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Australia Celebrates Live at Parliament House, 2016

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Canberrans and visitors kick off Australia Day celebrations early with the announcement of the Australian of the Year awards and the Australia Celebrates Live concert on the lawns of Parliament House.

Marlies Wijntjes of Forde in an Australian mask.

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Marlies Wijntjes of Forde in an Australian mask. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Yuew Baak, 1, Achol Baak, 3, and Akon Baak, 7, of Crystalbrook playing with an Australian flag.

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Yuew Baak, 1, Achol Baak, 3, and Akon Baak, 7, of Crystalbrook playing with an Australian flag.Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Lillian Davidson, 6, and Imogen Davidson, 8, of Sydney.

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Lillian Davidson, 6, and Imogen Davidson, 8, of Sydney. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Ian Robertson of Morisset waves the Aboriginal and a Green and Gold flag.

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Ian Robertson of Morisset waves the Aboriginal and a Green and Gold flag. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

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From left, Leeannah Faith of Gold Coast and Belinda Murphy of Amaroo find a good spot up front near the stage.

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From left, Leeannah Faith of Gold Coast and Belinda Murphy of Amaroo find a good spot up front near the stage. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Akon Baak, 7, of Crystalbrook playing with an Australian flag with brother Yuew Baak, 1.

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Akon Baak, 7, of Crystalbrook playing with an Australian flag with brother Yuew Baak, 1.Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Mathilda Donnelly, 3, of Charnwood takes her uncle Josh Donnelly for a run.

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Mathilda Donnelly, 3, of Charnwood takes her uncle Josh Donnelly for a run. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Akon Baak, 7, of Crystalbrook playing with an Australian flag.

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Akon Baak, 7, of Crystalbrook playing with an Australian flag. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Teleah White, 12, of Moruya waiting for the entertainment to start.

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Teleah White, 12, of Moruya waiting for the entertainment to start. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Amy Mallison, Louisa Mallison and Brett Goodwin of Dubbo relaxing.

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Amy Mallison, Louisa Mallison and Brett Goodwin of Dubbo relaxing. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

From left, Larissa Quast of Kambah, Patrick Cook, 4, of Macgregor, Sandra Cook of Kambah, Alex Cook, 6, Robyn Cook of Coffs Harbour and Chris Cook, 4, of Kambah.

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From left, Larissa Quast of Kambah, Patrick Cook, 4, of Macgregor, Sandra Cook of Kambah, Alex Cook, 6, Robyn Cook of Coffs Harbour and Chris Cook, 4, of Kambah. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Kellie O'Regan of Weston with daughter Isla Congdon, 4.

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Kellie O'Regan of Weston with daughter Isla Congdon, 4.Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Chester Beattie, 13, of Bruce.

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Chester Beattie, 13, of Bruce. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

One happy Aussie, Stirling Thompson of Toowoomba.

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One happy Aussie, Stirling Thompson of Toowoomba. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

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Kerry McGilbevy of Rivett.

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Kerry McGilbevy of Rivett. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Matilda Abela, 5, of Jerrabomberra with a few Aussie flags.

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Matilda Abela, 5, of Jerrabomberra with a few Aussie flags. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Crowd at the Australian of the Year Awards.

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Crowd at the Australian of the Year Awards. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Crowd at the Australian of the Year Awards.

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Crowd at the Australian of the Year Awards. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Crowd at the Australian of the Year Awards.

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Crowd at the Australian of the Year Awards. Credit:Jeffrey Chan

Nathaniel performing for the crowd.

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Nathaniel performing for the crowd. Credit:Jeffrey Chan