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Created: 31st January 2007
The celebration of Australia Day on the 26th January is the single largest event in Australia.
Why we Celebrate
Australia Day, 26 January, is the biggest day of celebration in the country. It's a day to reflect on what we can be proud of in our nation.
Australia Day is a day of passion, participation, consideration and celebration.
We're a nation of difference and unity with people from the city, the country, different nations and backgrounds coming together as one. In Australia we celebrate what we have today - the lifestyle we have, and all of the freedoms we enjoy.
Australians believe we are the lucky country - and that's worth celebrating.
A sense of community and an enduring Aussie spirit has helped shape our nation, which is culturally enriched through its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the cultural diversity of the many people who live here.
An enduring spirit of mateship and fairness in a land of opportunity gives Australians reason to celebrate together on Australia Day 26 January.
This is a day of opportunity for all Australians to confirm their commitment to Australia, its people, its past and its future.
Australian celebrate the national symbols of
The celebrations are parties, barbeques fireworks, concerts, Surfing ,,football and racing.
Everywhere in Australia celebrates this special day.
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