Happy Australia Day! Australian Day concert and water, featuring live musical performances from top Aussie acts and dazzling fireworks Source : newswire Australia Day is an important event celebrated annually on January 26. It marks the day when the First Fleet of British ships landed in Port Jackson, New South Wales, in 1788. This landing, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, is often considered the beginning of European settlement in Australia. While many Australians view the day as a celebration of their country’s history, culture, and achievements, it also has complex meanings for different groups of people, particularly for Indigenous Australians. In this article, we will explore the history of Australia Day, its significance, and the reasons behind the celebrations. The History of Australia Day The history of Australia Day dates back to the early days of European settlement. On January 26, 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip and his fleet of ships arrived ...

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Australia – a home away from home Lankan diaspora have settled well into this land down under – By Aubrey Joachim Despite the heated political debate surrounding Australia Day, most peoples of this land will today celebrate an event that laid the foundations for what we all enjoy in this sun-baked country. It was on this date in 1788 that Captain Arthur Phillip commanding 11 convict ships from Great Britain raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove. While some may view the event with disdain due to unfortunate and perceived unpleasant happenings that followed, it must be appreciated that it was the beginning of modern Australia which many refer to as the ‘lucky country’. True, Captain Phillip may have been desperate to find a location to deposit his ‘undesirable’ cargo of miscreants, but that as they say is history. Over the 236 years that have passed, peoples from every corner ...

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