Stop and reflect this ANZAC Day

Anzac Day is our day of national commemoration and on Thursday 25 April, the Australian War Memorial will mark the Gallipoli landings in 1915, as well as commemorating all Australians who have served and died in military operations.

24 April 2024

MEMBER for Gosford, Liesl Tesch is encouraging community members to stop and reflect this ANZAC Day, recognising the sacrifices of our servicemen and women who served in the name of our country.

WITH a range of services across the Central Coast, Ms Tesch encourages the community to attend an ANZAC service,

“Across the Central Coast, we have a variety of services, which allow our community to take time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that our servicemen and women make for our country, putting their lives on the line for our great nation.

“Whether you attend a dawn service as the sun rises along the picturesque Pearl Beach, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along the sparkling Ettalong Waterfront or alongside the historic Gosford Cenotaph, there are so many services to take a moment to reflect and show your thanks.

“If you are unable to make it to a service, I still encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the mateship and courage of our servicemen and women, remembering their selfless dedication to our nation.

In commemoration of ANZAC Day, Central Coast Council is supporting the events being held at a number of locations across tomorrow - Thursday 25 April.

To make sure these services are carried out safely, there will be a number of road closures at various locations across the Central Coast.

Please plan ahead and obey all detour signage and road closures throughout the day.

Dawn Services, Main Services and marches will be proceeding at the following locations:

• Davistown RSL Club - Murna Road, Davistown - Dawn Service 5.55am

• Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club - Pacific Highway, Doyalson - Dawn Service 5.20am; Main service 8.30am

• Empire Bay Cenotaph - Sorrento Road, Empire Bay - Main service 11am

• Gosford Memorial Park Cenotaph - Mann Street, Gosford - Dawn Service 6am; Main service 11am

• Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL - Pacific Highway, Ourimbah - Dawn Service 5.30am; Main service 2pm

• Terrigal Beach and War Memorial - The Esplanade, Terrigal - Dawn Service 4.45am

• The Entrance-Long Jetty Memorial Park and Cenotaph - Marine Parade, The Entrance - Dawn Service 5.30am; Main service 11.50am

• The Ary - Holmes Avenue, Toukley - Dawn Service 5.20am; Main service 10.30am

• Wyong Town Park and Club Wyong RSL - Dawn Service 5.45am; Main service 10am

• Woy Woy-Ettalong-Hardys Bay Memorial Park and Cenotaph - Brickwharf Road, Woy Woy - Dawn Service 5am; Main service 10.30am

• Pearl Beach – Pearl Beach Beachfront - Dawn Service 6am

• Ocean Beach – Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club - Main Service 11am

• Ettalong Bowling Club - Flagpole Ceremony - 1.15pm

Council is encouraging the community to follow all requirements put in place by your local sub branch to ensure the safety of the community as well as follow the directives of the local police.