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11 AUSTRALIA DAY – SPECIAL COVERAGE AUSTRALIA DAY – SPECIAL COVERAGE » news parra « parra news Do something unique this Australia Day 2021 26, Tuesday, January Five great ways to celebrate our national day – from waterslides and wake boarding to relaxing in the park or taking part in a local bushwalk

nicola barton Pack a picnic lunch or enjoy the Tiger adult tickets are on sale here out west but a day at Prospect’s booking ahead for wake boarding and the Pool Cafe or Deck Cafe. online-only for $39.99 per adult and Raging Waters is what the summer Aussie aqua park. Tuesday, JanuaryTuesday, 26, 2021 There’s also loads of exotic animals from $19 for children three to 15-years-old. spirit is all about. Enjoy a day in nature with an array of hether it’s a game of cricket, Africa and Asia to see. Featherdale is $35 for adults and $22 for Whether you’re looking to laze by the swimming holes and bushwalks BBQ or day out with the If you’re wanting to get a bit more up children three to 15-years-old. wave pool and work on your tan or get your Immerse yourself in all that western W family, we all have our ways of close and personal, Featherdale Sydney Bask in the Aussie sun and slip down blood pumping on one of their 30 rides, Sydney has to offer with a fun, free, day celebrating what makes us Australian on Wildlife Park specialises in Australian the slides at Raging Waters slides and attractions, there’s sure to be out around some of the region’s best January 26. native wildlife and birds. It’s the closest thing we’ve got to a beach something for all members of the family. waterholes. Whilst this year’s events are slightly Lace up your walking shoes for some more restricted due to COVID-19, there’s bushwalking before taking a dip in mother still plenty of things to see and do across nature’s swimming pools. that’s bound to Lake Reserve, North get you in the Aussie Day spirit, whilst Parramatta; Reserve, keeping the whole family entertained. Carlingford; Yarramundi Reserve, Yarra- So grab your esky, zinc and a pair of mundi; and Jelly Bean Pools, Glenbrook thongs for our top five things to do in are all standouts. western Sydney on Australia Day. Reserve also has boat Get up close and personal with our Enjoy Australia Day at Lake Parramatta Reserve. hire, a fantastic kids playground and is Lake Parramatta Reserve. native wildlife monitored by a lifeguard. What better way to celebrate what makes There’s also plenty of shade, merchan- to the test, or not, a day out at Cables Wake Parks and picnics for those on a budget A new water playground at Dawson- us Australian than to explore our unique dise stores and places to eat, so we suggest Park Penrith is always an enjoyable one. There’s plenty of spectacular play- Damer Park, Oran Park has a number of and magnificent native creatures. you make a day of it! This tends to be the go-to place for grounds and water splash parks around water and non-water activities, including The new at Bungarribee is a A single day pass ranges around $60 per Penrith locals to spend their Australia Day the Greater Sydney region, bound to keep water slides, water spinners, swings, great day out for families, couples, friends person, with family passes available. festivities with lots of activities for all ages. the kids (and adults) cool and entertained trampolines and basketball facilities; even and the like. There’s also free admission for children On top of wake boarding, here you’ll all day. a ninja warrior course. Here you can see a huge range of our three and under. find a huge jumping pillow, water obstacle And what better way to celebrate There are also basketball facilities and native furry friends like and walla- For the thrill seekers, test out your course for all ages, lots of grass area and Australia Day than with an Aussie-style picnic areas. bies or the not so cuddly such as echidnas, skills at Cables Wake Park shady picnic tables. picnic, complete with lamingtons and This facility is also inclusive, so great for spiders and reptiles. Cables Wake Park is a great place to celebrate Australia Day. Cables Wake Park in Penrith. Whether you’re willing to put your skills It’s a popular spot so we recommend sausage sandwiches of course! those with additional needs. :: ::

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This Tuesday, we join together to proudly celebrate this great country of ours. Whether you were born here or immigrated here, everyone is part of the rich tapestry that makes up modern Australia. Australia For our great privilege as Aussies, we owe a debt of gratitude to those who went before us and an obligation towards those who will follow us. As we celebrate Australia Day, I invite you to join me in reflecting on both, and considering how we might make this country an even better place for 4  all Australians in the future. Dom Authorised by Dominic Perrottet MP, Suite 303, 51 Rawson Street, Epping NSW 2121, using parliamentary entitlements. 32 Beecroft Road, Epping NSW 2121 JOHN ALEXANDER MP 9869 4288 [email protected] FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENNELONG domperrottet.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone:(02) 9877 0266 johnalexander.net.au JohnAlexanderMP AuthorisedA by John Alexander MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 32 Beecroft Road, Epping NSW 2121. 12 Member for Epping 13 AUSTRALIA DAY – SPECIAL COVERAGE AUSTRALIA DAY – SPECIAL COVERAGE » news parra « parra news Do something unique this Australia Day 2021 26, Tuesday, January Five great ways to celebrate our national day – from waterslides and wake boarding to relaxing in the park or taking part in a local bushwalk

