Anzac Day 2026: Wheatbelt communities gather in remembrance to honour fallen soldiers at commemorations

Communities across the Whealtbelt paused to honour the courage and sacrifice of servicemen and women during Anzac Day commemorations on April 25 held throughout the region.

From dawn services at memorials and town halls to community breakfasts and marches, residents gathered to remember those who have served in the past and present conflicts, with wreaths laid and the Last Post echoing through towns big and small.

In Darkan, community groups and volunteers united at Lake Towerrinning for a heartfelt service, with Darkan Primary School, West Arthur Community Resource Centre, Darkan CWA, and St John WA all helping to mark the occasion alongside residents.

Lake Grace residents gathered for a moving service led by John O’Neill with contributions from Layla Fleay, Lucy Farrelly, Debby Clarke, and Shane Carruthers.

Cadets from the Lake Grace District High School played an important role in the service, assisting throughout the morning and paying tribute to past and present personnel.

Following the service, the community came together for a morning tea.

In Corrigin, the dawn service took place at RSL Memorial Hill, with Phil Barber as the master of ceremonies.

Students from Corrigin District High School presented a poem, while Will Crombie delivered the benediction, Nola Forbes gave the Anzac Day address, and Tim George recited the Ode Of Remembrance.

Brookton and Wandering also marked the occasion with traditional dawn services before residents gathered for community breakfasts, followed by an Anzac Day march and mid-morning commemorations.

At Kondinin, residents assembled near the Light Horse statue at Yeerakine Rock for a picturesque dawn ceremony, with the rising sun providing a striking backdrop to the tribute.

Events in the shire of Cuballing took place at the Popanyinning war memorial, which hosted the dawn service, and the memorial in Cuballing, where the Anzac Day service was held.

Services were also held in Wagin, Wickepin and Williams, where communities reflected and remembered those who have served.

Across the towns, the ceremonies reflected the importance of Anzac Day in regional communities, where generations continue to gather in remembrance, gratitude and respect for Australian and New Zealand military personnel.