Tag Archive for Australia Day

Australian of the year nomination time

The National Australia Day Council is calling on citizens across the country to play a pivotal role in one of the nation’s most esteemed traditions by nominating outstanding individuals for the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards. With the simple act of nominating, Australians can spotlight the unsung heroes among us, individuals whose dedication, achievements…

Australia Day in Canberra

Canberrans are encouraged to come together as a community this Australia Day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian experience, from its origins millennia ago to today. Festivities have been planned around Lake Burley Griffin, allowing people to gather in a COVID-safe way with activities dispersed across Patrick White Lawn, John Dunmore Lang Place, Reconciliation…

Fundraising Australia Day Concert in Canberra

A morning concert in Commonwealth Park to raise funds for those impacted by bushfires will be the focus of Canberra’s Australia Day celebrations this year. This event will replace the annual fireworks show along the lake. Acting Minister for the Arts, Creative Industries and Cultural Events, Rachel Stephen-Smith said that changes to the format and…

Here’s my Five Cents

Okay, the reasons for writing this piece are as follows Australia Day is over for another year, a few days ago I turned my TV on to watch Rage Warumpi Band’s music video for My Island Home was on and I’ve got to much time on my hands so I’m trying to use it productivity.…

Remember BBQ Safety This Australia Day

Queensland Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham says celebrations can easily turn into a medical emergency when a fire occurs due to poorly connected, transported or maintained LP gas barbeques. “Australia Day is always a popular time to be outdoors and cooking a snag on the barbeque with family and friends, but I’m urging Queenslanders to…

Australia Day Celebrations in Canberra

ACT Minister for Community Events Gordon Ramsay announced today A range of events and activities culminating in the Australia Day in the Capital concert and fireworks will mark Australia Day celebrations this year. “It’s fantastic to have ARIA nominees Justice Crew in Canberra headlining the concert at Regatta Point performing some of their greatest hits,…

We’ve boundless plains to share*

It’s January 26th Australia day, well at least it is for a couple more hours while I write this. Well this afternoon I watched a clip of comedian Adam Hills at the 2003 Melbourne Comedy Festival performing the “Working Class Anthem” which for those of you who haven’t see the clip is singing the Australia…