Events
The ANZAC Day Tradition
This Australian War Memorial page links to information about ANZAC Day - what we commemorate and how.
ANZAC Day
An article from Australia's Culture and Recreation Portal about why Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC Day on 25 April each year, the anniversary of the day on which the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (the ANZACs) landed at Gallipoli in 1915 during the First World War. Links to relevant online resources are provided.
Australia Day
Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. This site includes links to what's on; information about our national symbols; activities for kids and teaching resources. The National Australia Day Council is the coordinating body for the Australian of the Year Awards and Australia Day celebrations across the nation.
Australia Day Live
Australia Day Live is a national tribute to being Australian and a celebration of our nation. Staged on the lawns in front of Parliament House in Canberra, the event brings together the 'Australian of the Year Awards' with a spectacular public variety concert. This site includes details of the event targeted at both national and local audiences, event advice and a media centre as well as links to partners.
Event calendars
A list of event calendars providing listings of Australian events, some also with reviews and previews. Includes city guides and events finders available throughout Australia.
Events Australia
Events.australia.com provides business tourism information on Australia, for international incentive houses, associations and in house corporate meetings planners.
Festivals in Australia
An article from Australia's Culture and Recreation Portal about festivals in Australia. Wherever you are in the country, you'll have an opportunity to partake in a festival this year. Links to relevant online resources are provided.
Melbourne Cup
An article from Australia's Culture and Recreation Portal describing Melbourne Cup Day. It's a day when the nation stops whatever it's doing to listen to the race call. At 3.10pm AEST, on the first Tuesday in November, Australians everywhere stop for the Melbourne Cup. Links to relevant online resources are provided.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day - general information as well as an outline for ceremonies and education resources and activities.
