'Invasion Day' protests kick off across the country
While Australia Day is celebrated by many, January 26 is observed as a day of mourning for many First Nations people.
Monuments defaced as Australia Day protests ramp up
Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday where tens of thousands across the country are expected to join protests in support of Aboriginal people ...
Date for Australia Day doesn't have to be divisive, says First Nations community leader
Ken Zulumovski, who has both First Nations and Macedonian heritage, says the date for Australia Day could stay the same but ...
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Quiet reflection before Aust Day protests and parties
Australia Day commemorations have kicked off with quiet reflections around the nation as Australians gear up for celebrations ...
These are the First Nations recipients of January 26 honours
Honours such as these highlight the profound and lasting impact of Indigenous leaders and advocates on this country.
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Australia Day 2025 limelight on public service superstars
A total of 732 Australians (243 men and 214 women) were named in the 2025 honour roll, with 457 recognised in the Order of Australia (general division), 196 awarded meritorious medals, and three ...
Push to transform Torres Strait into tourism hotspot despite challenges
This remote corner of Australia could rival the world's top getaways. But getting travellers to the region is just one of ...
Australia Day 2025: All the ceremonies and celebrations in pictures
Early risers in Sydney enjoyed an Australia Day dawn reflection service at the Sydney Opera House as the sun rose today. As ...
The one word white Australians are told NOT to use when talking about First Nations people
Indigenous Australians were called 'blacks' and 'natives' at the time of white settlement and over the past two centuries ...
‘Changing the date’ means Australians would not only lose a public holiday, but their country's fundamental right to exist
If played out to its logical conclusion, changing the date would essentially undermine our right-to-exist as the sovereign ...
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Understanding our history as we advance toward unity: 26 January reflections
Reconciliation Australia has called for the nation to consider how we can create a better country and a better date for celebrating it.
Tasmania Australia Day honours 2024: Duncan Kerr, Peg Putt, James Markos and Emma Lee
Prominent Tasmanians have been celebrated in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List, their contributions spanning Indigenous ...