In 2020, when Anzac Day commemorations were restricted due to COVID-19 concerns, Mikaela Gonzalez played the Last Post on her trumpet from her family's driveway in Brisbane. (AAP/Dan Peled)

TALES OF 2020

How Isla's sixth birthday became a day few Aussies will ever forget

Each day this month, we will publish Tales of 2020, the stories of ordinary Queenslanders enduring an extraordinary year. Today, Brisbane GP Dr Philippa Charters writes a birthday wish for her six-year-old daughter Isla about a celebration that will never be forgotten.

Opinion

A very different enemy, but we can still take inspiration from our victories of the past

Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of VP Day and although we won’t be able to dance in the streets, it’s important to commemorate one of the most significant milestones in Queensland and Australia’s military history, writes Queensland RSL president Tony Ferris.

Culture

Museum of Brisbane helps send love from afar this Anzac Day

With traditional ANZAC Day services and marches off the agenda this year, the Museum of Brisbane has commissioned new work and delved into its archives to curate an online exhibition to honour Australian and New Zealand veterans.

Insights

ANZAC 'miracle' as family regains WWII keepsake after 70 years

A dog-tag dating back to the Second World War has miraculously made its way back into family hands after going missing for almost 70 years.

Opinion

A dawn service unique to our time, honouring a spirit of the ages

Without the usual fanfare, Queenslanders have the chance to touch the very core of the ANZAC spirit at the end of their driveway, writes RSL Queensland State President Tony Ferris