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William Ton and Rachael Ward

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

The We-Akon Dilinja dawn ceremony opened Melbourne's activities on Australia's national day. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

The ancient pulsating drone of a didgeridoo signalled the rumbling beginning to a contentious day that was marked by celebration, commemoration and protests in Victoria.

Victorians braved the early hours of Friday to attend the We-Akon Dilinja dawn ceremony in St Kilda which opened activities on Australia's national day.

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