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The official national day, celebrating the establishment of the first European settlement in the country, on 26 January 1778.
Websites on Australia Day
- Australia Day Council of New South Wales -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 Committee (Victoria) -Historical background, statewide events calendar and media releases. Also features a recording of the National Anthem and details of award finalists.
- Australian of the Year -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.
- Celebrate What's Great -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 Council of Western Australia -Provides details of state-wide events and projects, with webcams, information about awards, and celebration ideas for schools and workplaces.
- Australia Day Council Northern Territory -Provides news and information about the celebrations and annual awards. Includes photographs and quiz questions from Quiz Nights.
- The relevancy of Australia Day -Article by Dr Joe Toscano of the Anarchist Media Institute.
- Country gets wrapped up in the flag -Tony Stephens writes in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper.
- Australia Day in question -An editorial by John Hirst in The Age newspaper.