It was an Anzac Day dawn service like we've never experienced.
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As Australians stood at their driveways with lit candles on Saturday morning, they were apart physically, but united in remembrance.
People across the Hunter participated in the special commemorative Light Up The Dawn event.
Residents along Brunker Road observed the day with reverence, with chattering birds and the echoes of broadcasts from Canberra the only break in the morning peace.
Slowly the streets were lined, dressing gowns alongside dress uniforms, as balconies and driveways replaced the traditional venues of commemoration.
Shortly after 6am, the small gatherings quietly dispersed back behind closed doors with little fanfare.
Did you commemorate Anzac Day this morning? Send your photos to betina.hughes@austcommunitymedia.com.au to have them included in our 2020 Anzac Day gallery.
Betina Hughes
It is an exciting time to be in the news industry as there are more ways than ever to reach our communities. Got a story? Email me at betina.hughes@austcommunitymedia.com.au
It is an exciting time to be in the news industry as there are more ways than ever to reach our communities. Got a story? Email me at betina.hughes@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
