Olivia Molly Rogers, Elyse Knowles and Braith Anasta lead tributes to diggers on Anzac Day

A handful of stars and familiar faces paid their respects on Anzac Day on Tuesday.

The likes of Olivia Molly Rogers, Elyse Knowles, Steph Claire Smith, and Braith Anasta all attended special morning services around the country to remember our diggers.

Olivia, 31, revealed she was attending a service at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance and shared a photo of the large crowd in attendance.

Elyse Knowles shared a photo of the Australian flag at a service and wrote, “Lest we forget.”

Steph Claire Smith attended a morning service with her family, while former NRL star Braith Anasta also attended a beach service in Sydney.

He also shared a photo of a relative’s grave and a photo of them in the military showing they served in World War II.

Kylie Gillies, host of the Morning Show, shared a series of photos of servicemen and women in the Sydney CBD as they arrived for services.

A grandson holds his grandfather’s hand as they arrive for today’s Anzac March.

“I met WWII veteran Colin and his thoughtful grandson this morning on my walk through town. It was beautiful to see. A story that will repeat itself hundreds of times today.

This is a snapshot of the CBD at 7:30 am. All ready. Lest we forget,” she wrote.

Actress Madeleine West shared a tribute to her relatives and all the diggers who served in war.

“Today I once again greet the dawn as I think of my father. I respect my uncles, my military buddies. In memory of my cousin…,” her message began.

“To give thanks on behalf of me and my children to those who have served us and who continue to serve us.

To remind myself it’s called “service” because that’s what it is: sacrificing the self in the service of the greater good, to protect our way of life, to protect ourselves from harm…. To help. Thank you. I won’t forget,” she wrote.

At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led tributes on the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during the First World War.

“Each Anzac Day, from the grandest monument to the humblest cenotaph, we honor all who have served in our name, and all who serve today,” he said.

“It is a collective act of remembrance, reflection and gratitude – performed by multiple generations of Australians and committed to multiple generations.”

Mr Albanese said it is important to remember the contribution of defense personnel who have not come home.

“As we gather here, in cities and suburbs across the country, and on former battlefields around the world, we are surrounded by their names and the places that laid their last claim to them, captured in an atlas of grief,” said he. .

“If we really want to honor our veterans, we owe them more than just gratitude. Just as they stood up for us, we must stand up for them,” he said.

The Prime Minister said it was also important to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who wore the khaki and “fought harder for Australia than Australia was willing to fight for them at times.”

“Still, we are always learning and moving forward together,” he said.

This year Anzac Day also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the end of Australian involvement in the Vietnam War.

More than 500 Australians died in the conflict and more than 3,000 were injured.

Services will also be held on the occasion of Anzac Day in France, Papua New Guinea and Turkey.

In New Zealand, thousands of Kiwis have spent their mornings at dozens of morning services, from Kaitaia in the north to Invercargill in the frigid south.