Australia Day 2008 in Melbourne
Australia Day 2008 had something for everyone, from activities in the Alexandra and Fitzroy Gardens, to the Flag Raising and People's March in Swanston Street, and the Hottest 100 at Waterfront City in Docklands. The holiday was marked with colourful and fun family celebrations right across Melbourne.
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Australian of the Year Awards
The winners of the 2008 Australian of the Year Awards were announced by the prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd, at a televised gala event in Canberra on 25 January 2008. Congratulations to Local Hero Jonathon Welch (Victoria), Young Australian of the Year Casey Stoner (New South Wales), Senior Australian of the Year David Bussau AM (New South Wales)and Australian of the Year Lee Kernaghan OAM (Queensland).
Please visit www.australianoftheyear.gov.au for more details.
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Click here to download the 2008 Australia Day Program of Events.
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Click here to download a printable version of the 2008 Australia Day Program of Events.
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The
Australian Honours system celebrates individuals who stand
above the everyday and mark the extraordinary in our society.
Awards are announced twice a year, on Australia Day and
also the Queen's Birthday.
Find
out More
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The Honourable Alfred Deakin was Australia's Prime Minister three times from 1903 to 1910. He attended Melbourne Grammar School and the University of Melbourne. He practiced law and was a journalist for the Age newspaper.
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Green and gold were formally proclaimed Australia's national colours in 1984 after many requests for recognition of what had become our traditional sporting colours.
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The Australia Day Ambassador Program, proudly sponsored by Safeway and co-ordinated by the Australia Day Committee (Victoria), provides a unique opportunity for Victorians to meet inspirational Australian achievers.
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Want to know what's happening on Australia Day? Check
out the latest news via the Australia Day Updates. Don't
forget to keep this spot bookmarked as new items are regularly
posted.
Australia Day Luncheon - Premier's Speech
The Value of Giving
Speech by the Premier of Victoria
John Brumby MP
To the annual Melbourne Australia Day Luncheon
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
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Link to official Australia Day merchandiser. Please note that the Australia Day Committee (Victoria) is not responsible for the merchandise but it is the most extensive range of Australian made products available in one location.
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25
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