. The service commences at 5:30 am; however, if you plan on attending, it’s advised that you aim to arrive as early as 4:00 am. 

Expect public attendance numbers to be high and plan accordingly. As usual, there will be road closures and traffic detours in place so where possible, we’d encourage you to use public transport to get to and from the service.

Gunfire Breakfast

Where: Government House Gardens
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am

This breakfast, which is held at Government House Gardens, is open to all members of the public. The Rotary Club of Perth will be preparing the breakfast barbecue while you take the opportunity to enjoy time and conversations with the Veteran community. Entry to the Gunfire Breakfast is a gold coin donation.

ANZAC Day March

Where: St Georges Terrace
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

The March will commence at 9:00 am from the corner of St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street, proceeding along the Terrace before turning right into Victoria Avenue and concluding at Langley Park. The March will also be broadcast live by ABC TV.

When you get to Langley Park, there will be a sausage sizzle available which has been organised by The Salvation Army.

ANZAC Day in Albany

Albany is of significant importance to ANZAC Day in Western Australia — it’s home to the National ANZAC Centre and is reportedly where Australia’s first Dawn Service was conducted.

The following services will be held in Albany and are open to the public with no ticketing requirements.

5:30 am to 6:00 am — Traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service which will be held at the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial in Mount Clarence. There will be shuttle buses available from 3:15 am onwards in 15-minute intervals departing from the Albany Entertainment Centre and Middleton Beach Bus Port.

6:00 am to 7:45 am — ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast held at the Albany Entertainment Centre. Gunfire Breakfast is a long-standing tradition of ANZAC Day and represents the “breakfast” taken by soldiers before facing battle. A $5.00 donation to the RSL is required for this service.

10:00 am to 10:30 am — ANZAC Day Troop March commencing from York Street in Albany.

10:30 to 11:30 am — Commemorative Service held at ANZAC Peace Park.

Perth western suburbs services Fremantle

5:50 am dawn service at Monument Hill. Free shuttle buses run between Fremantle Train Station, John Curtin College carpark and Monument Hill from 5:00 am to 6:00 am and 6:30 am to 7:30 am. A 9:00 am service follows at the Fallen Soldiers War Memorial in North Fremantle, with the march from Pioneer Park at 10:15 am.

Bicton

6:00 am dawn service at 30B Foss Street, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast from 7:00 am.

Cottesloe

7:00 am morning ceremony at the Town of Cottesloe Civic Centre (veterans form up at 6:45 am at the South Gate).

Claremont

7:30 am service at Claremont Park, running through to 9:15 am with a free BBQ breakfast hosted by the Claremont Nedlands Lions Club.

Nedlands

9:00 am ceremony at the Nedlands War Memorial, corner of Waratah Avenue and Birdwood Parade, Dalkeith.

Mosman Park

10:00 am ceremony at Memorial Park, 1 Memorial Drive.

Cambridge

7:50 am march, followed by an 8:00 am remembrance ceremony at the West Leederville Memorial Gardens and Cenotaph. Cambridge Street between Kerr and Abbotsford Streets will be closed from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.

Applecross

6:00 am dawn service at 98 Kintail Road, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast from 6:30 am. A separate march steps off at 10:30 am from Wireless Hill Park, Booragoon.

Perth northern suburbs services North Beach

5:45 am dawn service at Charles Riley Reserve, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the North Beach Bowling Club.

Ocean Reef

5:00 am dawn service at the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.

Yanchep and Two Rocks

5:30 am dawn service at Yanchep National Park, Gunfire Breakfast from 7:30 am at Yanchep Inn, and a march at 10:30 am.

Quinns Rocks

5:00 am dawn service at Quinns Rocks Sportsman Club, followed by an 8:00 am Gunfire Breakfast.

Osborne Park

Dawn Service at the Memorial Hall, 129 Main Street, Osborne Park.

Perth inner northern suburbs services Mt Hawthorn

10:50 am march from the corner of Flinders Street and Scarborough Beach Road, followed by an 11:00 am service at Axford Park.

Mt Lawley and Inglewood

7:45 am service at the Mt Lawley and Inglewood War Memorial, corner of Queens Crescent and Clifton Crescent. Sausage sizzle and coffee truck from 7:00 am.

Stirling

5:00 pm ANZAC Eve Sunset Service on Friday, April 24th at the Stirling Civic Gardens.

Perth eastern suburbs and hills services Bayswater

5:00 am dawn service at the Bayswater Memorial.

Belmont

5:45 am dawn service at the War Memorial in Faulkner Park, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Belmont RSL Sub-Branch from 7:30 am.

