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Media Releases

The following Media Releases are provided in text format. Should you require additional information from the Australia Day Council of New South Wales please contact us.

Media Release Date

NSW alive with Australian spirit on Australia Day 2009

Once again, NSW has turned on a great show for Australia Day 2009, with thousands of people flock...
29.01.2009

Sydeny is set to host a spectacular Australia Day 2009

Sydneysiders, as the countdown to Australia Day has officially begun, it’s time to get excited ab...
20.01.2009

Australia Day NSW 2009 program announced to celebrate our unique identity and culture

NSW will play host to a jam-packed Australia Day when Sydney and the regions come alive with cele...
20.01.2009

Countdown to Australia Day NSW Events Begin

On Sunday 18 January the Australia Day Council of New South Wales (ADCNSW) will play host to its ...
13.01.2009

Watch out for sun-related injuries on Australia Day

With the streets full of people on Monday 26 January, St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) is urging...
13.01.2009

Australia Day Ambassadors Announced for 20th Anniversary

The 2009 Australia Day Ambassadors have been announced, with this Australia Day marking a special...
07.01.2009

Sing our national anthem for all to hear…do you dare?

Australians can finally give the anthem a fair go, thanks to the launch of ‘Advance Australia Dar...
07.01.2009