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Sydney, New South Wales State, Australia: The national flag of Australia is projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House during Australia Day celebrations. The Sydney Opera House sails are illuminated with a special light-up as part of the Australia Day 2026 celebrations in Sydney, alongside a spectacular fireworks display. Australia Day, celebrated annually on January 26, marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Indigenous Australians refer to the day as Invasion Day, with ongoing discussions about changing the date to a day that can be celebrated by all Australians. Sydney Australia - ZUMAs197 20260126_aaa_s197_238

Sydney, New South Wales State, Australia: The national flag of Australia is projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House during Australia Day celebrations. The Sydney Opera House sails are illuminated with a special light-up as part of the Australia Day 2026 celebrations in Sydney, alongside a spectacular fireworks display. Australia Day, celebrated annually on January 26, marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Indigenous Australians refer to the day as Invasion Day, with ongoing discussions about changing the date to a day that can be celebrated by all Australians. Sydney Australia - ZUMAs197 20260126_aaa_s197_238

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Recording Date: Jan 26, 2026

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January 26, 2026, Sydney, New South Wales State, Australia: The national flag of Australia is projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House during Australia Day celebrations. The Sydney Opera House sails are illuminated with a special light-up as part of the Australia Day 2026 celebrations in Sydney, alongside a spectacular fireworks display. Australia Day, celebrated annually on January 26, marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Indigenous Australians refer to the day as Invasion Day, with ongoing discussions about changing the date to a day that can be celebrated by all Australians. Sydney Australia - ZUMAs197 20260126_aaa_s197_238

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