Kalamunda

5:30 am dawn service at the Kalamunda War Memorial on Canning Road, adjacent to the Agricultural Hall and Kostera Oval. Gunfire Breakfast follows from 6:15 am.

Ellenbrook

5:30 am dawn service at Ellenbrook District Open Space, followed by a 7:00 am Gunfire Breakfast.

Bullsbrook

5:30 am dawn service at 6 Hurd Road, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast from 6:00 am.

Mount Helena

11:30 am march off from the carpark, 11:40 am service at the Elsie Austin Oval, followed by morning tea and a historical display.

Perth southern suburbs services Canning Districts

6:00 am dawn service at 162 Wharf Street, Cannington, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast and an 8:00 am City of Canning service after the march.

Cockburn

5:30 am dawn service at the City of Cockburn War Memorial, corner of Carrington Street and Rockingham Road, Hamilton Hill. Gunfire Breakfast from 7:00 am at the Cockburn RSL Sub-Branch, 73 Frederick Road.

Armadale

5:30 am dawn service at Memorial Park, Armadale.

Kwinana

5:50 am dawn service, followed by a 6:30 am Gunfire Breakfast at Medina Hall, and a 10:30 am service at the War Memorial, Pace Road, Medina.

Serpentine-Jarrahdale

5:40 am dawn service at Mundijong War Memorial, Paterson Street, followed by a 6:30 am Gunfire Breakfast and an 8:50 am march.

Rockingham

5:30 am dawn service at Village Green, Flinders Lane. Form up for the march at 10:00 am, with the main service at 11:00 am at Village Green.

Port Kennedy

5:45 am dawn service at Veterans Memorial Park, followed by a 6:30 am Gunfire Breakfast at the Port Kennedy RSL Sub-Branch.

Mandurah

5:30 am dawn service at the Mandurah War Memorial, 11 Leighton Place, Halls Head (arrive from 5:00 am). Gunfire Breakfast at 7:00 am at the same location, and a 10:00 am ANZAC Day March and Main Service at the War Memorial.

Dawesville

6:00 am dawn service at the Dawesville War Memorial, Estuary Road, followed by a 7:00 am Gunfire Breakfast at the Port Bouvard Recreation and Sporting Club.

Regional WA services Northam

5:45 am dawn service at the Memorial Hall, Fitzgerald Street, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast from 6:30 am and a 10:30 am march and service.

Toodyay

5:45 am dawn service at ANZAC Park, ANZAC Avenue, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Wicklow Shearing Shed and a 10:15 am march at the Toodyay Memorial Hall.

Brookton

5:45 am dawn service at Memorial Park, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Brookton RSL from 6:45 am.

Bunbury

6:00 am dawn service at ANZAC Park, followed by a 7:30 am Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL Hall and an 11:00 am march at the Graham Bricknell Music Shell.

Busselton

5:50 am dawn service at the Busselton War Memorial at Rotary Park of Remembrance, followed by a 9:15 am march.

Margaret River

5:45 am dawn service at Memorial Park, followed by a 7:00 am Gunfire Breakfast at the Margaret River District Club and a 10:30 am march along Bussell Highway.

Capel

6:00 am dawn service at Peppermint Grove Beach Foreshore, with a 10:30 am march along Forrest Road.

Harvey

6:00 am dawn service at the Harvey War Memorial, corner of Uduc Road and Young Street, followed by a 7:00 am Gunfire Breakfast at the Harvey Town Hall.

Pinjarra

6:00 am dawn service at the Pinjarra Memorial, followed by a 6:45 am Gunfire Breakfast at the Pinjarra RSL and a 10:45 am march.

Geraldton

6:00 am dawn service at the forecourt of Birdwood House, corner of Chapman Road and Forrest Street, followed by a 7:00 am Gunfire Breakfast and a 10:45 am march.

Northampton

5:45 am dawn service at 239 Hampton Road, followed by a 6:30 am Gunfire Breakfast.

Lancelin

6:00 am dawn service at the Lancelin Memorial, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Endeavour Tavern from 7:15 am.

Denmark

4:45 am dawn service at the Denmark War Memorial, Highway 1.

Mount Barker

6:00 am dawn service at the Mt Barker War Memorial, followed by a 6:45 am Gunfire Breakfast at Plantagenet Hall.

Kalgoorlie

5:50 am dawn service at the Kalgoorlie War Memorial opposite the train station, followed by a 6:30 am Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL/Ex-Servicemens Club and an 11:00 am march.

