Australia Day is all about capturing our nation's spirit. It's celebrating what's great about Australia and showcasing the events and celebrations that take place across New South Wales.

All local Australia Day committees have an equal chance of winning - it does not matter if your event(s) are large or small. The Australia Day Photo Awards is your opportunity to show the rest of the nation how your local community celebrates our national day.

The 2008 Australia Day Photo Award Winners have been decided. Thank you to all local Councils that submitted an entry.

Congratulations to Campbelltown City Council for their winning entry - "Time out in the shade".

Congratulations to the Highly Commended entry from Orange Australia Day Committee "Flags up".

Congratulations to Greater Hume Shire Council for "Australian Gem"

The following photos were selected as finalists and are the 2008 Judges Pick.

"Patriotic Picnic" from Cambelltown City Council

"I am Australian" from Kogarah Council

"Ruby & Paul enjoying the Australia Day Concert" from Holroyd City Council

"Catch me if you can" from Campbelltown City Council

"Flagged out" from Orange City Council

"I come from the land down under" from Kogarah Council

"Aussie kids" from Greater Hume Shire Council

"Proud new citizens" from Northy Sydney Council