Three young men who were dedicated to their country should have gone on to accomplish much more in the years to come.

War from the horse's mouth.

Two war veterans are in a critical condition and six others are in hospital after a military truck accelerated out of control.

Anzac Day commemorations have been hit by tragedy following this morning's fatal Air Force crash.

Photos of the commemorations from around the world

Thousands of people turned out at dawn ceremonies around the country this morning.

The historical preoccupation with Gallipoli becomes easily comprehensible when you remember that 8141 Australians and 2721 New Zealanders died during the brief campaign.

An artistic diversion from bloody reality, writes Steve Scott.

The Australian flag will fly alongside the New Zealand one tomorrow on the Harbour Bridge to mark Anzac Day.

The green and gold bunting is hanging in the streets and the Australian flags are flying, but the French town which commemorates Anzac Day is missing its usual hoards of Aussie tourists.

Mr Key has joined the New Zealand contingent in Turkey, which includes 22 veterans, 23 secondary school students and Defence Force staff.

"It's a strange feeling walking along the beach and knowing Dad walked along it 95 years ago..."

Day of remembrance.

A palatable picture of the past.

Veterans in Gallipoli for the 95th Anniversary of the landings on Anzac Day had their first look at the battleground sites yesterday.