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.
Alleged Australia Day neo-Nazis named
The alleged leader of an Australian neo-Nazi group has fronted court in a combative mood, hitting out at the police, journalists, the court system and what he called “political persecution”.
Monuments defaced as Australia Day protests ramp up
Australia's national day on Jan 26 is a controversial date for Indigenous Australians. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day
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.
The ACT gathers at lake Burley Griffin to celebrate Australia Day 2025
Canberrans have gathered in strong numbers to mark Australia Day 2025. In one of the flagship events, two dozen Australians become citizens at the national ceremony on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Protests Mark Australia Day as Aboriginal Groups Demand Justice and Recognition
Ahead of Australia Day on January 26, protests erupted across Australia, with tens of thousands rallying in support of Aboriginal groups who view the date as a symbol of colonization and mourning. In Melbourne,
Thousands protest 'Invasion Day' in Australia
Thousands of people protested Australia’s national day with ‘Invasion Day’ rallies in support of Indigenous Australians.
Here is how Western Australians celebrated Australia Day in 2025
Western Australians have marked Australia Day with a diverse range of events, from citizenship ceremonies to community gatherings. But there was also recognition of the complex feelings many people hold towards the day – with Indigenous elders appealing for unity and respect.
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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 — ...
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.
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Extraordinary individuals recognised for contributions to architecture at 2025 Australia Day Honours
Australia Day Honours list has acknowledged and celebrated the contributions and achievements of 732 Australians. Among them ...
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The threats — real or imagined — to Australia Day
Is the national day under threat? Has it ever been? We break down the numbers. With help from his friends in the media, ...
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 ...
Sussan Ley compares First Fleet to Elon Musk's Mars mission in Australia Day speech
Sussan Ley says Australia Day is a day of celebration, likening the arrival of the British First Fleet to Elon Musk's efforts ...
Support for changing date of Australia Day softens, but remains strong among young people: new research
A new survey shows a solidifying of views on the Australia Day date across the country, but young people remain in favour of ...