The spirit of the Anzacs was very much alive among the residents of the community as they jumped at the chance to step out in numbers after not being able to since 2019.

Word on the street was that Lithgow experienced its largest Dawn Service crowd in 30 years.

Following on from the Dawn service, a sea of community members marched their way down Lithgow's Main Street led by the Highland Pipe Band down to Queen Elizabeth Park. Schools and community groups participated in the convoy along with military vehicles and Lithgow Taxi's.

The march led to the Main Commemoration Service which took place at 11am with special guest Navy captain Scott Palmer.

The Wallerawang and Portland communities also stepped out for their Anzac Day commemorations with marches and wreath layings.

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A service was also held at Rydal where a large crowd of community members gathered at the memorial which turned 100 this year.

There was a special wreath laid that had connections to the first Anzac day at the memorial 100 years ago.

The panels and wreaths were made of 700 crocheted poppies done by Rachael Young and there was a beautiful quilt on display made by Sandra Hayley.

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