nicola barton Pack a picnic lunch or enjoy the Tiger Sydney Zoo adult tickets are on sale here out west but a day at Prospect’s booking ahead for wake boarding and the Pool Cafe or Lion Deck Cafe. online-only for $39.99 per adult and Raging Waters is what the summer Aussie aqua park. Tuesday, JanuaryTuesday, 26, 2021 There’s also loads of exotic animals from $19 for children three to 15-years-old. spirit is all about. Enjoy a day in nature with an array of hether it’s a game of cricket, Africa and Asia to see. Featherdale is $35 for adults and $22 for Whether you’re looking to laze by the swimming holes and bushwalks BBQ or day out with the If you’re wanting to get a bit more up children three to 15-years-old. wave pool and work on your tan or get your Immerse yourself in all that western W family, we all have our ways of close and personal, Featherdale Sydney Bask in the Aussie sun and slip down blood pumping on one of their 30 rides, Sydney has to offer with a fun, free, day celebrating what makes us Australian on Wildlife Park specialises in Australian the slides at Raging Waters slides and attractions, there’s sure to be out around some of the region’s best January 26. native wildlife and birds. It’s the closest thing we’ve got to a beach something for all members of the family. waterholes. Whilst this year’s events are slightly Lace up your walking shoes for some more restricted due to COVID-19, there’s bushwalking before taking a dip in mother still plenty of things to see and do across nature’s swimming pools. Greater Western Sydney that’s bound to Lake Parramatta Reserve, North get you in the Aussie Day spirit, whilst Parramatta; Hunts Creek Reserve, keeping the whole family entertained. Carlingford; Yarramundi Reserve, Yarra- So grab your esky, zinc and a pair of mundi; and Jelly Bean Pools, Glenbrook thongs for our top five things to do in are all standouts. western Sydney on Australia Day. Lake Parramatta Reserve also has boat Get up close and personal with our Enjoy Australia Day at Lake Parramatta Reserve. hire, a fantastic kids playground and is Lake Parramatta Reserve. native wildlife monitored by a lifeguard. What better way to celebrate what makes There’s also plenty of shade, merchan- to the test, or not, a day out at Cables Wake Parks and picnics for those on a budget A new water playground at Dawson- us Australian than to explore our unique dise stores and places to eat, so we suggest Park Penrith is always an enjoyable one. There’s plenty of spectacular play- Damer Park, Oran Park has a number of and magnificent native creatures. you make a day of it! This tends to be the go-to place for grounds and water splash parks around water and non-water activities, including The new Sydney Zoo at Bungarribee is a A single day pass ranges around $60 per Penrith locals to spend their Australia Day the Greater Sydney region, bound to keep water slides, water spinners, swings, great day out for families, couples, friends person, with family passes available. festivities with lots of activities for all ages. the kids (and adults) cool and entertained trampolines and basketball facilities; even and the like. There’s also free admission for children On top of wake boarding, here you’ll all day. a ninja warrior course. Here you can see a huge range of our three and under. find a huge jumping pillow, water obstacle And what better way to celebrate There are also basketball facilities and native furry friends like koalas and walla- For the thrill seekers, test out your course for all ages, lots of grass area and Australia Day than with an Aussie-style picnic areas. bies or the not so cuddly such as echidnas, skills at Cables Wake Park shady picnic tables. picnic, complete with lamingtons and This facility is also inclusive, so great for spiders and reptiles. Cables Wake Park is a great place to celebrate Australia Day. Cables Wake Park in Penrith. Whether you’re willing to put your skills It’s a popular spot so we recommend sausage sandwiches of course! those with additional needs. :: ::

Happy Australia Day! 4çç

This Tuesday, we join together to proudly celebrate this great country of ours. Whether you were born here or immigrated here, everyone is part of the rich tapestry that makes up modern Australia. Australia For our great privilege as Aussies, we owe a debt of gratitude to those who went before us and an obligation towards those who will follow us. As we celebrate Australia Day, I invite you to join me in reflecting on both, and considering how we might make this country an even better place for 4  all Australians in the future. Dom Authorised by Dominic Perrottet MP, Suite 303, 51 Rawson Street, Epping NSW 2121, using parliamentary entitlements. 32 Beecroft Road, Epping NSW 2121 JOHN ALEXANDER MP 9869 4288 [email protected] FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENNELONG domperrottet.com.au Email: [email protected] Phone:(02) 9877 0266 johnalexander.net.au JohnAlexanderMP AuthorisedA by John Alexander MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 32 Beecroft Road, Epping NSW 2121. 12 Member for Epping 13 AUSTRALIA DAY – SPECIAL COVERAGE « parra news Your Aussie Day quiz From movies to geography, how well do you know the place we call home?

