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Last Post Service

Sundays at 4:45pm on the Shrine's northern forecourt.

Event Details

Date:
Sunday 15 December 2024 4:45 pm to Sunday 28 December 2025 5:00 pm

Pause, Reflect, Remember

Gather at the Shrine of Remembrance every Sunday at 4:45pm for the Last Post Service—a weekly tradition honouring wartime service and sacrifice.

This family-friendly event features stirring bugle calls, wreath-laying, and the lowering of flags, creating a poignant moment for visitors of all ages to reflect and connect. Each service commemorates a different event from Australia's military history.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Last Post Service offers a meaningful way to engage with history and share a timeless experience together.

Upcoming Last Post Services include:

  • 06 July- NAIDOC Week
  • 13 July - Commemorating the anniversary of the Commonwealth Naval Forces formally becoming the Royal Australian Navy
  • 20 July- Operation Anode
    Conflict: Solomon Islands
Last Post Service
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The Last Post Service is supported by the Victorian Government.

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