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Australia Day in NSW

26 January 2026

Everyone is encouraged to come together this Australia Day to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate.

Across NSW, Local Government Areas and community groups will host more than 150 local events for people of all ages.

In Sydney, there will be plenty of free activities and celebrations around the harbour for everyone to enjoy.

See what's on in your area this Australia Day
 

Australia Day celebrations

Events in NSW

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A senior couple viewing the blue mountains while bushwalking.

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What's on in Sydney

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What's on in regional NSW

Latest news

Ministerial media release

The $3 billion plan to prevent debris balls on Sydney beaches

The NSW Government is undertaking one of the largest wastewater infrastructure upgrade programs in recent history to support the fast-growing communities in Sydney’s south west and help protect the city’s famous beaches.
Ministerial media release

Great Koala National Park a step closer with community invited to have a say on recreational opportunities

The NSW Government is seeking community input to shape recreational opportunities in the proposed Great Koala National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Ministerial media release

Help kick off the upgrade of Leichhardt Oval

Designs for the $40 million upgrade of Sydney’s iconic Leichhardt Oval have been unveiled and the community is encouraged to have its say on the proposal. 
Ministerial media release

Work begins to build the Bruxner back better

Essential disaster recovery work is underway on the Bruxner Highway at Mallanganee thanks to a $9.5 million investment from the Albanese and Minns Governments. Funding has been made available under the Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Ministerial media release

Public service senior executive headcount shrinks by 8%

The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to rein in senior executive numbers, with the NSW public service recording a sustained reduction in top-level roles as part of a broader drive for fiscal discipline.

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