JIMBOOMBA'S Anzac Day commemorations have been saved.
The day, which is traditionally popular among those paying their respects from across the area, was this week cancelled by the town's RSL sub-branch.
The committee said the constant changing of restrictions imposed by the state government left them little time to get the event off the ground this year.
The committee copped criticism online, with Jimboomba Times readers taking to social media to slam the decision.
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Division 9 councillor Scott Bannan stepped in to ensure the dawn service would still go ahead at the World War I cenotaph on April 25.
He liaised with police and Jimboomba Rotary Club, and worked to ensure government imposed restrictions would be met.
"The first thing which came to my mind when I saw it, was how can I help," he said.
"I picked the phone up, called the sub-branch and told them I would be honoured to help, and then got busy.
"I was aware that it was called off, and then I saw the comments on the Jimboomba Times post.
"I felt for the bloke [president Lance Lorraway]. He was getting hammered [by critical comments]."
Jimboomba Rotary Club will put on the traditional gunfire breakfast after the service.
The march, which draws thousands of people every year, will not go ahead.
Mr Lorraway said he was stiil struggling to believe the turn of events.
Cr Bannan, he said, was a white knight who saved the day.
"It's one thing to say you will help, but to actually do something is another matter," he said.
"But he has come through like a champion, it's unbelievable.
"I am still spinning. It is fantastic.
"I am making sure everything is in place."
Cr Bannan thanked the community, including Rotary president David Parkins and Jimboomba's senior sergeant Peter Waugh for jumping on board quickly to get the event going again.
"As always, when I put the call out, the community stood up," he said.
"They do it every time, with Pink Stumps Day and the Super Cross."
The event has a COVID-19 plan in place for a 1500 turnout.
People are asked to assemble for the service at 4.30am. It will begin at 4.45am.
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