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.
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.
Australia Day’s reflections and celebrations get underway on the Opera House’s forecourt
In Sydney, the culmination of the day’s reflections and celebrations is about to get underway on the forecourt of the Opera House. Jeremy Fernandez is co-hosting tonight’s concert.
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.
Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day ...
Picture shows Australia Day hasn’t changed
People right across the country will recognise and celebrate Australia Day on Sunday, with some wasting no time in getting ...
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My great-grandfather declared January 26 a ‘day of mourning’. Australia Day must change.
Australia Day, celebrated annually on January 26, has long been touted as a day of unity — a celebration of national pride and identity. However, for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records
Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on ...
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Nine in 10 Australians believe Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26
The majority of Australians believe Australia Day should remain on January 26. Picture: John Appleyard Another recent poll, from the Institute of Public Affairs, similarly revealed that the ...
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Australia Day 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Australia Day celebrations go off the rails as dozens of cops storm a popular beach following a wild bikini-clad brawl
Australia Day has kicked off with millions of residents celebrating the national holiday across the country. The long weekend has become a hot topic of debate with many calling for the date to be ...
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Local care home goes down under for Australia Day
Residents at Hickathrift House Care Home in Marshland St James, Wisbech have been discovering all things Antipodean in ...
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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 ...
Women's Ashes: England bowled out for 170 by Australia on day one of Test match in battle to avoid whitewash
England dismissed for 170 by Australia on day one of Womens Ashes Test as spin troubles continue; Alana King takes four ...
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Superstar Ellyse Perry injured as Australia dominates opening day of Ashes Test against England
A hip injury to superstar Ellyse Perry has soured Australia’s dominant first day of the historic women’s Ashes Test at the ...
Sri Lanka reeling after Australia’s record-breaking batting puts 654/6 decl
Khawaja's eight-hour-plus knock of 232 off 352 balls was historic — the first Australian to score a double hundred in Sri Lanka ...
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Hobart councillors Marti Zucco and Louise Elliot walk out of meeting over Australia Day comments
Alderman Marti Zucco and Louise Elliot walked out of the meeting on Tuesday night as Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds spoke about her ...