One of the largest celebrations held throughout the country year after year is Australia Day. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday honouring the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil. Visitors to Melbourne …

Dec 14, 2024 · Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has no plans to reinstate Melbourne's Australia Day parade and is making other moves to downgrade the date's importance.

Jan 25, 2024 · There will be a Respecting Country Parade at 7pm and an official Australia Day ceremony from 8pm, which will include more reflections, speeches and performances and end with a fireworks display.

Experience the vibrant Respecting Country Parade, which honours over 60 multicultural communities, reflecting the rich diversity of Australia's people. The Official Ceremony will feature live performances from a variety of artists, including a special appearance by John Schumann, The Festival Statesmen and the Adelaide Youth Orchestra.

Jan 22, 2023 · Victoria's state government has quietly axed its annual Australia Day parade. The decision was met with praise from a First Nations leader, while the state's Opposition leader labelled the move "deeply disappointing" and demanded an explanation.

Jan 26, 2025 · The Harbour Parade was like ‘fashions on the field’ but for boats and their crews, as they donned their finest and most flamboyant Australia Day-themed decorations to parade through the waves in a dazzling display of national spirit.

Jan 10, 2025 · Victorians are invited to events to respect, reflect and celebrate Australia Day 2025, including family-friendly activities at Federation Square and the annual Government House Open Day. The Official Flag Raising Ceremony marks the beginning of Australia Day.

Jan 24, 2024 · There is so much to do in the city to celebrate and reflect upon Australia Day and it all begins tomorrow with a wide range of community activities in Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama for people to enjoy. Activities include the Mourning in the Morning smoking ceremony, Respecting Country Parade and two nights of fireworks displays commencing at 9:30 pm.

Jan 26, 2025 · Everyone is encouraged to come together to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate this Australia Day. From first light and into the night, there were plenty of free events and activities taking place around Sydney Harbour on 26 January. …

Jan 15, 2025 · An Australian nationalist community group is planning a new Australia Day event in Melbourne after Victoria’s left-wing Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed she had no plans to reinstate the city’s annual parade.