At celebrations across the Mid North Coast our journalists asked: What does Australia Day mean to you?
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Many said it was a day to show pride in our country and an opportunity to give thanks for our peaceful lifestyle.
Some used the opportunity to comment on the recent debate around changing the date of Australia Day.
Related reading:
“It’s a day of camaraderie. It’s ridiculous to talk about changing the date,” said Peter Jude from Forster.
Port Macquarie-Hastings’ Senior Citizen of the year George Campbell acknowledged it’s a ‘difficult time’ for Indigenous Australians
“Australia Day to me means that people from all nations come together and celebrate and feel at home with being Australian.
“Multiculturalism is very important on a day like this. I know it’s a difficult time for our Aboriginal folk, but I’m pleased that they join in and give their Welcome To Country.”
To see the many varied responses click through the gallery above.
