On Australia Day, we come together as a nation to celebrate our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future.
It is also a chance to reflect on our nation's history and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place in future.
Australia Day Ambassador Kumud Merani provided an address at the ceremony and attended with SBS Radio providing the below video.
2020 Australia Day Celebrations
Highlights included:
Official Ceremony
- Acknowledgment to country and performance by cultural group Guringai Culture
- Citizenship for 50 new citizens
- Announcement of the 2020 Citizen of the Year Awards
- Acknowledgment of Local Firefighters and Emergency Service Personnel
Australia Day Concert
Event highlights included the Battle of the Bands competition with Under Weather winning the top spot and Phat Reef taking out People’s choice award, and performances by Audio Vixen and five time ARIA nominated Thirsty Merc. There was also a host of kids activities including kids carnival rides, face painting, craft activities and a thong throwing competition.
Watch highlights from 2020 Australia Day