At a glance
- When
- Wednesday 11 November 2026: 10.30am at Melton and Caroline Springs, 10.30am for an 11am start at Diggers Rest
- Melton
- Melton Cenotaph, corner of High Street and Smith Street (232 High Street), Melton 3337
- Caroline Springs
- Caroline Springs War Memorial, Lake Street, Caroline Springs 3023
- Diggers Rest
- Diggers Rest Cenotaph, 46 Plumpton Road, next to the CFA, Diggers Rest 3427
- Cost
- No cost or booking is mentioned on the council pages
- Who it’s for
- Anyone in the City of Melton who wants to attend a local Remembrance Day service, including veterans and their families
- What to do now
- Pick your service, arrive before the start time, and read the dress and wreath notes below
- Last checked
- Monday 9 November 2026, against the three City of Melton event pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Parking, road closures and public transport arrangements are not mentioned on the council pages
The City of Melton lists three Remembrance Day services on Wednesday 11 November 2026: the Melton Cenotaph and the Caroline Springs War Memorial both at 10.30am, and the Diggers Rest Cenotaph at 10.30am for an 11am start. Each page describes a service with one minute’s silence, and the Melton and Caroline Springs pages add wreath laying, readings and the Last Post. This page puts the three side by side, as read from the council’s website on 9 November 2026.
Where and when are the Remembrance Day services in Melton?
| Service | Time | Place | Hosted by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton | 10.30am | Melton Cenotaph, corner of High Street and Smith Street, Melton | Melton RSL Subbranch |
| Caroline Springs | 10.30am | Caroline Springs War Memorial, Lake Street, Caroline Springs | Caroline Springs RSL Subbranch |
| Diggers Rest | 10.30am for an 11am start | Diggers Rest Cenotaph, Plumpton Road, next to the CFA | Not stated on the page |
The council’s events calendar tags all three as major events. The three services are on the same morning and two start at the same time, so you can attend only one of the 10.30am services.
Why do the council pages show Tuesday and Wednesday?
The Melton and Caroline Springs pages each say “Tuesday 11 November” in the opening paragraph, and the Caroline Springs and Diggers Rest event details also say Tuesday. In 2026, 11 November falls on a Wednesday. The headline date on all three pages, “Next date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026”, and the Melton “Date” line, “Wednesday 11 November”, agree with the calendar. This page uses Wednesday, because the council’s own date field and the calendar both say Wednesday. If you are unsure, ring the council on 03 9747 7200 before you go.
The Diggers Rest page also shows two start times. The page header says 10.45am, while the event details say 10.30am for an 11am start. The page does not say which of the two is correct; only the event details mention an 11am start.
What happens at the service?
The Melton and Caroline Springs pages say the service “will commence promptly” and will include the traditional observance of one minute’s silence, wreath laying, readings and the sounding of the Last Post. The Diggers Rest page lists the minute’s silence and says you are welcome to lay a wreath or a bunch of flowers. All three pages explain the date in the same words: the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War, and the day commemorates all Australian service personnel who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
What should I wear and bring?
The Melton page asks for professional attire, with men encouraged to wear a suit and tie if able and women equivalent formal wear. It says veterans are encouraged to wear their full-sized medals on the left breast, and relatives of veterans may wear a family member’s medals on the right breast, in line with official protocol, to show that the medals are not their own. Members of the public are encouraged to wear a red poppy. The Caroline Springs page also requests professional attire. The Diggers Rest page does not mention dress, and says only that you are welcome to bring a wreath or flowers.
Where do I park and how do I get there?
None of the three council pages gives parking, road closure, bus or train information, and none says whether there are accessible spaces or seating. We have not guessed at any of it. The addresses on the pages are the Melton Cenotaph at 232 High Street, the Caroline Springs War Memorial on Lake Street, and the Diggers Rest Cenotaph at 46 Plumpton Road next to the CFA. For public transport, use the journey planner on the Public Transport Victoria website for the morning of 11 November. Check the council’s pages again on the morning of the service for changes.
Who can I ask?
The Melton and Caroline Springs services are hosted by their local RSL subbranches, and the council lists them on its events calendar. The council’s main number, listed on its website, is 03 9747 7200, and its Civic Centre is at 232 High Street, Melton. Questions about the Diggers Rest service also go to that number, because the page does not name a host.
Sources
- Melton City Council — Remembrance Day Service, Melton
- Melton City Council — Remembrance Day Service, Caroline Springs
- Melton City Council — Remembrance Day Service, Diggers Rest
- Melton City Council — Events Calendar
Featured image: Lake Caroline at Caroline Springs, Melbourne (photo: Philip Mallis / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Melton City Council or the RSL subbranches. Times and arrangements can change; check the council’s event pages before you go.