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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Western_Australia_DayWestern Australia Day - Wikipedia

    Western Australia Day or simply WA Day (formerly known as Foundation Day) is a public holiday in Western Australia (WA), celebrated on the first Monday in June each year to commemorate the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829.

  3. www.celebratewa.com.au › what-is-wa-dayWhat is WA Day? - Celebrate WA

    • What Is WA Day?
    • What Is The History of WA Day?
    • What Are The Western Australian of The Year Awards?
    • What Happens on The WA Day Long Weekend in June?
    WA Day takes place on the first Monday in June each year.
    It’s a day to celebrate all Western Australians, recognising our Aboriginal history, early European settlers and the many from all over the world who have made, and continue to make, Western Austra...
    It’s a day for each of us to reflect and celebrate all the great things about our people, our lifestyle, our culture and our potential.

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    Prior to 2012, June 1 was known as Foundation Day, which marked the day when the first European settlers, under the command of Captain James Stirling RN, Lieutenant Governor, arrived from Britain t...
    In April 2012 Foundation Day was formally changed to WA Day following bipartisan political support in the Western Australian Parliament.
    The legislation emphasised that the new ‘State Day’ was to be inclusive of all people no matter how long they have called themselves Western Australians.

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    The Western Australian of the Year Awards recognise Western Australians who demonstrate excellence in their field and make a positive contribution to our community.
    There are seven award categories – Aboriginal, Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Professions, Sport and Youth.
    The overall Western Australian of the Year is selected from the winners of these award categories.

    See full list on celebratewa.com.au

    Every year the WA Day long weekend kicks off with the Western Australian of the Year Awards presentation on the Friday night.
    Over the WA Day long weekend, everyone can join in celebrating all that makes our state great by attending the free WA Day Festival events held in metropolitan and regional areas state-wide.
    Find out what’s in store at each of the event locations around the state checking out the WA Day Festival page on this website.

    See full list on celebratewa.com.au

  4. nationaltoday.com › western-australia-dayWestern Australia Day - National Today

    WA Day, as it's colloquially known, is a public holiday in Western Australia — and also serves as a basis for the Western Australian of the Year Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement in these categories: Community, Professions, Sport and Youth, Aboriginal, Community, and Arts & Culture.

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  5. museum.wa.gov.au › about › latest-newsWestern Australian Museum joins in WA Day celebrations

    The WA Day Fiesta in Familyville is a spectacular celebration of Western Australia's heritage and community spirit. This exciting event will take place at Gwoonwardu Mia from 10am to 2pm on Monday, 3 June and promises a day filled with excitement, entertainment, and family-friendly fun.

  6. www.celebratewa.com.au › aboutAbout Us - Celebrate WA

    The WA Day holiday always takes place on the first Monday in June and is now the focal point for encouraging state-wide participation in the wide range of activities and events that showcase the Western Australian spirit and our many achievements.