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Swimmers are four times more likely to drown at coastal beaches on Australia Day than any other time due to a range of factors.

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What Australia Day events are happening near me this year?

From laser shows to live music, here's your list of major Australia Day events planned around the country on January 26.

ABC News

Greens leader admits error over Australia Day history

Shane Rattenbury twice misspoke on the history of January 26.

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Hobart City Council shuns Australia Day for citizenship ceremonies in close vote

Hobart City Council becomes the first council in Tasmania and one of the first in Australia to move its citizenship ceremony away from Australia Day — but the vote only just succeeded.

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Australia Day work options limited by 'industrial roadblock' for employers

January 26 is a public holiday under the National Employment Standards which apply to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system. And it's proving to be difficult to change.

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Can I choose to work on Australia Day or do I have to take the public holiday?

More employers are allowing their staff to work on Australia Day rather than having to observe the public holiday. So, do I have a choice on January 26?

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Drowning warning as Australia Day nears

Deaths in waterways spike on public holidays and long weekends as people pack beaches, lakes and rivers.

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Australia Day creates mixed feelings for Indian Australians on January 26, as public perception continues to evolve

Meena walks in two worlds connected through a shared experience of British colonisation. And like a growing number of Australians, Australia Day brings up mixed emotions for her.

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Australia Day in Perth will be much different this year, with Skyworks cancelled after almost 40 years

It used to draw crowds of more than 300,000, but Perth's Australia Day Skyworks has lost its lustre. Has the massive pyrotechnics show been extinguished for good?

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Woolworths staff given option to work Australia Day

Woolworths will give staff the option of working the Australia Day public holiday as part of a growing corporate movement recognising the feelings of

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Growing recognition of Indigenous suffering throws a shadow over Australia Day

The clock is ticking on Australia Day

Newcastle Herald

Liberals urge government to reverse APS Australia Day rule

Jane Hume accused the government of telling APS employees Australia Day does not matter after they revoked restrictions on public servants working on January 26.

The Canberra Times

Experts raise concerns about Australia Day drowning risks

As Canberrans are likely to seek water on the upcoming public holiday, experts urge for caution.

The Canberra Times

APS staff allowed to work on Australia Day after Morrison rule revoked

Former prime minister Scott Morrison issued a directive shortly before the election, removing the ability to allow APS staff to arrange a substitute day for Australia Day and other public holidays.

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Newcastle Herald

Inclusion the aim of Australia Day events

"We should be coming together in the community, Indigenous and non-Indigenous to start healing on this day."

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Australians urged to celebrate Jan 26

The NSW government is urging communities to come together and celebrate Australia Day with a full-scale program featuring harbour races and aerial displays.

The Guardian - AU

Not a day to celebrate: Wollongong university staff given option to work on Australia Day holiday

Vice-chancellor says 26 January is seen as Invasion Day by First Nations colleagues and we should ‘be clear about what we’re celebrating’

ABC News

University of Wollongong gives staff option to work on Australia Day

The University of Wollongong says it acknowledges that January 26 is not a day of celebration for all Australians, following similar moves by other prominent employers.

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Newcastle Herald

Liberal councillor slams Australia Day ceremony date change

"We should be welcoming these citizens and celebrating this day, not inflaming division and engaging in the culture wars."

Newcastle Herald

Iconic harbour swim returns for 26th time on Australia Day

Discounted early bird entry opens for Newcastle Harbour Australia Day ocean swim.

Newcastle Herald

City's citizenship ceremony won't be held on Australia Day

Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the change was "in line with the community's expectations".

The Canberra Times

Lake to light up for Australia Day

The theme will be reflect, respect and celebrate.

ABC News

Regional NSW council in push to change date of Australia Day ceremonies as government lifts ban

Dubbo Regional Council will consider changing the date of its Australia Day ceremonies for 2024 after cuts to "red tape" announced by the federal government.

ABC News

Citizenship ceremonies allowed to be held either side of Australia Day after federal government change

Local councils will be allowed to hold citizenship ceremonies three days before or after Australia Day, but the federal government says its "strong expectation" is that they remain on January 26.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne council moves to abandon Australia Day citizenship ceremonies

Federal government tight-lipped on whether it will allow ceremonies on other dates as Merri-bek council votes on change

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