The Latest Breaking News from Australia Day

Protests, citizenship festivities mark contentious Australia Day holiday

Thousands rallied against the mistreatment of Indigenous people across Australia on Wednesday as citizenship ceremonies took place to mark the country's national day intended to celebrate the birth of modern Australia.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

Guardian Essential poll reveals growing support for changing the date of Australia Day

Nearly 60% of respondents support changing the day or keeping it and establishing a separate day to recognise Indigenous Australians

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Crowds march for Invasion Day protests – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Australia Day honours recognise those battling COVID-19, bushfires and climate change

Recipients of this year's Australia Day honours range from those who have worked on the front lines of bushfires, COVID-19 and climate change, to those advocating for Indigenous people and the elderly.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Australia Day honours: Shane Fitzsimmons and Emma McKeon recognised with record number of women recipients

Dylan Alcott, Maggie Beer, Catherine Cox and Prof Leslie Burnett also among recipients, with women making up almost half of honours list

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Gina Rinehart and former News Ltd chief John Hartigan receive 2022 Australia Day honours

Mining magnate’s appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia likely to spark controversy

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Woman drowns during early morning swim near Noosa

As lifeguards prepare for a busy Australia Day they are pleading with people to swim between the flags following the drowning death of a woman on a Queensland beach.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

60% of Australians want to keep Australia Day on January 26, but those under 35 disagree

The issue of when or whether to celebrate Australia Day seems to have become stuck in a loop of fierce debate without resolution.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022

A majority of Australians want to keep Australia Day’s date, but under-35s disagree

The issue of when or whether to celebrate Australia Day seems to have become stuck in a loop of fierce debate without resolution.

The New Daily · Jan 24, 2022

COVID-19 wave peak in Queensland to coincide with Australia Day public holiday – what does that mean for events?

Australia Day celebrations across Queensland are being cancelled, changed or scaled back as the state heads towards the peak of its COVID-19 Omicron wave expected later this month.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2022