2022 photo gallery

First Nations at first light

At dawn on Australia Day 2022, the Sydney Opera House shone brightly with First Nations artwork of the Goanna Songline (Ngintaka Inma) by acclaimed Western Desert artist and elder Yadjidta David Miller. Shortly after first light, the Aboriginal flag was raised alongside the Australian flag on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Dawn Reflection and much of the Sydney program is guided by First Nations representatives and features many First Nations artists and performers showcasing the richness and historical significance of culture through modern and meaningful programming.

Goanna Songline Ngintaka Inma artwork by Yadjidta David Miller (centre) Yvonne Weldon Deputy Chair of the Australia Day Council of NSW

Dawn Reflection Sydney Opera House artist David Miller (Australia Day 2022)

Dawn Reflection Sydney Opera House Koomurri performer (Australia Day 2022)

Dawn Reflection Sydney Opera House - artwork by David Miller (Australia Day 2022)

Aboriginal and Australian Flags raised on Sydney Harbour Bridge (Australia Day 2022)

WugulOra Morning Ceremony

WugulOra, meaning ‘One Mob’, is a special moment on January 26 acknowledging our shared history and the traditional custodians of the land.

WugulOra Morning Ceremony - Kirli Saunders (Australia Day 2022 )

WugulOra Morning Ceremony - Koomurri dancers (Australia Day 2022)

WugulOra Morning Ceremony- Governor of NSW (Australia Day 2022)

WugulOra Smoking Ceremony (Australia Day 2022)

WugulOra Morning Ceremony - William Barton performance (Australia Day 2022)

Salute to Australia

Salute to Australia recognises and celebrates the contributions of many Australians. It includes a stirring 21-gun 'Salute to Australia' by the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force.