Australians of all ages and walks of life turned out to commemorate Anzac Day on April 25.
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From parades in cities to sunrises on the coast or small town cenotaphs, the message was the same.
Remembering those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged services across the country from the Australian War Memorial dawn service in Canberra.
"Every Anzac Day from the greatest memorial to the simplest cenotaph, we honour all who have served in our name and all who can continue to serve today," he said.
"It is a collective act of remembrance, reflection and gratitude. One carried out by multiple generations of Australians and devoted to multiple generations."
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A common sentiment for the morning was the involvement of younger people in Anzac Day commemorations.
In Bega, Barbara Lee laid a wreath under the Soldiers Memorial Gates with grandchildren Frankie and Jaycee Anderson.
She was honouring the memory of her great-uncle Ambrose Grant, from Wyndham, who was killed in action in France in 1916, and of her father William John Martin, also of Wyndham.
Ms Lee said she wanted to show her young grandchildren how important the day is.
While most ceremonies followed a traditional format, some communities added a personal touch.
On NSW's south coast, 700 candles were lit on Wimbie Beach to commemorate service men and women from the Eurobodalla who served in World War I.
Organiser Dawn Simpson hoped to create a feeling of being at Anzac Cove on Anzac Day.
