Tag: anzac
Behind the Anzac spirit
For some, Anzac Day is that one day a year to recognise the sacrifices of Australians in conflicts around the world.
But for Caroline Springs...
A cross to remember
Anzac Day commemorations will be especially poignant this year as the public is invited to place white crosses on the Melton Civic Centre lawn...
New tribute for hero Rupert Moon
Rupert “Mick” Moon was once described as being “too difficult for command”. But it was this tenacity that defined his success in the military...
Diggers Rest pupils commemorate Anzacs
World War I service men and women were commemorated at an Anzac Day ceremony in Diggers Rest last Friday.
Diggers Rest Primary School choir group...
Melton remembers those who served
Ian Lawrey has watched with pride as Melton’s Anzac Day commemorations grow larger each year.
Thousands of people, young and old, now gather at Melton...
Gallipoli’s seeds of friendship continue to grow
In 1934, Turkey’s leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk wrote to Australian mothers who had lost sons in the 1915 Gallipoli battles.
The words were offered to...
500 crosses to remember fallen heroes
Melton families are being asked to help with a special Anzac Day memorial this month.
As part of April 25 commemorations, 500 crosses will be...
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Man charged following collision in Melton West
A 32-year-old man following a collision in Melton West on Sunday.
It is alleged a bus collided with a motorcycle on High Street about 4.15pm.
The...
