Australia Major Events CALENDAR 2015 Holidays Observances Sporting Australian Calendars of event ICC Cricket World Cup

Hi Friends. Welcome to 123greetingsquotes.com. Today here we present important list of events in Australia in this present lovely year 2015. Major sports events in tennis, football and cricket are the special attractions. Also ther are many such wonderful events in different places of the country. List of National holidays along with the complete calender of national and international days and events in Australia are listed out for you here. 

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🙂 Australia Major Events CALENDAR 2015 Holidays Observances Sporting Australian Calendars of event ICC Cricket World Cup

2015: International Year of Soils

Australia’s Major Events for 2015

There are many important events in this special year 2015 in Australia. Major Sports events are going to be a spectacular view in January and February of this year 2015. Let us see this. From international food and wine festivals and art exhibitions to action-packed cycling and running marathons, Australia hosts many world class events. Join the excitement of international cricket, rugby or tennis, which are played somewhere in Australia all year round. There are festivals with everything from comedy to opera and plenty for sports fans. Watch the yachts sail out of Sydney Harbour or into historic Hobart in the Sydney to Hobart race. Be a part of Melbourne’s adrenalin-pumping Formula 1 Grand Prix. Other flagship Australian celebrations include Australia Day and Sydney’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks show and exuberant Mardi Gras. These are the important list of events in this year that are going to be a part of fun filled time in Australia.

AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015

Date & Time: 9 January to 31 January 2015

In 2015 the biggest football tournament Australia has ever hosted will kick off on the 9th January when the Australian Socceroos play Kuwait under the lights at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. 16 countries including Japan, Iraq, China and Korea Republic will compete against each other in 32 matches over 23 days in Australia’s host cities, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Newcastle. With more than 500,000 spectators expected to attend the event, this is your chance to unite for your team and show your colours at what will truly be a spectacular tournament with exciting action both on and off the football pitch.

venue:

Various venues across Australia

Santos Tour Down Under

venue:

Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Date & Time:

17 – 25 January 2015
Follow the Santos Tour Down Under, the biggest and most prestigious professional cycling race in the region, featuring many of the world’s top riders. It winds its way through the picturesque scenery and wonderful vineyards of South Australia.

Australian Open

Australian Open Venue:

Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria

Australian Open Date & Time: 19 January – 1 February 2015

Savour the thrills and excitement of seeing the world’s top tennis players compete for the champions’ trophies at Australian Open 2015, the only one of the sport’s four Grand Slam events held in the Southern Hemisphere.

Australia Day

National

Date & Time:

26 January 2015
Australians celebrate their national day – Australia Day – with fun in the sun. It is a designated public holiday with hundreds of small and large events taking place across the nation. In Sydney, thousands of people gather along Sydney Harbour foreshore for the celebrations on the water. In towns and cities there are community breakfasts, beach parties, corroborees and concerts, parades and pageants, sporting events, cultural and historic exhibitions and fireworks displays. Citizenship ceremonies are held to welcome new residents. It’s a day for Australians to celebrate everything that’s great about being Australian. There’s no better time to visit to meet Australians and see the country at its most relaxed.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Venue:

Various venues across Australia

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Date & Time:

14 February to 29 March 2015

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Information

 
ICC Cricket World Cup is the flagship event of the international cricket calendar and is one of the world’s largest international sports tournaments. In 2015 it will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand with the tournament kicking off on the 14th February at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and then returning to the city for the final match on the 29th March. Australia will hold 26 of the 49 matches in host cities including Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart and Perth. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support your team as they compete against the world’s greatest cricketers.

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Victoria
27 February – 15 March 2015
From World’s Longest Lunches in breathtaking places to avant-garde tasting dishes from global culinary superstars, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has it all. Indulge the senses over 17 days as a diverse program of one-off events unfold throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Venue:

Albert Park, Melbourne

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Date and Time:

12 – 15 March 2015
Thrill to the roar of the most expensive cars as the world’s finest Formula One drivers race each other around an incomparable lakeside street circuit in Melbourne’s beautiful Albert Park. The location, midway between the towering centre city skyline and Port Phillip Bay, guarantees spectacular TV images – but it’s even better being there.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Sydney, NSW
27 March – 27 April 2015
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is not just an opera, it’s a complete night’s entertainment under the summer night sky. This unforgettable event includes Sydney’s iconic skyline as its backdrop. Arrive by water taxi, drink and dine in style at the pop-up bars and restaurants, then sit back in the tiered seats to take in the drama.

