when did we start celebrating australia day on 26 january
Australia Day Victoria adopted January 26 as Australia Day in 1931,[18] and by 1935, all states of Australia were celebrating 26 January as Australia Day (although it was still known as Anniversary Day in New South Wales).[15] The name "Foundation Day" persisted in local usage.[29]
Australia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Australia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Queensland between 4 and 15 April 2018. It was Australia's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Australia has previously hosted the Games four times â€“ 1938 Sydney, 1962 Perth, 1982 Brisbane and 2006 Melbourne.