Across the Mackay and Isaac Regions, communities will gather for a range of ANZAC Day services on Saturday 25th April, offering many opportunities for residents to pause, reflect and pay their respects. From early dawn services to mid-morning and afternoon commemorations, these gatherings provide a meaningful way for families, veterans and young people alike to honour those who served and sacrificed.
Lest we forget…
Calen
- 5.30am – Calen Memorial Hall, McIntyre Street, Calen – Dawn service – No parade.
- 11.15am – Calen Memorial Hall, McIntyre Street, Calen – Main service – Parade marches along McIntyre Street with dispersal at Calen District State College. Service at the Memorial Hall at 11.45am.
St Helens Beach
- 9.00am – New flagpole, Repulse Esplanade – Main service – No parade.
Eton
- 5.00am – Langford Park, Telegraph Street, Eton – Dawn service – Assemble at Hotel Eton at 4.45am and march to the Eton cenotaph. Breakfast at Hotel Eton to follow.
Farleigh
- 5.30am – Cenotaph, Farleigh Sugar Mill Grounds, Armstrong Street, Farleigh – Dawn Service – Assemble at Farleigh Store at 5.10am for parade and walk to the cenotaph. Barbecue breakfast at Farview Tavern after the service.
Finch Hatton
- 4.28am – Finch Hatton Cenotaph, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton – Dawn service – Assemble at the RSL Hall, 21 Anzac Parade, at 4.15am for parade and walk to the cenotaph.
- 6.15pm – Finch Hatton Cenotaph, Anzac Parade, Finch Hatton – Evening service – Assemble at the RSL Hall, 21 Anzac Parade, at 6.00pm for parade and walk to the cenotaph.
Gargett
- 7.05am – Gargett War Memorial, opposite the Gargett Pub, Gargett Septimus Road and Jim Moule Street – Main service – Assemble at Gargett Hotel at 7.00am for parade and march to the memorial.
Greenmount Homestead
- 6.40am – Greenmount Homestead, Greenmount Road – Dawn service – No parade.
Hay Point / Half Tide Beach
- 5.30am – “The Shack”, Half Tide Memorial Park – Dawn service – Parade forms at the footpath near “The Shack” at 5.00am.
Koumala
- 7.30am – Cenotaph adjacent to Koumala Primary School, Bull Street – Morning service – Assemble near the Koumala Post Office at 7.00am for parade and march to the cenotaph.
Kuttabul
- 5.30am – Remembrance Gardens, Hampden State School, 2880 Bruce Highway – Dawn service – Assemble in Hampden State School grounds at 5.15am for parade and walk to the Remembrance Gardens.
Mackay
- 5.00am – Jubilee Park, corner Alfred and Wellington Streets – Dawn service – Assemble in Macalister Street near Senior Citizens Hall at 4.30am. Step off at 4.45am.
- 9.30am – Jubilee Park, corner Alfred and Wellington Streets – Morning service – Assemble in the Caneland Central ground level car park off Matsuura Drive at 8.00am for the parade. March steps off at 8.30am.
MADASSIA
- 3.00pm – South Sea Islander Meeting Hut, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, Lagoon Street – Afternoon service – No parade. Light refreshments to follow.
Marian
- 4.28am – Anzac Place – Dawn service – Assemble outside Marian Mill at 3.45am for a 4.00am march.
Midge Point
- 5.00am – The Point Tavern, 7 Conder Parade – Dawn service – No parade. Breakfast to follow.
Mirani
- 4.30pm – Railway Park Memorial, Mackay–Eungella Road – Sunset service – Parade assembles at Mirani Council Chambers at 4.15pm and walks to Railway Park Memorial. Afternoon tea at Mirani Community Hall, 1 Caroline Street, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm before the event.
Northern Beaches
- 10.30am – Bucasia Cenotaph, Seaview Park – Morning service – Parade assembles at the southern end of Bucasia Esplanade at 10.10am and walks to the cenotaph. Sausage sizzle after the service.
Pinnacle
- 10.00am – Pinnacle Hotel, 604 Mackay–Eungella Road – Morning service – No parade.
Sarina
- 4.28am – Broad Street Cenotaph – Dawn service – Parade assembles at Railway Square Information Centre car park. March departs at 4.15am for the service. Free bus to Koumala departs Sarina Sports and Services Club at 6.20am to arrive for the Koumala parade at 7.00am.
- 10.00am – Broad Street Cenotaph – Morning service – Parade assembles at Railway Square Information Centre car park. March departs at 9.45am for the service.
Seaforth
- 6.00am – New Seaforth beachfront cenotaph near the swimming enclosure – Dawn service – Participants of the Dawn Service March assemble at Seaforth Bowls Club at 5.30am. Hot breakfast available at Seaforth Bowls Club for $5 per person, with funds directed to construction of the Seaforth Cenotaph.
Walkerston
- 5.00am – Anzac Memorial Park, corner Dutton and Bridge Streets, Walkerston – Dawn service – Assemble at O’Shea’s Hotel at 4.50am for parade and walk to Memorial Park.
- 8.00am - Anzac Memorial Park, corner Dutton and Bridge Streets, Walkerston – Morning service – Assemble at Creek Street, Walkerston at 7.30am for parade and walk to Memorial Park.