Boulder

5:30 am dawn service at Loopline Park.

Coolgardie

5:00 am dawn service at the Coolgardie Memorial Garden.

Broome

5:15 am dawn service at Bedford Park.

Heading to a service and wondering where to go after? Many of Perth’s cafes, pubs and restaurants will be open. See our latest list of venues open this ANZAC Day.

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This Saturday is ANZAC Day — a national day of remembrance marking the anniversary of the first major involvement of the Australian and New Zealand armed forces during World War One. If you’d like to pay your respects and attend a Dawn Service, you can find a list of locations across WA here.

If you’d like to know some of the venues that will be open on the ANZAC Day public holiday, see below:

ApplecrossQuarter Acre Hotel11:30 pm – 10:00 pmApplecrossRaffles Hotel12:00 pm – 8:00 pmApplecrossCanteen Pizza6:30 am – LateBurswoodThe Camfield11:00 am – 10:00 pmBassendeanThe Bassendean Hotel12:00 pm – 10:00 pmBedfordCecchis12:00 pm – 9:30 pmCottesloeIl Lido6:30 am – LateCottesloeCottesloe Beach Hotel12:00 pm – LateCottesloeLongview7:00 am – 3:00 pmCottesloeTigerfish12:00 pm – 10:00 pmCrawleyWest Kitchen & Bar12:00 pm – 2:00 amClaremontThe Claremont Hotel12:00 pm – 6:00 pmComoComo Garden10:00 am – 3:00 pm
5:00 pm – 9:00 pmDunsboroughSixteen Ounces12:00 pm – 11:00 pmEast PerthThe Royal on the Waterfront11:30 pm – 10:00 pmEast PerthBright Tank Brewery12:00 pm – 10:00 pmEast Victoria ParkMilly’s Acre11:00 am – LateEast Victoria ParkParco Pizza11:00 am – 10:00 pmEast Victoria ParkThe Berwick11:00 am – 10:00 pmFalconCobblers Tavern12:00 pm – 9:00 pmFremantleMoon & Mary12:00 pm – 10:00 pmEast FremantleSweetwater Rooftop Bar5:00 pm – 10:00 pmFremantleLa Lune11:00 am – LateFremantleChicho Gelato12:00 pm – 10:30 pmFremantleElske7:00 am – 2:00 pmFremantleJetty11:30 am – 11:00 pmFremantleLa Sosta5:30 pm – 9:00 pmGuildfordThe Guildford Hotel11:00 pm – 10:00 pmGuildfordWoodbridge Hotel10:30 am – 10:00 pmHenley BrookOld Young’s12:00 pm – LateInglewoodCivic Hotel12:00 pm – 9:00 pmKarrinyupGood Company11:00 am – 10:30 pmLeedervilleThe Leederville Precinct12:00 pm – 12:00 amLeedervilleBesk12:00 pm – 9:00 pmLeedervilleLima Cantina4:00 pm – 9:30 pmLeedervillePinchos11:30 am – 9:30 pmLeedervilleThe Garden12:00 pm – 10:30 pmLeedervilleServo12:00 pm – 10:00 pmLeedervilleThe Leederville Hotel12:00 pm – LateLeederville, Highgate & City BeachMary Street Bakery7:00 am – 3:00 pmMount HawthornLucy Luu4:00 pm – 10:00 pmMount LawleyThe Elford11:00 am – 10:00 pmMount LawleyChicho Gelato12:00 pm – 10:30 pmMount LawleyLe Rebelle5:00 pm – 10:00 pmMount LawleyNazzar5:00 pm – 9:00 pmMargaret RiverVoyager Estate Wine Room12:00 pm – 5:00 pmMargaret RiverVoyager Estate Restaurant12:00 pm – 5:00 pmMandurahThe Peninsula Mandurah11:00 am – 10:00 pmNorthbridgeBivouac5:00 pm – 10:00 pmNorthbridgeChicho Gelato12:00 pm – 11:00 pmNorthbridgeNeon Palms6:00 pm – 12:00 amPerthPost6:30 am – LatePerthPetition Kitchen8:00 am – LatePerthBeer Corner12:00 pm – LatePerthDurty Nelly’s Irish Pub10:00 am – 10:00 pmPerthThe Globe12:00 pm – 9:00 pmPerthMarket Grounds12:00 pm – 12:00 amPerthThe Reveley11:00 am – 10:00 pmPerthThe Generous Squire12:00 pm – LatePerthThe Court12:00 pm – 2:00 amPerthBrown Street Grill12:00 pm – 10:00 pmPerthFallow12:00 pm – 12:00 amPerthTerrarium4:00 pm – LateParkervilleThe Parkerville Tavern11:00 am – 10:00 pmPickering BrookCore Cider12:00 pm – 5:00 pmScarboroughScarborough Beach Bar11:00 am – 10:00 pmScarboroughThe Peach Pit11:00 am – 10:00 pmScarboroughThe Galway Hooker11:00 pm – 12:00 amSouth FremantleSaroor5:00 pm – 10:00 pmSubiacoPinos8:00 am – 2:00 pmSubiacoIntuition Wine & Kitchen4:00 pm – LateWest PerthBrew Dog Perth12:00 pm – 12:00 amWest PerthZamia7:00 am – 4:00 pmVictoria ParkVictoria Park Hotel12:00 pm – LateIl Locale5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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WA is the only jurisdiction in Australia bar the NT which does not have laws against no grounds evictions. These advocates want things to change.

