Premier Dominic Perrottet said unity must be the nation’s goal during a speech at the WugulOra dawn ceremony at Barangaroo on Australia Day.
“WugulOra as we know means ‘one mob’ and that captures the heart and the spirit of what Australia must be about in 2022 as we rise to the challenges and the opportunities that face our nation in the short term and in the future,” Mr Perrottet said.
“In a nation that has become home to people from every corner of the globe and all walks of life, our strength is in our unity. Now this may not yet be a reality but it must be our goal and I do believe that the tide is turning.”
Yvonne Weldon, Deputy Chair of the Australia Day Council of NSW, and of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council said: "The First Nations events on Australia Day are not only about showcasing our culture but about educating and including all Australians on the journey of reconciliation."
Thousands of people flocked to Sydney Harbour on 26 January to watch events including annual maritime extravaganza the Ferrython. Four Emerald-class ferries - May Gibbs, Catherine Hamlin, Victor Chang and Pemulwuy - raced to the Harbour Bridge, with Pemulwuy taking the line honours.
There were many vessels competing on the harbour for either finish line honours or best dressed, with the majestic Soren Larsen winning the Tall Ships Race.
Festivities concluded with fireworks and the Australia Day Live music concert, featuring artists including Daryl Braithwaite and Casey Donovan.
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