Jan 10, 2025 · Find out about the free, family friendly events on in Melbourne on 26 January. 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.

4 days ago · 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 often join in the festivities to commemorate the day.

We invite all Victorians to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate Australia Day. Victorians are invited to a range of events to respect, reflect and celebrate Australia Day 2025, including family-friendly activities at Fed Square and the annual Government House Open Day.

Guests will be able to explore the historic State Apartments with a self-guided tour of one of Victoria’s most iconic buildings. Around the gardens, visitors will be able to enjoy live performances, free activities and roving entertainment throughout the day.

4 days ago · Australia Day events take place across the nation, with flag-raising ceremonies and tens of thousands of people from more than 100 countries taking the oath of citizenship. ... In Melbourne, a few ...

Jan 10, 2025 · Find information on the free, family friendly events available this 26 January. Each year we recognise remarkable Victorians who inspire us through their achievements. Local councils play an important role in bringing communities together on Australia Day to reflect, respect and celebrate.

Whether you know it as Invasion Day, Survival Day or Australia Day, here's how to spend on January 26 in Melbourne.

4 days ago · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australians celebrated and protested across the country on Sunday as Australia Day drew attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election.. Australia Day marks a British colony being established at Sydney Cove on Jan. 26, 1788, which eventually led to Britain claiming the entire country without a treaty with its ...

Australia Day Melbourne celebrations in and around Melbourne including Docklands, Southbank and along the Yarra River. Get out on the National Australia Day this January 26.

Jan 25, 2024 · The day will start in the Victorian capital with two separate dawn services being held in inner-city Melbourne to reflect on the impact of colonisation on Indigenous communities.