Australia marks national day

Amid the barbecues, beer, seafood and music, Australians have marked the national day with celebrations right across the country.

Part and parcel of Australia Day is trying to second guess the weather.

Much of the East coast dodged the rain and soggy conditions, while other states battled the stifling heat.

For almost 14,000 new citizens, today was the first time they could officially call Australia home, Peta-Jane Madam reports.