The sails of the Sydney Opera House are illuminated by a projection of artwork ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ by artist Garry Purchase during the Dawn Reflection ceremony in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 26, 2026. George Chan/Getty ImagesA mighty breaching whale, lit up on the Sydney Opera House’s sails, has heralded Australia Day, as political leaders and police plead for calm across planned demonstrations.Indigenous artist Garry Purchase’s artwork was the backdrop to early morning celebrations in Sydney, ahead of citizenship ceremonies and barbecues around the nation.
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