Australia Day parade celebrates firefighters

Firefighters on Australia Day in Melbourne.

Firefighters on Australia Day in Melbourne. Source: AAP

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Australia Day has been marked around the country with events including citizenship ceremonies, barbeques and parades. But those attending the celebrations say the response to this summer's bushfires has made the events particularly special.

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