Perth residents will gather at ceremonies across the city this Tuesday to mark Remembrance Day 2025, honouring the service and sacrifice of Australians who have fought for the nation.
City-Wide Commemorations
This year's observances carry special significance as they mark 107 years since the Armistice that ended the First World War. The enduring impact of past conflicts remains relevant today, with a recent call for public assistance in identifying World War I Diggers discovered in a mass grave in France.
The story behind this discovery traces back to Melbourne amateur historian Lambis Englezos, whose determined efforts led to the 2008 location of a grave containing remains of 250 men lost since 1916. The site near the French town of Fromelles has since been transformed into a new cemetery where identified soldiers have been reburied with dignity.
Tragically, 70 soldiers still await identification, with many believed to have originated from Western Australia. This ongoing mission adds poignant context to this year's commemorations across Perth.
Major Services Across Perth
The Returned and Services League will host the official Remembrance Day service at Kings Park, featuring traditional wreath-laying ceremonies, readings, and the symbolic minute's silence at 11am - marking the exact moment the guns fell silent in 1918.
Beyond the main ceremony, numerous community services will take place throughout the metropolitan area, providing multiple opportunities for West Australians to pay their respects.
Key Service Locations and Times
Kings Park Official Service: The RSL WA hosts the primary commemorative event at the State War Memorial on Fraser Avenue. The service begins at 10:30am, with limited parking available. Public attendance is encouraged with early arrival recommended.
ANZAC Cottage Community Commemoration: This Mount Hawthorn event adopts a "remembrance and peace" theme and features contributions from students who participated in the Premier's ANZAC Student Tour. The 5pm sunset service acknowledges the time difference between Western Australia and France - while Armistice was signed at 11:00am in France, it occurred at 6:00pm in Perth. Attendees can explore the cottage, view the revamped "Field of Remembrance" and examine mini-exhibitions about the white poppy's significance.
Additional Community Services: The City of Joondalup hosts a service at Central Park War Memorial at 10:45am, while the Rotary Club of Osborne Park conducts a ceremony at Lake Gwelup Regional open space. Other locations include Stirling Civic Gardens, Charles Riley Reserve in North Beach, South Perth Memorial Gardens, and Mosman Park's Memorial Park.
Each service provides an opportunity for reflection on the profound sacrifices made by Australian service personnel throughout history, particularly as the nation continues to seek closure for those still missing from conflicts over a century past.
