Australia Day

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Australia Day: A Controversial National Holiday Under Scrutiny

Australia Day - Colonization - Indigenous Rights - Invasion Day - National Holidays

Discover the latest on Australia Day celebrations and protests. Is it time to change the date? Find out more here!

Australia Day, celebrated on January 26th, is a day of national pride and controversy in Australia. While some embrace it as a day of unity and celebration, many Indigenous people view it as a symbol of colonization and injustice. The ongoing debate surrounding Australia Day has intensified in recent years, with calls to change the date to a more inclusive one that acknowledges the countryโ€™s complex history.

This year, the Australia Day honours list recognizes outstanding individuals from various fields, showcasing the diversity and talent of Australians. The recognition of public servants, media personalities, and community contributors highlights the importance of honoring those who make a difference in society.

Invasion Day rallies have become a significant part of Australia Day, with protests calling for a change in the date to reflect the true history and promote reconciliation. The push for a more inclusive and respectful national holiday continues to gain momentum, sparking conversations about the legacy of colonization and the need for acknowledgment and healing.

As Australia grapples with the complexities of its past and present, the debate over Australia Day and its significance remains a topic of heated discussion and reflection. It raises important questions about identity, history, and the path towards a more inclusive and equitable future.

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Australia Day: The 'quiet rebranding' of a controversial national holiday (BBC News)

While many Indigenous people protest or sit the day out, this year Dennis Kickett is co-hosting a celebration like few others. "I imagine I'll cop some flak," ...

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Australia Day honours announced (Defence News)

Royal Australian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Robert Chipman's leadership in developing rapid-support plans to identify the equipment Australia could gift to ...

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Australia Day is on the nose โ€“ it's becoming harder to defend ... (The Guardian)

For 26 January 1788 was the day of the apocalypse for Indigenous Australian for whom the dire generational legacies of violent dispossession continue to ...

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Australia National Day - United States Department of State (Department of State)

On behalf of the American people, I extend heartfelt best wishes to all Australians around the world for Australia Day, January 26.

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Australia Day 2024 honours celebrate outstanding public service (The Mandarin)

Some of the nation's dedicated mandarins have been recognised for their service among 1042 Australians, ranging from 32 to 100 years of age.

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Father Bob Maguire, Sandra Sully among those recognised in ... (ABC News)

This year's Australia Day honours has recognised a variety of Australians from well-known media personalities to those working away behind the scenes.

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Australia Day 2024 Honours (Prime Minister and Cabinet)

Congratulations to the recipients in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, who were announced today by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the ...

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Australia Day: Is it time to change the date? (SBS)

NITV Radio spoke to representatives from local government, Aboriginal Corporations and community organisations about diverse First Nations perspectives ...

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Australia Day Honours List emphasises diversity and inclusion; Filo ... (SBS)

This year's Australia Day Honours list has been announced, with the Governor-General emphasising the need to nominate more people from culturally and ...

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86 Western Australians recognised in the 2024 Australia Day ... (Government House)

In recognition of their exceptional service or achievement in our community, the 2024 Australia Day Honours List features 86 Western Australian award recipients ...

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Fellows celebrated in Australia Day honours | Australian Academy of ... (Australian Academy of Science)

Emeritus Professor David Boger and Ms Catherine Livingstone are two of just four people to receive the highest honour, appointed to the Companion of the Order ...

Australia Day is freedom for some, invasion for others (Anadolu Agency)

Jan. 26 signifies momentous occasion in 1788 when first British fleet landed - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Thousands of Australians Call National Holiday 'Invasion Day ... (TIME)

The holiday falls on the anniversary of the Jan. 26, 1788, arrival of British ships carrying convicts at Port Jackson in present-day Sydney.

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Crowds gather at Invasion Day rallies calling for Australia Day date ... (ABC News)

Australians are gathering at Indigenous-led rallies across the country, calling for the date of Australia Day to be changed as a sign of respect towards ...

Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies (Reuters)

Many Indigenous Australians, who make up 3.8% of the country's 26 million people, reject the holiday as marking the start of injustices suffered since ...

Tasmania's 2024 Australia Day Honours (Premier of Tasmania)

Congratulations to the 39 Tasmanian recipients of this year's Australia Day Honours. These exceptional Tasmanians have been honoured for their achievements ...

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newsGP - GPs recognised with Australia Day Honours (RACGP)

Fifteen current and former GPs have been celebrated for their contributions to medicine and other areas. Stethoscope on Australian flag. General practice has ...

Tasmania's 2024 Australia Day Honours (Premier of Tasmania)

Congratulations to the 39 Tasmanian recipients of this year's Australia Day Honours. These exceptional Tasmanians have been honoured for their achievements ...

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'A day to mourn': thousands protest against Australia Day national ... (The Guardian)

Backlash to 'Invasion Day' grows on annual commemoration of arrival of British fleet in Sydney in 1788.

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Thousands protest Australia Day celebrations (Aljazeera.com)

Thousands of 'Invasion Day' protesters demanded the date of the annual Australia Day celebrations be changed.

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Support for Australia Day celebration on January 26 drops: new ... (The Conversation AU)

The decision by several major retailers to stop stocking Australia Day merchandise has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing debate over whether the ...

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