Turkey battles wildfire on the Gallipoli Peninsula amid fears for Anzac graves

Turkey battles wildfire on the Gallipoli Peninsula amid fears for Anzac graves

Turkish firefighters have brought under control a wildfire on the Gallipoli Peninsula that raised fears the blaze could reach Australian war graves at Anzac Cove. Crews have been battling four summer wildfires that broke out this week in western parts of the country, including in Canakkale province, which is the site of memorials where thousands … Read more

IGA label flouts law by referring to iconic Anzac biscuits as cookies

IGA label flouts law by referring to iconic Anzac biscuits as cookies

One word on the label of an iconic Australian baked good sold at a grocery store could be an illegal act. The eight-pack of Anzac biscuits, found at a Reddit user’s local IGA store, incorrectly labels the iconic food item as cookies instead of biscuits. According to government guidelines, Anzac biscuits “must not substantially deviate … Read more

Anzac Day 2024 store trading: Bunnings, Kmart, BIG W & Target opening hours on April 25

Anzac Day 2024 store trading: Bunnings, Kmart, BIG W & Target opening hours on April 25

Kmart, Bunnings, Target and BIG W have released their trading hours for the Anzac Day public holiday on Thursday, April 25. Whether you’re looking to do DIY projects around the home or just a bit of retail therapy, it’s important to know when your favourite retail stores are open. Most retail stores have reduced trading … Read more

Anzac Day 2024: Chemist Warehouse and Priceline opening hours confirmed

Anzac Day 2024: Chemist Warehouse and Priceline opening hours confirmed

Chemist Warehouse and Priceline have released their trading hours for Anzac Day 2024. Whether you need to stock up on emergency prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, as well as vitamins, cosmetics and personal care buys, it’s important to know when your local store is open. Many retail stores and supermarkets have restricted hours on April 25, … Read more

Fury over Anzac Day rock concert in Sydney prompts major change

Fury over Anzac Day rock concert in Sydney prompts major change

A controversial rock concert set to play out in the centre of Sydney on Anzac Day has prompted furore from a veterans group as promoters look for another venue. The Pandemonium concert in the Domain, headlined by rockers Alice Cooper and Placebo, was scheduled to take place near the annual Anzac Day march through the … Read more