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Thousands gather for Anzac Day marches in Sydney and Melbourne
Anzac Day marches in Sydney and Melbourne drew thousands of spectators, honoring current and former Australian Defense Force members and veterans.
The streets of Sydney’s CBD were lined with people watching the march, which included veterans from various conflicts marching proudly down the city’s main thoroughfare.
View image in fullscreenADF personnel participate in the Anzac Day march in Melbourne. Photograph: Diego Fedele/Getty Images
In Melbourne, a diverse group of participants, including active military personnel, government officials, and veterans, marched towards the Shrine of Remembrance to commemorate Australia’s war efforts.
The parade included veterans from Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor, and the Solomon Islands, with peacekeeping operation veterans leading the march for the first time this year.
The parade route extended from Princes Bridge to the Shrine, covering a significant part of Melbourne’s CBD.
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Photos capturing the essence of the Anzac Day parade in Sydney
View image in fullscreenVeterans march towards Hyde Park. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP
View image in fullscreenParticipants during the march. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP
View image in fullscreenArmy cadets prepare ahead of the march. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP
View image in fullscreenA young spectator looks on. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP
View image in fullscreenA veteran waves at the crowd. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAPShare29 minutes ago20.22 EDTBishop expresses concern over potential misuse of video depicting his alleged assault
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel voices his apprehension regarding the possible exploitation of the video capturing his alleged assault at a Wakeley church.
He emphasizes that it would be alarming if the video were to be used by individuals to manipulate free speech for their own political agendas.
The bishop’s comments come in response to the eSafety commissioner’s request to remove the footage from social media platforms, including X.
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