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Festivals in Australia

National celebrations and observances

Australian of the Year Award (Australia Day, 26 January)
Chinese New Year (usually February)
Easter in Australia (usually March or April)
International Museum Day (18 May)
Sorry Day and the Stolen Generations (26 May)
Reconciliation (National Reconciliation Week, 27 May - 3 June)
Royal visits to Australia (Queen's Birthday, June)
NAIDOC Week (3-10 July)
Battle of Long Tan and the Vietnam War (Vietnam Veterans' Day, 18 August)
Melbourne Cup (November)
Remembrance Day (11 November)
Eureka Stockade (November - December)
Christmas season celebrations in Australia (December)

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A photograph of Santa arriving at the beach by boat.

A photo of Santa arriving at the beach by boat. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia: A1500, K26950.

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