22K views · 162 reactions | This is the Story of Australia – the story of an extraordinary nation. The Story begins 60,000 years ago. New chapters are written every day. On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others. And we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. We’re all part of the story. Australia Day Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. | Aus Day | Facebook

Australia Day has become a subject of political passions, but amid the growing debate a new film is highlighting our history of national celebration. Freshly restored images show how the nation marked the biggest Australia Day of all, the bicentennial event of 1988. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Adelaide