Honouring ANZAC Day - FULL ARTICLE

Excerpt from Sumpton’s Gold Rush Gazette - Friday 24th of April 2026

The 2024 Anzac Day Commemoration Parade and Commemoration Ceremony

The 2026 Anzac Day Commemoration Parade and Commemoration Ceremony Map (graphic provided by the Charters Towers Regional Council)

Mayor Liz Schmidt is encouraging locals to gather with their families along the march route on ANZAC Day, April 25, 2026, in a show of community support.

The Charters Towers Commemorations commence at 5:50am with a Dawn Service to be held at the War Memorial Cemetery located to the north of Charters Towers on the Lynd Highway.

The Commemoration March will start at 9am from Mosman Street and end at the Gill Street Cenotaph for the Commemoration Ceremony.

Mayor Liz Schmidt is encouraging locals to observe the march and show their support for the marchers as they proceed.

“Ample gathering spaces will be available in designated areas around the Cenotaph, offering the public an opportunity to lay a wreath at the appropriate moment during the service,” Mrs Schmidt said.

If you are intending to lay a wreath at the commemoration ceremony, contact Charters Towers Regional Council by emailing events@charterstowers.qld.gov.au.

Mrs Schmidt also advised the community that there will be road closures for the event.

“Kindly note that Gregory Development Road (near the Lynd Highway Cemetery) will be closed to all traffic from 5:15am,” she said.

“Gill Street will also be closed from Mosman Street to Boundary Street from 6:00am.

“Please be advised that any vehicles parked within these areas will not be able to be moved until after the event has concluded.”

The illustration on the right shows the designated areas that will be set aside for the various groups surrounding the Cenotaph on ANZAC Day.