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Every year, on the 26th of January, Aussies flock to their golden beaches and light their barbecues in celebration of Australia Day
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Previously known as Foundation Day, it marks the official national day of Australia
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Celebrations range from traditional Aboriginal dances, to tall ships racing from Sydney Harbour, to Vegemite wrestling
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In the soaring heat, thousands of Australians turn out to enjoy the day's festivities
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Tall ships take part in the annual Australia Day tall ship race on Sydney Harbour
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Sydney ferries take part in the annual Australia Day Ferrython at Sydney Harbour
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Ferries speed past the Opera House in Sydney
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Teenagers jump from the bell at Cottesloe Beach in Perth
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A young boy dips his head underneath a water fountain at Cook & Phillips Aquatic Centre as temperatures soar past 30 degrees
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Beachgoers relax in the sunshine on Bondi Beach in Sydney
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Swimmers float on large inflatable thongs (flip-flops) during the 5th Annual Havaianas Thong Challenge World Record attempt at Cottesloe Beach in Perth
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Beachgoers play on large inflatable thongs on Bondi Beach in Sydney...
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... in a World Record attempt...
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presumably to see how many fun loving Aussies they can get so swim with an inflatable thong!
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Former French tennis player Henri Leconte enjoys a barbecue during the Australian Open at Melbourne Park...
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... he was joined by current French tennis star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
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Women take part in the Doctor Pong's Pub Vegemite Wrestling competition in Sydney
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A Vegemite sandwich
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