Australia Day in Victoria is a day for people from every walk of life to celebrate the things we love about our country. It is a time to celebrate our freedom – as individuals and as a nation; our lifestyle and culture; our land and its beauty, across beaches, forests, and the outback; our history and Indigenous past; and our opportunities and future.
From the smallest barbecue with friends right up to the thousand-strong People's March down Swanston Street, the Australia Day Committee encourages all Australians to take pride in their country on January 26 and reflect on who we are as a nation.
The Australia Day program in Melbourne is designed to be as fun, family friendly and free as possible! Events and activities bagan as early as Wednesday 18 January and ran right through to the traditional fireworks on the evening of 26th January. There was something for everyone to enjoy, from official luncheons to children's activities and community gatherings. Check out the 2012 Melbourne program.
Look up your city, town or area to see the Australia Day activities in your area.
Working Australians were encouraged to share the celebration of our national day with work colleagues on Wednesday 25th January. Activities included morning teas, BBQ lunches and office decorations with the Australia Day theme.
The Australian 50c coin was originally circular, and was 80% silver until the value of the material was worth more than the coin itself.
