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20 January, 2025
Queensland communities prepare to mark Australia Day
From the coast to the outback, Queensland councils and communities are gearing up to serve up a wide spread of exciting Australia Day events.
From the coast to the outback, Queensland councils and communities are gearing up to serve up a wide spread of exciting Australia Day events.
A vibrant mix of activities will offer Queenslanders an opportunity to come together, reflect on our history, and respectfully celebrate our national day.
The State Government’s Australia Day program features Great Australian Bites events in Aurukun, Bargara, Brisbane, Cloncurry, Rockhampton, and Winton, showcasing the best of Queensland’s homegrown produce, with live entertainment and activities for the whole family.
The program also includes the annual Flag Raising Ceremony at Townsville’s Jezzine Barracks, featuring the Australian Defence Force Royal Guard of Honour and a 21-gun salute. In Brisbane, former Olympian Brooke Hanson OLY OAM will swap her swimming cap for a chef’s hat, joining celebrity chefs Miguel Maestre and Peter Kuruvita for a day of food and culture at South Bank’s Great Australian Bites event.
Thirty-nine notable Queenslanders will travel across the state to participate in 38 council events as part of the Australia Day Ambassador program.
Premier David Crisafulli said Australia Day was meaningful for every Queenslander.
“Australia Day is an annual reminder of just how lucky we all are to call this great country home,” Mr Crisafulli said.
Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre and Australia Day Ambassador Justine Christerson also expressed their excitement for the celebrations.
For more information about Australia Day celebrations, visit qld.gov.au/australiaday.
