The traditional two-up game on Anzac Day will be centred on a new "bunker" being set up inside the City Diggers club in Wollongong, complete with sandbags and camouflage netting to foster the atmosphere.
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The club, home of the RSL sub-branch, is also putting on a "gunfire breakfast" outside after the dawn service concludes at MacCabe park across the road.
Money raised from the two-up session, starting at noon, will go to Illawarra RSL sub-branches.
Wollongong Golf Club - it merged with Diggers in 2020 - Leigh Hingston said the club was proud to host these events.
"What better way to shine a light on not only the club, but organisations like RSL and Legacy who play such an important role in our community," he said.
"We look forward to a great day of time with mates, reflection, respect and coming together to remember such a significant day to so many Australians."
Two-up has been legalised by the NSW Government for three days this year but this has not proved popular with veterans' groups. Some have said it cheapens the tradition of it only being held on Anzac Day while encouraging more gambling in pubs.
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