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Piper Duck will represent Australia on Anzac Day, carrying forward the legacy of three generations of military service in her family. The historic first Anzac Day Test between the Wallaroos and Black Ferns could become women's rugby's biggest annual fixture.
When a heckler tried to disrupt Sydney's Anzac Day dawn service, 11,000 attendees responded with something more powerful: spontaneous applause defending respect and unity. The moment captured what the 111-year tradition is really about.
Australia's Super Netball league held groundbreaking Anzac Day ceremonies that spotlighted servicewomen instead of servicemen, marking a powerful first for the female-led sport. The NSW Swifts partnered with Women's Veterans Australia to create a ceremony that celebrated military women who have long been overlooked.
When Di Ryder was heckled during her Anzac Day speech, something remarkable happened. Military leaders, police, and thousands stood up to defend the Indigenous veteran's right to honor all who served.
After racist disruptions at Anzac Day services sparked controversy, Indigenous elders are using Reconciliation Week to share the deep history and meaning behind Welcome to Country ceremonies. They say understanding, not division, is the path forward.
In Australia's largest garrison city, florists spend weeks creating more than 100 wreaths filled with symbolic flowers honoring fallen soldiers. Each arrangement takes 30 minutes to assemble and carries ancient traditions of remembrance into modern Anzac Day ceremonies.
When Nehchal Singh discovered his great-grandfather's WWI medals in Melbourne, he uncovered a hidden chapter of Australian military history. Indian soldiers not only served as ANZACs despite racist laws, but left a lasting legacy on every uniform marched on ANZAC Day.
Flying Officer Kbora Ali, rescued from a sinking refugee boat as a child, delivered the commemorative address at Australia's largest Anzac Day service. Her story of transformation from refugee to military aviator moved 35,000 attendees at the Australian War Memorial.
Ricky Morris will lead Melbourne's Anzac Day march, representing a family whose five brothers fought in WWI but were denied land grants given to white soldiers. His grandfather and great-uncles served in both world wars, only to see their mission home destroyed and their land taken.
Adam Farquharson plays the Last Post at a different veteran's grave every single day, leaving hand-painted poppy stones as tributes. What started as Anzac Day practice has become an 819-day streak of remembrance across Australia.
Unity of Springfield is hosting a free two-day Earth Day celebration with live music, food, and activities, with proceeds benefiting local homeless assistance programs.
A free two-day Earth Day celebration in Springfield brings the community together for live music, food, and activities while supporting local homeless services. A portion of proceeds will help Eden Village assist chronically homeless and disabled residents.
After a news story revealed that Waukesha's first Memorial Day march might not happen, dozens of volunteers flooded in to save the day. Now the VFW post is celebrating both the march and a community that showed up when it mattered most.
Google celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with a special doodle highlighting the country's remarkable achievements in space exploration. The colorful tribute features satellites and orbital paths woven into the search engine's logo, honoring both a historic day and humanity's reach for the stars.
Delhi is giving eligible prisoners a second chance by reducing sentences this Republic Day, with women and seniors receiving up to 90 days off their time. The move balances compassion with public safety, excluding violent offenders while helping reformed inmates rejoin society sooner.
When a winter storm canceled Buffalo's MLK Day of Service, volunteers showed up anyway to sort clothing for people in need. More helpers arrived throughout the day than organizers expected, proving bad weather couldn't stop community kindness.
A Swedish pronunciation mix-up transformed a Christian feast day into International Waffle Day, now celebrated worldwide on March 25. From heart-shaped Swedish waffles to Hong Kong's bubble creations, here's how one delicious confusion united waffle lovers everywhere.
Four astronauts on humanity's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years just gave us the ultimate Earth Day gift: a breathtaking view of the line dividing night and day on our home planet. The image reminds us how space exploration helps us understand and protect the world we're trying to preserve.
Unity Gardens in South Bend is bringing volunteers together for a St. Patrick's Day planting tradition and Earth Day workshops. Two spring celebrations will connect the community through gardening and environmental education.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman made history in his first opening day start for the team, striking out 11 batters in six innings to shatter a franchise record that stood for over two decades. The 35-year-old became just the seventh pitcher since 1901 to achieve 11 strikeouts with zero walks on opening day.
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