What is on in Australia Day 2021 Newcastle?
Australia Day 2021: What’s On In Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter
- Fort Scratchley gun firing. Join Fort Scratchley for the time-honoured tradition of the firing of the guns at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
- Waterworld at The Station.
- Australia Day at Miss Porter’s House.
- Lake Macquarie City Council.
- Club Charlestown.
- Aqua Hire.
When did Australia Day become a public holiday in NSW?
1994
History of Australia Day Did you know, it wasn’t until 1935 that all Australian states and territories used the name ‘Australia Day’ to mark 26 January. And it wasn’t until 1994 that 26 January became a public holiday across the nation.
Where should I go for Australia Day?
These are the perfect Aussie escapes for a long weekend.
- Best for a patriotic Australia Day: Canberra.
- Best for a city break: Melbourne.
- Best to go bush: Tasmania.
- Best to enjoy the summer sun: Hamilton Island.
- Best for the Australia Day fireworks: Sydney.
What ceremonies are held on Australia Day?
| Australia Day | |
|---|---|
| Type | National |
| Significance | Date of landing of the First Fleet in Port Jackson in 1788 |
| Observances | Family gatherings, fireworks, picnics and barbecues; parades; citizenship ceremonies; Australia Day honours; Australian of the Year presentation |
| Date | 26 January |
What do you eat on Australia Day?
The land Down Under is home to plenty of delicious sweet and savoury fare, but here are 10 iconic foods we can truly celebrate this Australia Day.
- Lamington.
- Meat pie.
- Vegemite.
- Pavlova.
- Tim Tam.
- Anzac biscuit.
- Chiko roll.
- Sausage sandwich.
When Should Australia Day be?
26 January
“Australia Day is 26 January, a date whose only significance is to mark the coming to Australia of the white people in 1788.
What to do in Newcastle on Australia Day 2020?
AUSTRALIA DAY 2020: You’re invited to join the fun in Newcastle! The City Of Newcastle is inviting you to get outdoors and soak up all that our beautiful city has to offer this Australia Day. The harbour will come alive with the traditional Newcastle Harbour swim, including a single and double-crossing event.
What are the events for Australia Day 2020?
All the action kicks off at 10:00 am. Stockton Surf Lifesaving Club’s cross-harbour challenge is back for Australia Day 2020. The first of two events will see swimmers take on the single crossing event leaving from Stockton. This one’s the Double Crossing for serious competitors!
Where is the city of Newcastle going to remediate?
City of Newcastle will soon go to tender to remediate a former landfill site at Shortland where much of the debris from the Newcastle earthquake was buried. With the city in lockdown, City of Newcastle has handed over its unused commercial kitchen facilities to help charities prepare healthy meals for families struggling to get by.
When is the Future Innovators Summit in Newcastle?
The Future Innovators Summit (FIS) will be held in Australia for the first time in December 2021, following City of Newcastle’s investment in the art/science event. Newcastle’s network of active transport options continues to grow, with City of Newcastle finalising work on the Hunter Street Trial Cycleway project.