The Surf Coast community stepped out into the dark on Anzac Day to pay their respects to Australians past and present who have served.

The Torquay RSL’s dawn service was held in its usual spot at the Point Danger memorial, with the crowd in the low thousands smaller than previous years but no less respectful in their silence and laying of wreaths.

Corangamite federal member Libby Coker read a message on behalf of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Torquay RSL president Bob Brackin delivered the Anzac requiem.

THE Surf Coast community stepped out into the dark on Anzac Day to pay their respects to Australians past and present who have served.

The Torquay RSL’s dawn service was held in its usual spot at the Point Danger memorial, with the crowd in the low thousands smaller than previous years but no less respectful in their silence and laying of wreaths.

Corangamite federal member Libby Coker read a message on behalf of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Torquay RSL president Bob Brackin delivered the Anzac requiem.

Read full Surf Coast Times story here.

Image: The flags fly at half-mast at Point Danger. Photos: JAMES TAYLOR