Sydney Royal Easter Show

Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, , Sydney, NSW
26 March – 8 April 2015
Held over two weeks around Easter, Australia’s largest annual event celebrates a rich and varied culture – the one time of the year when the nation’s most international city returns to its roots, honouring Australia’s country origins and rural traditions.

Byron Bay Bluesfest

2 – 6 April 2015
Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, 11km north of Byron Bay in northern NSW.
One of the most beloved festivals in Australia, the Byron Bay Bluesfest attracts some of the best blues and roots performers from across the globe. Past performers have included Buddy Guy, Paul Simon, Iggy and the Stooges and Elvis Costello. The festival also boasts wonderful camping grounds and any number of great food and beverage market stalls.

Vivid Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales
May – June 2015
See Sydney in a sparkling new light during the annual Vivid Sydney. Each winter, the world’s best designers and artists transform the city. See stunning images projected onto Sydney Opera House, control the lights on the Harbour Bridge, play with interactive light sculptures throughout the city centre, experience great music and hear inspiring talks.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon

4 – 5 July 2015
Start and finish at Southport, Gold Coast
Novice or veteran, young or old, this two-day running festival at Australia’s famed Gold Coast ¬– with its incomparable beaches, theme parks and superb nightlife – has something you can aim for. A faster time, a longer distance or even a first fun run; you can set your own challenge and the 65% of runners who have set new personal best times at this event.

Floriade

Commonwealth Park, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
13 September – 12 October 2014
Canberra’s famously frosty winters provide the perfect nurturing conditions for the million tulips and annuals that bloom right on cue each spring in a park overlooking Lake Burley Griffin. Once a daytime-only event, the Floriade festival now includes NightFest, with cutting-edge light installations and entertainment over five magical evenings in September.

Good Food Month
1 – 31 October 2014
New South Wales
Australia’s dining scene is vibrant all year round but it reaches a peak in October, when chefs, restaurateurs and providores throughout New South Wales pull out all the stops to showcase the state’s gourmet offerings. The month is jam-packed with one-off dinners, fabulous breakfast, lunch and dessert deals, pop-up events, glamorous parties, kitchen-gardening workshops, food talks and night markets.

Melbourne Cup Carnival

1 – 8 November 2014
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
Experience the thrills, elegance, excitement and unparalleled atmosphere at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, a truly glamorous horse racing carnival featuring the 153 year old Emirates Melbourne Cup. It is a time to dress up, be seen, dine out, sip champagne and hope you pick a winner. Featuring the world’s top international horses and jockeys, it’s really an excuse for a national party.

New Years Eve 2016

Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW
31 December
Everyone should treat themselves to at least one New Year’s Eve in Sydney – it’s the perfect party city. Midnight comes earlier to Sydney than almost any other major international city, so cameras from around the world are trained on the city as its dramatic firework extravaganza unfolds. Enjoying it live is infinitely better!

Major National health events 2015 in Australia

Major National health events in January 2015

01 January – New Year’s Day – Nationwide

26 January – Australia Day – Nationwide

National health events in February

Month of February – Heart Research Month – Nationwide – Heart Research Australia 02 9436 0056

6 February – National Wear Red Day – Nationwide – Heart Research Australia 02 9436 0056

Major National health events in 2015 March

2 March – Labour Day – WA

8-15 March – Multiple Birth Awareness Week – Nationwide – Australian Multiple Birth Association email Australian Multiple Birth Association

9 March – Canberra Day – ACT

9 March – Labour Day – VIC

9 March – 8 Hours Day – TAS

9 March – Adelaide Cup Day – SA

Australian National health events in 2015 April

3 April – Good Friday – Nationwide

6 April – Easter Monday – Nationwide

7 April – World Health Day – Worldwide – World Health Organisation

19 April – MS Melbourne Cycle – Victoria – MS Organisation email MS Organisation 1300 705 340

19-25 April – Osteopathy Awareness Week – Worldwide – Osteopathy Australia email Osteopathy Australia

