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.
Picture shows Australia Day hasn’t changed
It comes as an online survey of more than 21,000 people, conducted by News Corp, showed at least 87 per cent think our national day should remain as it is, and at least three in f
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.
The threats — real or imagined — to Australia Day
Is the national day under threat? Has it ever been? We break down the numbers.
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.
Queenslanders protest against Australia Day
Whilst millions celebrate Australia Day every year, many take part in protests against the national day being held on January 26.
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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 — ...
Incredible Australia Day scene shows 'insane' beach holiday trend: 'How awful'
As millions of Australians celebrated the increasingly contentious public holiday yesterday, plenty were keen to spend the ...
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 ...
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 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 ...