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Nyk Carnsew and Duncan Murray

Australia Day a 'day off' after tough years: premier

People in NSW are being encouraged to celebrate Australia Day despite controversy over the date. (Jeremy Ng/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW residents should come together and enjoy a day off on Australia Day despite the controversy surrounding the public holiday, the state's premier says.

Chris Minns says he will attend official events to mark the occasion on January 26 as Sydney Harbour becomes the centrepiece of free festivities and celebrations of Indigenous history.

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