Anzac Centenary

Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since our involvement in the First World War.

http://www.anzaccentenary.gov.au/

ANZAC Day

An article about why Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC Day on 25 April each year, the anniversary of the day on which the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (the ANZACs) landed at Gallipoli in 1915 during the First World War. The article looks at the origin of ANZAC Day services, the spirit of ANZAC and the ANZAC legend. Links to relevant online resources are provided.

http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/anzac-day

Australia Day

Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. This site includes links to what's on; information about our national symbols; activities for kids and teaching resources. The National Australia Day Council is the coordinating body for the Australian of the Year Awards and Australia Day celebrations across the nation.

http://www.australiaday.org.au/

Australia Day Live

Australia Day Live is a national tribute to being Australian and a celebration of our nation. Staged on the lawns in front of Parliament House in Canberra, the event brings together the 'Australian of the Year Awards' with a spectacular public variety concert. This site includes details of the event targeted at both national and local audiences, event advice and a media centre as well as links to partners.

http://www.australiadaylive.gov.au/

Centenary of Australian Antarctic Expeditions

Australia will celebrate the centenary of the first Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14, led by Douglas Mawson, and 100 years of Australian Antarctic expeditions from 2011. Links to events and information about the centenary.

http://centenary.antarctica.gov.au/

Festivals in Australia

An article about festivals held in Australia. Links to relevant online resources are provided.

http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/festivals-in-australia

Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup Day is Australia's most famous Tuesday. It's a day when the nation stops whatever it's doing to listen to the race call. At 3.10pm AEST, on the first Tuesday in November, Australians everywhere stop for the Melbourne Cup.

http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/melbourne-cup

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day - general information as well as an outline for ceremonies and education resources and activities.

http://www.dva.gov.au/commems_oawg/commemorations/commemorative_events/remembrance_day/Pages/index.aspx

The ANZAC Day tradition

This Australian War Memorial page links to information about ANZAC Day - what we commemorate and how.

http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.htm