The State Government has committed $28.2 million in the 2026-27 State Budget to move WA driver’s licences into the ServiceWA digital wallet, with the credentials expected to go live in 2027. The same funding package will also deliver a State Digital Identity — the broader identity layer that will sit behind future online government services.

Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson framed the announcement as a modernisation piece. “These changes are designed around how people live and work today. Having key credentials available digitally means less paperwork, fewer delays, and greater convenience for individuals, employers and organisations who rely on them every day,” he said.

What will actually change

The digital licence will live in the ServiceWA digital wallet. Holders will be able to control how much information they share at any given checkpoint. Rather than handing over a card that displays a full name, address, date of birth, and licence number, they can share only what the situation calls for, whether that’s proof of age at a bottle shop or confirmation of licence status at a roadside stop. 

“By providing these services digitally we are making them easier for people to access whilst lowering the chances of theft and fraud,” Dawson added.

The State says credentials will also be verifiable in near real time, which reduces the risk of someone presenting an expired or cancelled licence that looks fine to the naked eye.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti linked it to the SmartRider upgrade that now lets passengers tag on and off with their phones — the same logic of carrying fewer things. “We know most Western Australians carry their phone every day, so we’re making it easier to carry your driver’s licence with you too,” she said.

“It is all part of our commitment to delivering smarter services that support a more efficient economy and a better experience for the community.”

The $28.2 million also covers an upgrade to the WA Relationship Authorisation Manager — the tool that businesses use to interact with the State Government. The State Digital Identity piece is the bigger-picture play: a verified identity credential that future online government transactions can hinge on.

A firmer go-live date inside 2027 hasn’t been announced.

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The digital IDs will be available through the Service WA app and Apple and Google wallets.

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The Blue Room Theatre has been allocated $495,000 for refurbishment and technical upgrades in the first round of Lotterywest’s Arts and Culture Infrastructure Grant Program — part of $10 million distributed across 41 Western Australian arts organisations.

Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts has received $328,477, and the City of Fremantle will put more than $280,000 towards upgrades at the heritage-listed Victoria Hall. The funding covers refurbishments, audio-visual and technical equipment, touring rigs, and building improvements, all delivered under the state government’s Creative WA roadmap.

Premier Roger Cook said, “Western Australia is home to a host of vibrant arts and culture organisations that deliver enriching programs, displays, festivals and initiatives for the WA community to enjoy.”

“Meaningful investment in infrastructure, equipment and technology within these spaces will create long-lasting benefits for WA’s creative sector, supporting local artists and strengthening arts and culture in our regions.”

Where does the money go?

The Blue Room grant goes to the Performing Arts Centre Society for work at the Northbridge theatre. PICA, in the same cultural precinct, has been allocated funds for comparable infrastructure work. Victoria Hall, a Fremantle building with heritage protection, will be fitted with modern infrastructure to support accessible performances while preserving its historic character.

Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk framed the program as allowing artists to concentrate on their work rather than on the buildings they work in. 

“Through supporting upgrades to spaces and access to new equipment and technology, this funding is helping our WA creatives focus on the creation and delivery of their work. It is also helping to deliver a better experience for our audiences — not just in Perth but also our regional areas.”

Regional WA takes almost half

Close to $5 million — just under half the total — has gone to regional WA, reaching the South West, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance, Mid West, Great Southern, Peel, and Kimberley regions.

The largest regional grant is more than $420,000 for a new cultural and creative space in Warburton, a remote community in the Goldfields-Esperance region.

Another $20 million still to come

This is the first of three planned rounds. A further $20 million will be distributed across the next two financial years, bringing the full program to $30 million.

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