Australians are cramming beaches to mark Australia Day, but celebrations are expected to be muted in some cities. 9News
From bathing at the beaches to protesting on the streets, millions of Australians are again marking January 26 in different ways.
After first light, both the Australian and Aboriginal flag were raised together on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.The Tall Ships race through Sydney Harbour on Australia Day. "The harbour has always been integral to the everyday lives of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and it's important we continue to share their stories. It is important will listen," Sampson said.Police set up surveillance cameras around a statue in St Kilda of James Cook, who charted and claimed Australia's eastern seaboard for Britain in 1770.
Brisbane's Australia Day began with a candlelight dawn service in Musgrave Park followed by a flag raising at Jagera Hall.Hundreds flock to the Gold Coast to spend the day at the beach.Beaches were bustling on the Gold Coast as the mercury rose well above 30C.
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