Hundreds gathered in their driveways at 6am and tuned in to 2AY radio to hear what would normally ring out from the top of monument hill.

In what he described as "surreal" Colonel Bradley Robertson gave his address during the Albury RSL sub-branch Anzac Day dawn service from a radio booth.

"Last year I spoke in front of a large number of Albury residents at the dawn service on monument hill," he said.

"It is almost surreal giving this address without the community being present, the normal muffled sounds of morning as the sun rises, bringing much needed warmth.

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"As you listen to this address I know many of you are standing at the end of your driveways, in the cold, dark and quiet streets of this beautiful region to show solidarity during this difficult time."

Colonel Robertson said the COVID-19 restrictions meant all Anzac Day services were cancelled but the actions of Australian's today meant more than ever.

"Our lives have been restricted, jobs have been lost and millions have been infected by a disease that knows no nation, state or community boundary," he said.

"Your actions today mean so much more today to those who have served than any other time.

"If you ask a soldier today why they are prepared to lose their life for the service to their country they will often give you the same answer - I will fight for my mate, as my mate needed me to fight.

"It is what I believe is a truly Australian notion, reflect on that value of mateship.

"It is this value that will keep us safe during this crisis."