Monuments in Australia Are Vandalized to Protest National Day
The vandalism unfolded in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Australia Day is a divisive holiday that critics see as a symbol of racism and oppression.
Indigenous Rights Activists Protest On Australia Day
Tens of thousands of Australians protested over the treatment of Indigenous people on Sunday as the country celebrated a national holiday marking the 1788 arrival of British colonisers.
PM ‘disappointed’ by Dutton’s national Australia Day ceremony snub
Anthony Albanese says he is “disappointed” after Peter Dutton snubbed the national Australia Day ceremony in Canberra.
Australia Day 2025: Ceremonies and celebrations in pictures
Australians mark January 26 in different ways, from heading to the beach to attending reflection ceremonies. Here are some of the ways the day is being spent in 2025.
Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, with tens of thousands of people across the country joining protests in support of Aboriginal groups who say the date is not one to cheer.
Protests in Australia on ‘Invasion Day’
As Australia Day was celebrated around the country on Sunday there were also protests against what organisers called "Invasion Day", referring to the day Aboriginal people say they lost their land.
Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization
Australians celebrated and protested across the country on Sunday as Australia Day drew attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election. Australia Day marks a British colony being established at Sydney Cove on Jan.
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 who say the date is not one to celebrate.
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My great-grandfather declared January 26 a ‘day of mourning’. Australia Day must change.
Eighty-seven years ago, my great-grandfather marched in mourning on January 26. We need to shift the focus — and the date — ...
Australia Day 2025 as it happened: Neale Daniher named Australian of The Year, Citizenship ceremonies, BBQs and protests
Australia Day remains a complicated and divisive day for many, including Indigenous Australians, who were among the thousands ...
Father and son killed in Australia Day crash
A father and son are among three people killed in two separate crashes in a sad Australia Day on Queensland roads.
Chris Vrbesic, who died with his son in Australia Day crash, remembered as 'wonderful father' and 'stand-up guy'
Chris Vrbesic and his four-year-old son were in a collision at the intersection of Rickertt Road and Chelsea Road, in Ransome ...
How Aussies are celebrating Australia Day
People right across the country will recognise and celebrate Australia Day on Sunday, with some wasting no time in getting ...
Mandurah’s 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Award winners announced at Australia Day celebrations
Community Citizen of the Year Awards winners were announced at Mandurah’s Australia Day celebrations this morning.
Australia Day 2025 citizenship events take place across the country
Australia Day events take place across the nation, with flag-raising ceremonies and tens of thousands of people from more ...
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Unhinged moment 'Mr and Mrs Karen' unleash in a foul-mouthed Australia Day tirade in the carpark of a ritzy winery
The pair were on their way to dinner at a ritzy winery in Victoria's Yarra Valley on Australia Day when the grey ...