25 April – Anzac Day – Nationwide

National health events in MAy 2015 in Australia

May
17-23 May – Food Allergy Awareness Week – Nationwide – Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

21 May – Doctors Day in May – Nationwide – Twice the Doctor

24-30 May – National Palliative Care Week – Nationwide – Palliative Care Council South Australia

24-30 May – Macular Degeneration Awareness Week – Nationwide – Macular Disease Foundation Australia – email Macular Disease Foundation Australia 1800 111 709

31 May – World No Tobacco Day – Worldwide – World Health Organization (WHO)

List of National events in June 2015

Month of June – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – Nationwide – Bowel Cancer Australia

1 June – Western Australian Day – WA

8 June – Queen’s Birthday – Nationwide (except WA)

17 June – Red Apple Day – Nationwide – Bowel Cancer Australia

Major National health events in July 2015

July
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 National events List in August 2015 in Australia

1 August – Jeans for Genes Day – Nationwide – Jeans for Genes Australia

2-9 August – DonateLife Week – Nationwide – Organ and Tissue Authority email Organ and Tissue Authority

3-10 August – Dental Health Week – Nationwide – Australian Dental Association

23-29 August – Hearing Awareness Week – Nationwide – Department of Health

Major National health events in  2015 September

28 September – Queen’s Birthday – WA

28 September – Family and Community Day – ACT

28 September – 4 October – Sleep Awareness Week – Nationwide – Sleep Health Foundation

Major National health events in 2015 October

Month of October – Shoctober – Defibrillator Awareness Month – Nationwide – Cardiac Arrest Survival Foundation

Month of October – October Lupus Awareness Month – Worldwide – Lupus Foundation email Lupus Foundation

6 October – Labour Day – ACT, NSW, SA, QLD

22 October – Australian IBD Day – Nationwide – The Gut Foundation

Major National health events in 2015 November

2 November – Recreation Day – TAS

3 November – Melbourne Cup Day – VIC

9 November – National Hat Day – Nationwide – Australian Rotary Health

Australian Important National health events in  2015 December

1 December – World AIDS Day – Worldwide – World AIDS Day Australia

25 December – Christmas Day – Nationwide

26 December – Boxing Day – Nationwide

Calendar of events for Honours and National Symbols

Calendar of events for January

26 January National Symbols eventAustralia Day – Australian National Flag to fly.
26 January Honours and Awards eventAustralia Day Honours List announced.

Australian Calendar of events for February

February Honours and Awards eventAustralian Bravery Decorations to be announced.
1 February Honours and Awards eventCommonwealth Public Service Medal nominations due.
13 February National Symbols eventAnniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations – Australian National Flag, Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag to fly.

Australia’s Calendar of events for March 2015

March National Symbols eventCommonwealth Day – Australian National Flag to fly (second Monday).

Important Calendar of events for April

25 April National Symbols eventAnzac Day – Australian National Flag to fly at half-mast.

Calendar of events for May 2015 in Australia

May National Symbols eventNational Reconciliation Week – Australian National Flag, Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag to fly.

List of Calendar of events for June 2015

June Honours and Awards eventThe Queen’s Birthday Honours List announced.
National Symbols eventThe Queen’s Birthday- Australian National Flag to fly.
21 June Honours and Awards eventMidwinter’s Day Honours announced.

Australian events Calendar for July 2015

July National Symbols eventNAIDOC Week – Australian National Flag, Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag to fly.

Australian events Calendar for 2015  August

August Honours and Awards eventAustralian Bravery Decorations to be announced.
1 August Honours and Awards eventCommonwealth Public Service Medal nominations due.

Events Calendar for 2015 September

1 September National Symbols eventNational Wattle Day.
3 September National Symbols eventAustralian National Flag Day – Australian National Flag to fly.
17 September National Symbols eventCitizenship Day – Australian National Flag to fly.

Australia events Calendar for 2015 October

24 October National Symbols eventUnited Nations Day – United Nations Flag to fly.

Events Calendar for July 2015 November in Australia

11 November National Symbols eventRemembrance Day – Australian National Flag to fly at half-mast.

Australia Major Events CALENDAR 2015 Holidays Observances Sporting Australian Calendars of event ICC Cricket World Cup

Originally posted 2015-01-06 04:41:33.

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