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.
How Aussies are celebrating Australia Day
Thousands soaked in the sand, sunshine and waves as Sydney turned on a glorious summer day with temperatures in the high 20s.Visiting from Czechia, Marie Chybova and Milos Chyba, with son Martin Chyba and his partner Aneta Rohlikova draped themselves in Australia attire and waved the Australia,
Thousands of Australians celebrate an increasingly polarizing Australia Day
Australia Day is being celebrated all over the country this Sunday. In Sydney, traditional ceremonies took place at dawn in various locations including Bondi beach and Barangaroo. The Sydney Opera House was also lit up with traditional paintings.
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 skies were painted streaks of purple and pink during a magnificant sunrise, the Opera House sails also lit up in an incredible display of Indigenous art.
‘The best of us’: Inspiring Aussies recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List
More than 450 Australians have been celebrated for their contribution to the country in this year’s Australia Day honours list, which marks the 50th anniversary of the system.
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New South Wales, Australia - January 26, 2025 Thousands of people joined KInvasion Day] marches across Australia, as Indigenous communities and their allies protested the observance of January 26 as the national day.
Australians celebrate Australia Day with hot air balloon rides in Western Sydney
Australians are gathering across the country this morning to celebrate Australia Day. In Western Sydney, people took to the sky in hot air balloons to celebrate Australia’s national day. Reporter Anushri Sood has the details from Parramatta.
Thousands to gather for Australia Day protests
Earlier reports suggested that more than 30,000 anti-Australia Day and pro-Palestine protesters could take to the streets in Melbourne’s CBD. Protests are set to begin from 9am in Brisbane’s Queen’s Garden,
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 ...
'Welcome home': 15,000 new citizens in Australia Day ceremonies
Some 15,000 new Australians have been recognised in citizenship ceremonies across the country on Australia Day.
Australia Day 2025 citizenship events begin across the country
Australia Day events begin across the nation, with flag-raising ceremonies and tens of thousands of people from more than 100 ...
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An angry culture war surrounds Australia Day
For years, the question of whether to move Australia Day to a less contentious date has loomed over the festivities.
See the full list: Here's who's been awarded Australia Day honours in 2025
From a trailblazer in Aboriginal land rights to Olympians — these remarkable Australians have been recognised for their ...
Community leaders, advocates and sporting superstars among this year's Queensland Australia Day honourees
With achievements ranging from sporting victories to public advocacy, here are the remarkable stories from some Queenslanders ...
Full guide to retail trading hours over 2025 Australia Day long weekend
Most Dan Murphy’s stores will open by 10am and close between 6pm and 7pm on Australia Day and the public holiday. Most BWS ...