Australia Day, celebrated annually on 26 January, is the official national day of Australia, commemorating the establishment of the first British settlement on the continent of Australia. The date is that of the foundation of a British penal colony at Sydney Cove on Port Jackson, New South Wales in 1788, by Captain Arthur Phillip, in his capacity as the first Governor of New South Wales. Australia Day is an official public holiday in all states and territories of Australia

Website:

www.australiaday.gov.au

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The Australian National Wedding Exhibition is the largest bridal exhibition and the only national one in Australia, featuring an extensive display of the country's finest wedding providers.

Come see Australia's most extensive range of Bridal Gowns and Formal Wear, Wedding Cakes and Invitations, Honeymoon Destinations, Exotic Wedding Locations, Exquisite Venues for your Reception, Over 25 Wedding Cars on Show, Wedding Entertainment and much more! This is Australia's premier Wedding Exhibition on a National Level so don't miss your opportunity to plan your wedding with Australia's most extensive range of Bridal and Wedding Suppliers.

Dates: 7/2/2009 - 8/2/2009

Venue: Sydney Olympic Park

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The Australian Blues Music Festival

The Australian Blues Music Festival is held on the second weekend of February every year in a variety of venues throughout the historic CBD of
Goulburn NSW. It is The National Festival of Australian Blues Music and
showcases the very best of emerging and established Aussie blues talent. The
line-up includes acoustic and electric acts with a range of styles from the
roots of blues music to the music that has been influenced by blues

Features include: Australian Blues Music 'Chain' Awards, open mic/jam
throughout the weekend, Youth in Blues Jam, Pro-Jam, vintage guitar and ampshop, workshops with the artists, buskers & markets.

When: 12-15 February 2009

Where: Variety of venues throughout the historic Goulburn CBD

Phone: 02 4823 4492 or Freecall 1800 353 646 (within Australia)

Email: info@australianbluesfestival.com.au

More info: www.australianbluesfestival.com.au

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The AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR is Australia's premier Trade Fair for the footwear industry.

The Australian Shoe Fair was developed in 2006 as a result of demand from suppliers and industry stakeholders for a high quality, industry operated and truly independent footwear Fair for the Australian market.

Welcoming buyers from around Australia and overseas the Australian Shoe Fair has quickly established itself as the major buying Fair for the footwear industry.

Event Dates: 13 - 15 February 2009 

Event Venue: Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour

Event Website: http://www.aec.net.au/shoe/

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With the expansion to the Gold Coast Convention Centre doubling display floor space, we are pleased to announce a new and exciting super show featuring The Australian Motorcycle Expo, The Australian Scooter Festival and The Australian Personal Watercraft Show.

Formerly known as the Australian Motorcycle Expo Brisbane (past two years held in the Brisbane Convention Centre), the Australian Motorcycle Expo will bring the largest motorcycle exhibition ever seen in Queensland including the latest in motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, apparel, accessories and motorcycle-related services. Test-ride facilities for adults and children will be available, plus a huge bargain bonanza riding apparel and merchandise clearance sale.

The Australian Scooter Festival - if your into scooters or have thought about the benefits of riding a scooter you cant afford to miss the largest gathering of new scooters on display within Australia. Test ride facilities will be available along with scooter products and services on display and available for sale over the entire show.

The Australian Personal Watercraft Show is another first for Australia with the latest in PWC technology, products and related services on display within the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Plus live displays, test rides and tours all operating less than 50m outside the venue within the Gold Coast waterways.

Live action will feature all weekend long including some of Australia's best freestyle riders including crusty members, Australia's best jet ski freestyle riders, freestyle mini bike riders, PWC shows, motorcycle trials and many more.

The finals of the Australian Custom Bike Championships will be on display along with many show features.

Dates: 20/2/2009 - 22/2/2009

Venue: Brisbane Convention Centre

Website: www.australianmotorcycleexpo.com.au

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