Security was noticeably increased at metropolitan Anzac Day marches and services around the country, but members say it is less of a concern in regional areas.

Tuross Head memorial garden committee vice-president and Moruya RSL Sub-branch member Geoff Rose said it was important not to succumb to “fear mongering”.

“The things we’re commemorating are far more important than being frightened by what’s going on,” Mr Rose told the Bay Post/Moruya Examiner.

“I don’t think it’s frightening anybody.”

Mr Rose said the topic of increased security was unavoidable in the lead up to this year’s Tuross Head and Moruya commemorations.

“The issue is something we talked about,” Mr Rose said.

“People are well aware of the risks. 

“We’ve all gone to places where we’ve risked our lives, so what’s new here?”

Moruya RSL Sub-branch vice-president Kevin Setter said a healthy crowd at the Moruya commemorations was proof of the community’s resistance to security threats.

“The support we’re getting from the community is increasing every year,” Mr Setter said.

“We’re well and truly covered in terms of security at the Moruya march.

“(Security) is something that would not have to be considered at this particular stage, as I don’t think we have any worries here.”

Narooma RSL Sub-branch president Paul Naylor said he had not heard anything specific about the need to boost security at any future Anzac Day events, but remained defiant in the face of threats.

"I won't be cowered down by them and we will keep going the way we have been," Mr Naylor said.

He said any decision regarding security would be made through the State RSL organisation and the Narooma Sub-branch committee.