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Tuesday, October 20

Gallipoli, Western Front Anzac Day services cancelled

Australian-led international Anzac Day services have been cancelled as the government moves to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Turks banned from Gallipoli Anzac service

Australia’s veterans’ affairs minister has defended a ban on Turkish nationals attending the Anzac Day dawn service on the Gallipoli peninsula.

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments after the Christchurch shootings have prompted a diplomatic backlash in Australia. Photo: supplied

Morrison slams "highly offensive'' comments by Turkey's president

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he does not accept the excuse given by the Turkish government, after its president said Australians with anti-Muslim views would be sent home in coffins like their grandfathers.