Australia Day eNewsletter

The winner of the successful photo competition, Living Australian 2010 Online Photographic Competition has been announced. 

The winner of this Competition, Kerryn Leworthy from Queensland, was announced by two of the Living Australian judges former Miss Universe Australia Erin McNaught and senior photographer Matt King from Getty Images at the Australia Day Launch on Sunday 17 January.

The winning image titled ‘Leap of Faith’ impressed the judges with its poignant and compelling impression of children letting loose with the backyard hose when water restrictions are lifted, for the first time in their life. The judges were unanimous in their decision that ‘Leap of Faith’ creatively captured the essence of the ‘Living Australian’ theme.
 

The 2010 Australia Day Address was delivered at the Conservatorium of Music on Tuesday 19 January by General Peter Cosgrove, AC MC Retd. General Cosgrove reflected on the things which make us great and which occasionally diminish us in our own eyes and those of the world community. To read the full transcript go to Australia Day Address

The Australia Day Lunch held on Friday 22 January is a highlight on the Australia Day calendar in the countdown to our nation’s biggest annual event.

For over 25 years the Australia Day Lunch, which is once again proudly sponsored by Australia Post has established itself as Australia’s largest annual corporate lunch. 1,500 senior representatives from business, government and community support the event to experience its exhilarating program and share in the spirit of Australia Day celebrations.

Hosted by The Hon. Michael Egan, Chairman of the Australia Day Council of New South Wales, and attended by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of New South Wales, The Hon. Kristina Keneally, Premier of NSW, as well as high-achieving Australia Day Ambassadors. Radio host Adam Spencer was MC, while musical direction of the Sydney Youth Orchestra will be provided by renowned conductor Guy Noble. Guests were treated to a sensational musical performance by Aussie rock icon Ian Moss and a guest speech by inspirational Paralympian Kurt Fearnley.

Australia Post presented the 2010 Australian Legends Award to a group of outstanding Australian writers - Tim Winton, Peter Carey, David Malouf, Colleen McCullough, Bryce Courtenay and Thomas Keneally. All will feature on this year's Australia Day stamp series. The Australia Post Australian Legends Award, which was introduced in 1997, recognises Australians who have made a significant contribution to our national identity and character.

If you missed out this year's Australia Day Lunch, make sure you get in early and book now for the 2011 Australia Day Lunch.  

Pick up your Event Planner Guide on Australia Day from information booths or download the official guide from the website

Look out for the Australia Day program in The Sunday Telegraph this Sunday 24 January and get your free bucket hat.

For more information on events all around NSW visit the website to plan your 2010 Australia Day!

Thanks to Hereford Prime, the Australia Day Council of NSW has announced one lucky person EACH DAY THIS WEEK the opportunity to WIN 3.5 kilos of 5 star Hereford Prime Striploin valued at over $100 per pack.

All daily winners were selected at random and notified that they were successful. Winners were: Nikki from Lane Cove, Mary from Mosman, Mark from Five Dock, David from Edgecliff and Annabel from Mosman.

Congratulations to all the winners. We hope your Australia Day BBQ is that much tastier this year thanks to Hereford Prime!

Check out the wide range of merchandise available from Sands Promotions for fabulous Australia Day gifts!  Sands can provide you with competitive quotes when searching for a useful and effective corporate gift for your clients or employees. Contact them on 9453 3900 or visit their website.