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Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

Australians are marking the 235th anniversary of British colonization

The Independent UK

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday

Thousands of Australians marked the country's national day celebrations on Thursday with rallies in support of Indigenous people, many of whom describe the anniversary of the day a British fleet sailed into Sydney Harbour as "Invasion Day".

Reuters

Australia Day divisions loom over Victoria

Australia Day celebrations moved away from the centre of Melbourne but an Invasion Day rally is expected to draw a big crowd to the CBD.

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Landmark shines amid celebrations, rallies

Sydneysiders are celebrating a sunny Australia Day but thousands have also rallied for Indigenous causes amid calls for the abolition of the national holiday.

AAP

Australia Day 2023 celebrations across the nation

Australia Day is being marked by reflection and revelry, with events held across the nation from first light.

ABC News

Australia Day falling victim to cultural change, but our honours system still has value

Australia Day and our official honours

Newcastle Herald

'Change the date' debates about January 26 distract from the truth telling Australia needs to do

“Australia Day”, January 26, brings an annual debate of whether celebrations should continue or be moved to a different date. This clash of views means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to brace themselves every year for the annual influx of racism and hate on the streets, online and…

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Australia Day hasn't always been on January 26, but it has always been an issue

January 26 is a date that sparks mixed emotions in Australia. For some, it’s a day to celebrate all the good things about living in Australia. For others, it’s a painful reminder of the beginning of British colonisation and the dispossession of First Nations.

The Conversation

Scrutons still devoted to surf lifesaving after three decades

The Newcastle pair, who met through surf lifesaving 28 years ago, have been awarded Australia Day honours for their efforts to keep our beaches safe.

Newcastle Herald

Alan Kohler: Happy Australia Day. Let’s make it a two-day festival

January 26 is a ridiculous national day for Australia Day, but it’s the one we’ve got, and we’re stuck with it.

The New Daily

Madonna King: Our community remains divided on Australia Day, and our government is absent

Should we abolish Australia Day? Should we change the date? What would be a more appropriate celebration of being Australian?

The New Daily

Voice referendum, plan to 'abolish' Australia Day in spotlight at rallies around the country

Thousands of people gather across the country to take part in Invasion Day rallies, with protesters declaring "Australia Day is dead".

ABC News

Day of new citizens and invasion rallies

Australia Day events have been held across the nation while Indigenous protesters have called for a renewed focus on treaty.

AAP

Day of respect dawns in Australian regions

Regional councils are increasingly including survival day events in their Australia Day programs to recognise their Indigenous communities.

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The Independent UK

Australia Day: Top leaders distance themselves from national holiday marking start of British colonisation

Large sections of Indigenous communities view 26 January as the day when genocide against them began

The Guardian - AU

Archie Roach recognised with 2023 Australia Day honour after his death

Other recipients include former Liberal NSW minister Pru Goward, restaurateur Kylie Kwong, physician Norman Swan, and actor David Wenham

ABC News

Archie Roach, Claudia Karvan among those recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours

Some of the recipients of this year's Australia Day honours are well-known personalities, while others have been quietly working away behind the scenes. The awards have also posthumously recognised songwriter and activist Archie Roach.

The Guardian - AU

Australia Day 2023 honours for elder abuse law trailblazer, Indigenous activist and a fossil hunter

Most of the 1,047 Australians honoured are not famous but many of them have changed lives, if not the country

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Local heroes centre stage on Australia Day

The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with many community leaders recognised alongside iconic Australians including the late singer Archie Roach.

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Rural NSW town marks Australia Day early

The town of Wellington in country NSW is holding Australia Day events one day early to recognise its Indigenous community and boost crowd numbers.

The Canberra Times

Aussie dinosaur arrives in Canberra in time for Australia Day

Cooper the Australotitan Cooperensis is the latest addition to the National Dinosaur Museum at Gold Creek

Tribune News Service

Australia begins moving away from its controversial national day

CANBERRA, Australia — Top Australian political and business figures are beginning to distance themselves from the country’s controversial national holiday, amid growing pressure to eradicate a day marking the start of British colonization.

The Conversation

Labor maintains lead over Coalition in both federal and NSW Resolve polls

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted January 17-22 from a sample of 1,606 people, has given Labor 42% of the primary vote (steady since early December), the Coalition 29% (down one), the Greens 11% (steady), One Nation 6% (up two), the UAP 2% (steady), independents 8% (steady) and…

Crikey

March, mourn, celebrate or ignore: here’s how January 26 will be marked across the country

Attitudes are changing. Despite an increasing focus on Indigenous rights and recognition, large swathes of the population still lean into Australia Day.

Crikey

All your niggling questions about January 26 answered

Some Australians may be relaxed and comfortable about the date of ‘Australia Day’, but millions more feel angry, frustrated and insulted.

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