1. How many states does Australia have? 16. In what sport did Steven Bradbury 2. What is the nickname of the current win his 2002 Olympic gold medal in? Tuesday, JanuaryTuesday, 26, 2021 Prime Minister? 17. What nationality was the architect of 3. In what year was ‘The Castle’ released the ? in cinemas? 18. Who is Australia’s Head of State? 4. How many joeys can a kangaroo have 19. What does the acronym QANTAS at one time? stand for? 5. What was the name of Delta 20. Who was the first woman to win the Goodrem’s first album? Cup? (pictured) 6. In what year did Australia II win the 21. What is the most northern point in America’s Cup? Australia? 7. On what date is ANZAC Day 22. Which is the largest desert in

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Forget arguments about what to play at your place on Australia Day – we’ve got you covered. Here’s our Australia Day playlist!

1. Cold Chisel – Khe Sanh 2. Daryl Braithwaite – The Horses 3. – You’re the Voice 4. INXS – Never Tear Us Apart 5. Men at Work – Down Under 6. AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long 7. Icehouse – Great Southern Land 8. Paul Kelly – Dumb Things 9. John Williamson – True Blue 10. – The Locomotion 11. – 12. Jet – 13. Jimmy Barnes – Working Class Man 14. – Tomorrow 15. – 16. – Better Be Home Soon 17. Powder Finger – On My Mind 18. – Treaty 19. Hunters and Collectors – Throw Make sure there’s some on your Australia Day playlist. deserves to be heard. Your Arms Around Me 20. – Chandelier 27. Shannon Noll – What About Me 35. – Chains 43. The Easybeats – Friday on My Mind 21. Thirsty Merc – Summertime 28. Powder Finger – My Happiness 36. Screaming Jets – Better 44. Five Seconds of Summer – She 22. Peter Allen – I Still Call Australia 29. AC/DC – Highway to Hell 37. – Looks So Perfect Standing There Home 30. GANGgajang – Sounds of Then (This 38. Rose Tattoo – We Can’t Be Beaten 45. Keith Urban – The Fighter 23. Hilltop Hoods – The Nosebleed Is Australia) 39. – Somebody That I Used To 46. Matt Corby – Brother Section 31. Goanna – Solid Rock Know 47. Pete Murray – So Beautiful 24. – Torn 32. Delta Goodrem – Lost Without You 40. Daddy Cool – Eagle Rock 48. Bernard Fanning – Wish You Well 25. Crowded House – Weather With You 33. – Battle Scars 41. Cold Chisel – Flame Trees 49. Human Nature – Every Time I Cry 26. Grinspoon – Chemical Heart 34. Choirboys – Run To Paradise 42. Tones and I – Dance Monkey 50. Divinyls – I Touch Myself

It wouldn’t be an Australia Day playlist without Guy Sebastian. Grinspoon will have you rocking on Australia Day. 15 AUSTRALIA DAY – SPECIAL COVERAGE « parra news Have a true blue day The essentials you need to make sure you have a terrific Australia Day

Emily Feszczuk Grab some grub From Vegemite sandwiches, meat

Tuesday, JanuaryTuesday, 26, 2021 pies and sausage rolls to lamingtons hether you are patriotic and pavlova, a feast on Australia Day or not, Australia Day is a must. Fire up the barbie and get W is the perfect excuse to snags going with fresh white bread throw a party for your household and sauce. Don’t forget a selection of (and limited guests) at home or in ice-cold beers or wine to share! a local park. Here are our top five Bring your best things to ensure you have a top day. No matter the game, Aussies love Dress up and decorate to win. Get everyone’s competitive First step of getting into the spirit spirit involved with a classic game is looking the part. You can’t go of cricket or a good old drinking past anything green and gold, some contest. If you want to up the stakes, Aussie flag face tattoos to go with try a thong toss or a lamington your singlet and of course a pair of eating competition. The winner gets thongs. Pop down to the two-dollar bragging rights for the rest of the day. store to grab some plastic Australian Belt out a banger flags and blow up kangaroo to be the It wouldn’t be Australia Day with- mascot for your day! out some true blue music. If Stay cool isn’t your thing then pick your own Australia Day is regularly a mix for everyone to sing along with. scorcher, so make sure to set up your If you are after a Top 50 playlist get together at the beach, river or by and don’t want to do the hard work, the pool. If all else fails, make a home check out our suggestions on page brand slip ‘n’ slide. All you need is a 15. tarp, detergent, a hose and a run-up. If you want to create your own, Just remember to slip, slop and slap make sure it includes a mix of clas- and to stay COVID-safe. sics and new hits! Australia Day is a great time to celebrate with family and friends.

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