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Australian National Flag Day - Friday 3 September 2010
The Australian National Flag is Australia’s foremost national symbol. It was first flown in 1901 and has become an expression of Australian identity and pride.
Australian National Flag Day is an opportunity for individuals, community organisations, local authorities, businesses and schools to celebrate with pride the anniversary of the Australian National Flag.
Australian National Flag Day, proclaimed in 1996 as a national day, celebrates the first time the flag was flown on 3 September 1901. On that day Prime Minister Edmund Barton announced the winners of a competition to design a flag for Australia. A large flag, 5.5 metres by 11 metres, was flown over the dome of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. At that time the flag was known as the Commonwealth blue ensign; later, the flag became known as the Australian National Flag.
All Australians are encouraged to fly or display the Australian National Flag to celebrate Australian National Flag Day on 3 September each year.
Further information on how to celebrate Australian National Flag Day can be found on the Australian National Flag webpage and the Commonwealth Flag Network notification is on the Flag Announcements webpage.
Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement
The Australian Bravery Decorations were announced by the Governor-General and are available through the Australian Honours Database on this website. You can search for the latest honours recipients through the Search Australian Honours page. Award details for recipients are listed alphabetically and you can search the list of recipients by name, postcode, town or city.
The official gazetted version of the Australian Bravery Decorations is available on the Attorney-General’s website.
Please note: This version provides full address details of recipients where their address details have been released for publication.
A comprehensive list for the Australian Bravery Decorations list, including media notes, is available at the Governor-General's website.
Australian National Anthem
The Australian National Anthem, proclaimed in 1984, identifies Australia at home and overseas. It unites the nation and is a public expression of joy and pride in being Australian.
The anthem is used at important public ceremonies, sporting and community events. The words of the Australian National Anthem are available for download on this site.
Australian Antarctic Medal
The Australian Antarctic Medal is awarded for outstanding service in scientific research or exploration in Antarctica. Australia has been involved in scientific exploration of Antarctica since the expeditions led by Sir Douglas Mawson in 1911- 1914. Dr Patricia Selkirk was awarded the Australian Antarctic Medal in 2004 for her research conducted over 17 Antarctic expeditions.