It's Australia Day, good wishes to our friend Nutsy, and all from Australia (sound)

[Dan Murphy]

I know Nutsy had a post she made here about her day a day or so ago, but thought it a good idea to again wish her, and all of Australia, good wishes today (it is Monday there now), Australia Day.

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Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country.

On Australia Day we celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation.

It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

What's great about Australia?

There are many great things about this country:

The people - The life savers on the beach and the farmers in the bush; the larrikins; our sporting heroes, artists and visionaries; the volunteers who dedicate their lives to others; the spirit of pulling together in hard times and achieving beyond expectation; the eminent Australians from all walks of life, the battlers and the ordinary Australians who are anything but ordinary.

Our land - Fragile yet enduring. Harsh and extreme, lush and bountiful-a continent like no other. Our ancient land offers boundless opportunity, sustains us and makes us who we are.

Our diversity - A nation of difference and unity. People from the city, the country, different nations and backgrounds; we are one people, living together. Through our diverse beliefs and experiences we learn from each other and grow together.

The indigenous cultures - The rich and resilient spirituality; the knowledge, art and history. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are part of Australia's identity and culture.

Our freedom and democracy - A society built on fundamental rights and responsibilities. Freedom of thought and expression. Participation in government and respect for and equality under the law.

A fair go for all - An enduring spirit of mateship and fairness. A compassionate society committed to access to employment, housing, health and education. Ours is a land of opportunity where we can do anything.

Aye mate, sounds like a wonderful place to live, Nutsy, and all who call Australia home. I'm glad our world is so small today and we all get to know each other as we do.

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[floridaminnie]

Happy Australian Day Nusty!

 

[Serena]

Happy Australia Day Nutsy!

 

[onecoolmama]

I hope you have a wonderful Aussie day, Nusty mate!!!LOL!

 

[Nutsy]

Thanks so much Dan & you wonderful guys.............this so is sweet............

So nice to know that we are thought of all the way over there


Makes it all that much more special.

Btw Dan I love Waltzing Matlida.................it's way better than Advance Australia Fair.......it's fair dinkum Aussie

 

[IloveDMB]

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY, Nutsy!

How was your Tia Maria?

 

[Nutsy]

Tiamaria is still waiting for me..........will have it tonight.........it's only 3.10pm yet

 

[KimRaye]

Happy Aussie Day, Luvvy!

 

[Grog]

Hi Nutsy Happy Australia Day!