Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolising hope, renewal, and new beginnings. It’s a joyful day marked by church services, family gatherings, and festive meals. Many also enjoy […]
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Daylight Savings Ends
Daylight Savings ends at 2AM, with clocks rolling back one hour to standard time. It’s a good opportunity to check smoke alarms and enjoy a little extra sleep. This change […]
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Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a public holiday in many parts of Australia, offering a chance to relax after the Easter weekend. It’s often spent with family, enjoying nature or community events. […]
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Easter Tuesday
Easter Tuesday is a unique Tasmanian observance, extending the Easter break for certain public sector employees and workplaces under specific awards. It’s a quieter day, often used for rest and […]
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Anzac Day
Anzac Day honours the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand armed forces. Dawn services and marches are held nationwide to commemorate those who served in wars and peacekeeping […]
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Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a heartfelt celebration of mothers, grandmothers, and all other maternal figures. It’s a time to show appreciation through gifts, messages, and quality time together. Whether it’s breakfast […]
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National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly the Stolen Generations. It’s a day of remembrance, healing, and commitment […]
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Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day is a public holiday in the ACT, marking the start of National Reconciliation Week. It’s a time to reflect on the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
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NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal […]
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Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)
Brisbane Showgrounds 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD, AustraliaThe Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people. Ekka will run for 9 days from the Saturday, 8th - Sunday, […]
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Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a celebration of dads, grandfathers, and father figures, recognising their love, support, and guidance. Families often mark the day with gifts, outings, or heartfelt messages. Whether it’s […]
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Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year, a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. It begins a ten-day period of introspection leading up to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. […]