Celebration and sorrow: Australia celebrates its national day

Australia's flag and the Aboriginal flag are seen atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney.

Across the country, Australians celebrated January 26th in their own way. Many celebrated while others mourned the negative effects of colonization. Credit: AAP

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On 26 January Australia celebrated National Day. Many celebrated while others commemorated the negative effects of colonization. Also yesterday, the list of this year's Order and Badge recipients was announced and thousands of migrants celebrated their first day as new Australian citizens.

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Celebration and sorrow: Australia celebrates its national day

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On 26 January Australia celebrated National Day. Many celebrated while others commemorated the negative effects of colonization. Also yesterday, the list of this year's Order and Badge recipients was announced and thousands of migrants celebrated their first day as new Australian citizens.

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