Here are a few different ways to celebrate Australia Day this year. Ah, Australia Day. It’s the day the First Fleet came to our shores and the day that marks the end of holidays when you’re a kid (boo). It’s also the day to celebrate this freakin’ awesome country we are lucky enough to call home. I did some hard core research and compiled this list of 15 ways to celebrate Australia Day. All the ways to celebrate Australia Day 1. Listen to the Hottest 100 I mean, this has to be first as it is how millions of...
Here are a few different ways to celebrate Australia Day this year. Ah, Australia Day. It’s the day the First Fleet came to our shores and the day that marks the end of holidays when you’re a kid (boo). It’s also the day to celebrate this freakin’ awesome country we are lucky enough to call home. I did some hard core research and compiled this list of 15 ways to celebrate Australia Day. All the ways to celebrate Australia Day 1. Listen to the Hottest 100 I mean, this has to be first as it is how millions of...
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