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The official national day, celebrating the establishment of the first European settlement in the country, on 26 January 1778.

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• Australia Day

  http://www.australiaday.org.au/
  The National Australia Day Council provides information on National and local events, an Australia Day timeline, resources for schools and local groups, advice on making the occasion more inclusive of Indigenous Australians, and information about awards.

• Australia Day

  http://www.australia.com/en-ca/events/2016/january/australia-day.html
  From official Australian tourism website.

• Australia Day ACT

  http://act.australiaday.org.au/
  Australian Capital Territory updates and events.

• Australia Day Committee (Victoria)

  http://www.australiaday.vic.gov.au/
  Historical background, statewide events calendar and media releases. Also features a recording of the National Anthem and details of award finalists.

• Australia Day Council Northern Territory

  http://nt.australiaday.org.au/
  Provides news and information about the celebrations and annual awards. Includes photographs and quiz questions from Quiz Nights.

• Australia Day Council of New South Wales

  http://www.australiaday.com.au/
  Includes the history of the holiday since 1788, an Australiana Quiz, the Australian National Anthem, coloring pages, screensavers, and information on flag use, as well as information about local events.

• Australia Day Council of Western Australia

  http://wa.australiaday.org.au/
  Provides details of state-wide events and projects, with webcams, information about awards, and celebration ideas for schools and workplaces.

• Australia Day Council Tasmania

  http://tas.australiaday.org.au/
  Features a schedule of events in the major centres, as well as photographs from previous years.

• Australia Day in question

  http://www.theage.com.au/news/opinion/australia-day-in-question/2008/01/25/1201157665401.html
  An editorial by John Hirst in The Age newspaper.

• Australia Day QLD

  http://qld.australiaday.org.au/
  Queensland updates with events, ceremonies and organizers.

• Australia Day SA

  http://sa.australiaday.org.au/
  South Australia updates with planned events and people.

• Australian of the Year

  http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/
  Awarded each year by the Australia Day Council, with four categories celebrating the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians. Includes selection criteria, details of past winners, photographs, and nomination form.

• Country gets wrapped up in the flag

  http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/wrapped-up-in-the-flag/2006/01/26/1138066921522.html
  Tony Stephens writes in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper.

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