Thousands of Australians have attended Anzac Day dawn services this morning to pay their respects to our fallen soldiers.
People lined the streets in cities and towns across the country as young and old came together to honour the past.
Images from numerous services show solemn scenes of remembrance as decedents of WW1 soldiers made their way through the crowd.
While politicians were out in force at a number of services, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced he has made a surprise trip to Afghanistan, arriving at Qargha overnight.
“This trip was not just an occasion to celebrate Anzac day with Australians (and New Zealanders) who are serving on the front lines, it was an invaluable opportunity to assess the progress of the wars in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan,” the prime minister said in a statement.
“By confronting and defeating the terrorists on the battlefield, we are helping make the world – and Australia – a safer place.”
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed she will attend the dawn service in Gallipoli amid heighten security threats.
Back home, 38,000 people attended the service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, while 20,000 packed into Martin Place in Sydney.
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