Australia Day events

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Australia Day 2023 celebrations across the nation (ABC News)

Whether it be racing ferries, aerial acrobatics and 21-gun salutes or simply hosting some friends for a barbie, official and impromptu events marking ...

On the Gold Coast, a citizenship ceremony at the Home of the Arts at Evandale will be followed by live entertainment, food trucks and fireworks. It is a recognition that it is a very difficult day and allows that grieving and that mourning for Aboriginal people in this country," he said. "The continuing success of our nation depends on a balanced recognition of those who have cared for it for millennia, those who have built and protected the modern nation and those who have joined us and continue to join us adding their culture skills and contributions," she said.

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Australia Day 2023: Celebrations and protests mark January 26 (9News)

After first light, both the Australian flag and Aboriginal Australian flag were raised together on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Kamilaroi woman and artist ...

The dawn projection offers an opportunity for Australia Day to start with a reflective moment that recognises our First People and celebrates our culture as it is shared on the sails of the culturally significant Sydney Opera House." Amplifying Aboriginal voices allows us to show the authentic connection between our First Nations people and the land on which we all live," Parker said. They listened to the harbour, to Mother Earth – we all need to listen." It is important will listen," Sampson said. "It is the third year for the Dawn Reflection, and it is a moment to pause and reflect on our country's First Nations history, and the steps we need to take to become a unified country. "It is important to me to share the Eel Dreaming Story of the Gadigal people of how the waterways of Warrane were formed, and how the Gadigal women used those waterways to fish and feed their people.

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Photos: How Port Stephens celebrated Australia Day (Port Stephens Examiner)

Port Stephens welcomed the return of all of its Australia Day events on Thursday, turning out to community celebrations in droves.

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Council celebrates Australia Day in Mulwala (Mirage News)

Residents, friends, family and visitors celebrated everything that's great about living in Australia at this year's Federation Council Australia Day.

Council would like to sincerely thank Uncle Dozer Atkinson, Australia Day Ambassador, Ange Clarke, Judy McNamara, Penny Reeves and the Rivereens, as well as ClubMulwala for hosting the event. “Today we celebrate our people, the people of Federation Council who go above and beyond in their respective areas to ensure our communities thrive and grow. Host annual events and workshops such as the Urana Art Exhibition and Sale, and Urana Bird Sale. Care for the birds and maintain the Urana Bird Aviary. “On Australia Day we celebrate all the things we love about Australia; land, sense of fair go, lifestyle, democracy, the freedoms we enjoy, and particularly our people,” he said. A record breaking crowd of more than 200 people were joined by Australia Day Ambassador Ange Clarke, Uncle Doser Atkinson and Federation Council representatives to participate in festivities at Club Mulwala on January 26.

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Crowds step out for a different kind of Australia Day | Photos, Video (August Margaret River Mail)

The Kevan Gray Young Achiever Award was awarded to Angus Webster in recognition of his academic performance, sporting achievements and community contributions ...

I am a journalist, photographer and content creator based in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, covering all aspects of our community including local news, sport, entertainment and events, as well as providing a platform for our readers to share their voices direct from regional Australia. Mr Hammond also served as President of the Margaret River Rotary Club and has been involved in many community events and organisations including Arts Margaret River, the Margaret River Show and the Deja Moo Festival. It was a beautiful day in the South West as communities in the Margaret River region gathered to mark Australia Day with a series of ceremonies and events.

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