5.2K views · 74 reactions | Today we celebrate Australian National Flag Day  The Australian Flag was first flown on 3 September 1901, over the dome of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. Learn more about the history of the Australian National Flag: https://www.pmc.gov.au/honours-and-symbols/australian-national-symbols/australian-national-flag | Australian Government | Facebook

🇦🇺 National Flag Day 🇦🇺 Today we honour the Australian Flag — a proud symbol of our history, values and patriotism. First flown in 1901, it continues to represent all Australians, from the past to the present. The Australian Flag represents our shared history, our democratic values and the freedoms we cherish. It flies over our schools, our Parliament, our sporting fields and on the shoulders of those who serve in our defence forces — a constant reminder of who we are and what we stand for.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson calls out the Greens Party, suggesting they are “afraid” of the Australian flag. | Sky News Australia

TWO Royal Australian Air Force jet fighters surprised Lae residents on Tuesday morning with a flypast as part of the city’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations. Families packed the newly-renovated Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium as early as 6am to witness the national flag raising ceremony. Accompanying Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP John Rosso to the state event was the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles. A minute of silence was observed for the late G