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A photo gallery of this year's Anzac Day on Lord Howe Island.

Jo Shead’s dance students of ‘The Lord Howe Island Dance School’ enjoyed a fun school holiday dance program from 14-18 April.

Prague Zoo Director Miroslav Bobek in a recent article explains the Prague connection:

TAKING FLIGHT: Our world-class jet aircraft took to the skies last week, safely and speedily - transferring a patient from Lord Howe Island to the mainland for the first time. Given the 780km distance from Sydney to the island, the Aeromedical Control Centre was quick to task the state-of-the-art PC-24 jet - one of two recent additions to the NSW Ambulance fleet. The jets are equipped with the latest technology and medical equipment to help optimise response times for patients in regional and remote communities. And that’s precisely what the aircraft accomplished - previously clocking in at 117 minutes, the jet shaved off 35 minutes, completing the flight in just 82 minutes. The specialist medical team safely retrieved the patient who was transported back to NSW for further care. #NSWAmbulance

Topping the list is Australia’s remote Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH). This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a dramatic introduction as planes descend toward a narrow runway nestled between azure waters and lush mountains.

To celebrate the 55th Anniversary of international Earthday, the Lord Howe Island Museum and, cultural centres from around the world, collaborated in screening a collection of ecosystem-honouring films from artists from Australia, China, Malaysia, Spain, Turkiye and the United States.

On Sunday 30 March, 2025, Pixie Hanson won the 2km Beach Run (U14 Female) at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast. Pixie raced some of the best track, cross-country and beach running athletes in the country, and stormed home to a convincing 12 second win. Pixie competes for Warilla Barrack Point Surf Life Saving Club, and the Australian Championship completes her rise to the top of the event, after winning the NSW Championship over four consecutive years from 2022-2025.

This year we celebrate Easter and ANZAC day a week apart and the spirit of Easter and ANZAC reminds us of the sacrifices and hopes of many who have gone before us.