Say ‘Thank you Australia’ and win!

The Australia Day Council of NSW (ADCNSW) is issuing a final invitation to Australians at home and overseas to share their personal thoughts on what makes Australia great.

Famous and everyday Australians are sharing their personal messages through the Thank you Australia campaign, hosted on the AUSSIEVAULT website.

All entries in Thank you Australia 2014 will have the chance to win a weekend in Sydney to experience the light, music and ideas of Vivid Sydney 2014 for a family of four. The prize includes flights from the nearest capital city in Australia and accommodation for 2 nights (23 and 24 May 2014) in Sydney for a family of four (2 adults & 2 children) to enjoy the opening weekend of Vivid Sydney (23 May–9 June 2014).

The campaign, proudly supported by Australian Unity, invites people from all walks of life to reflect on the things that make us grateful to call Australia home – from our rich history and cultural diversity to our beautiful beaches and vibrant cities.

Kate Ritchie, Australia Day spokesperson, said as a passionate Australian she was honoured to be part of a campaign that encouraged fellow Australians to express their gratitude for all the great things in our country.

“This rewarding program encourages people to reflect, share and support our shared values – it’s an opportunity to share our personal perspectives,” said Kate.

“The AUSSIEVAULT website contains some delightful contributions from both famous faces to everyday Australians. Everything from “Thank you for our backyards” and “warm winter bonfires in the great outdoors” to “the freedom and safety you provide our children”.

“Let's celebrate by sharing with the rest of the world what we love about this country and what we are grateful for, every day of the year.”

Submissions to the Thank you Australia campaign close on 28 February 2014 and prize winners will be announced on 10 March 2014.

Thank you Australia is an initiative of Australia Day Councils and Committees of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria and is proudly supported by Australian Unity.

For more information on the Thank you Australia competition and to post your message visit www.AUSSIEVAULT.com.au

Australia Day Highlighted Events

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Australia Day at Historic Houses Trust

To celebrate Australia Day 2013 we’re offering concession entry at all our properties on Saturday 26 January.
It’s a great chance to visit Hyde Park Barracks, Museum of Sydney, Elizabeth Farm, Rouse Hill House & Farm, Justice & Police Museum, Susannah Place Museum, Rose Seidler House, Vaucluse House, Meroogal or Elizabeth Bay House.
Enjoy our usual free entry to Government House or visit The Mint where you can hear about the building’s history and buy lunch at our forecourt sausage sizzle.

Liked what you saw on Australia Day? Come back for more!
Visit us on Australia Day and receive a special offer for a return visit to any HHT property with a friend.*
*Valid at all HHT properties from 27/01/13 – 10/02/13. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information click here

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Darling Harbour Celebrations

From 11:30 pm to 9:00 pm Darling Harbour will be alive with entertainment.
Celebrate everything that’s great about our nation at Darling Harbour’s huge free Australia Day party on Saturday 26 January.

Nowhere does Australia Day quite like Darling Harbour and this year you’re in for an incredible line up of world music, children’s entertainment and the official Australia Day Spectacular.

Sway your hips to sweet reggae, tribal rhythms and Arabic beats with Caribbean Soul, Hermitage Green and Circle of Rhythm on the Palm Grove world stage. Be mesmerised by stories told through the indigenous dance of the Jannawi Dance Theatre and marvel at colourful roving stilt walkers and street performers. Share giggles with the kids as Jay Laga’aia hosts Leo the Clown and the Amazing Drumming Monkeys on the Village Green family stage.

As the sun goes down, join thousands of people around Cockle Bay for a civic celebration of our national identity. Be part of a Welcome to Country, hear an official address from the NSW Premier and witness the grand finale of Sydney’s Australia Day celebrations—an exhilarating symphony of light, sound and pyrotechnics.

For more information click here

Australia Day in Sydney

Australia Day 2012

Australia Day is a celebration of all that is Australian. This is my first Australia Day as an Australian Citizen, so I should do something extra special, but what? So much happens you need at least 2 days to fit it all in.
Find out just some of the great events that will be taking place this Australia Day.

Whatever you decide to do have fun and stay safe!

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What's on in the CBD

	Begins	Ends
Woggan-ma-gule Morning Ceremony	08:00 AM	08:30 AM
GIO Oz Day 10K	09:00 AM	10:00 AM
Sample Sydney	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
2012 Yabun Concert	10:00 AM	06:00 PM
Hyde Park Main Stage	10:00 AM	07:00 PM
NRMA Motorfest®	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
NRMA Village	10:00 AM	05:00 PM
Vintage Bus Service	10:30 AM	05:00 PM
The Rocks	11:30 AM	08:30 PM
Darling Harbour Australia Day	11:30 AM	09:00 PM
Darling Harbour Australia Day Spectacular and Fireworks	07:00 PM	09:00 PM