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Monday, January 26, 2026

Australia Day

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day , https://www.australiaday.org.au/about 

Australia Day 2026 should be celebrated ‘loudly and proudly’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW_oufA8Sbw

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day_debate#Protests

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day_debate#Suggested_alternatives 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia#Cities

Posted by JF at 1:36 PM
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