Big Bang over the Swan River
OZ DAY 26
On the 26th of January each year we celebrate all the things we love about our country – our land, our lifestyle and our community, and acknowledge the contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation. From our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – who have been here for more than 65,000 years – to those who have lived here for generations, to those who have come from all corners of the globe to call our country home.
Langley Park
Showcasing a combination of fireworks and drone formations, the sky above the Swan River will explode with colour and dazzling lights for a spectacular 30-minute show! – 8:30pm-9.00pm
An assortment of free and low-cost attractions will run for the afternoon including freestyle motocross and BMX stunt show, carnival rides and amusements, a Sky Dive display, St John First Aid Awareness and the iNSTRUCKTA!
AUSSIE DAY
LIST & LINKS
australia.com/en/facts-and-planning
wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day
australiaday.org.au/australia-day-2026
visitperth.com/australia-day-2026
destinationperth.com.au/australia-day
transperth-australia-day-services-2026
perthnow.com.au/australia-day-in-perth-
visitmandurah.com/australia-day-2026/
watoday.com.au/-australia-day-skyshow
Celebrate the best country in the world … Enjoy!
Day @ the Beach
Back yard or park cricket bash
BBQ in the park
Back yard party
Respect the worlds oldest continous living culture
LOVE TO ALL AUSTRALIANS
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pzQK6xPZ8L0?t=3&feature=share
AUSTRALIAN BORN ORIGINALS
ABORIGINALS
In 1788, the British First Fleet, commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip, arrived in Australia to establish the first penal colony, marking the beginning of European colonization. Key events included arriving at Botany Bay (18–20 January), moving to Sydney Cove (26 January), and formally proclaiming the colony of New South Wales on 7 February.
Key Events in 1788:
18–20 January: The 11 ships of the First Fleet arrive at Botany Bay.
26 January: The fleet moves to Port Jackson and lands at Sydney Cove, raising the British flag.
26 January (Modern Day): This date is now celebrated as Australia Day, or observed by many Indigenous Australians as Invasion Day or Survival Day.
7 February: The formal proclamation of the Colony of New South Wales occurs, with Arthur Phillip sworn in as Governor.
Impact: The arrival began the displacement of the Eora people and introduced diseases like smallpox, which caused high mortality rates among Indigenous populations.
Globally, 1788 was also notable for the ratification of the US Constitution by Connecticut on January 9 and the continued exploration of the Pacific by the French La Pérouse expedition..
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