Explore the polarizing celebrations, protests, and honours surrounding Australia Day, embodying both unity and discord.
Australia Day sparks diverse reactions as Indigenous people protest while others celebrate. Dennis Kickett hosts a unique celebration amidst controversy. The day symbolizes Indigenous Australian suffering from historical dispossession. Honours recognize key figures like Air Marshal Robert Chipman and media personalities.
Notable honourees include Brett Sutton for public health service and Pamela Allen for their outstanding contributions. The day triggers rallies and debates, with calls to change the celebration date. Emeritus Professor David Boger and Catherine Livingstone receive top honors.
On a lighter note, South Australia marks Survival Day alongside Australia Day festivities. Despite ongoing debates, the date change remains unlikely in the near future. The day ignites both patriotism and dissent among Australians, reflecting a complex national sentiment.
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," ...
For 26 January 1788 was the day of the apocalypse for Indigenous Australian for whom the dire generational legacies of violent dispossession continue to ...
Royal Australian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Robert Chipman's leadership in developing rapid-support plans to identify the equipment Australia could gift to ...
On behalf of the American people, I extend heartfelt best wishes to all Australians around the world for Australia Day, January 26.
This year's Australia Day honours has recognised a variety of Australians from well-known media personalities to those working away behind the scenes.
Brett SUTTON - For distinguished service to the people of Victoria through public health administration and governance, and to medicine. Deborah Gale THEODOROS ...
Some of the nation's dedicated mandarins have been recognised for their service among 1042 Australians, ranging from 32 to 100 years of age.
Congratulations to the recipients in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, who were announced today by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the ...
In recognition of their exceptional service or achievement in our community, the 2024 Australia Day Honours List features 86 Western Australian award recipients ...
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 ...
Sandra Sully and Majida Abboud-Saab also among 1042 honoured alongside a plastic surgeon, a former politician and a musical director.
Jan. 26 signifies momentous occasion in 1788 when first British fleet landed - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.
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 ...
Many called for the celebrations to be dropped, or the date moved. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The holiday falls on the anniversary of the Jan. 26, 1788, arrival of British ships carrying convicts at Port Jackson in present-day Sydney.
Congratulations to the 39 Tasmanian recipients of this year's Australia Day Honours. These exceptional Tasmanians have been honoured for their achievements ...
Congratulations to the 39 Tasmanian recipients of this year's Australia Day Honours. These exceptional Tasmanians have been honoured for their achievements ...
Backlash to 'Invasion Day' grows on annual commemoration of arrival of British fleet in Sydney in 1788.
Thousands of 'Invasion Day' protesters demanded the date of the annual Australia Day celebrations be changed.
The decision by several major retailers to stop stocking Australia Day merchandise has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing debate over whether the ...
First Nations people have extended an olive branch, while new citizens celebrated becoming Australian. More on: SA · Australia Day ...
Each year the debate continues as to whether we should change the date of Australia Day. Abbey Smith argues it won't happen any time soon.
An increasing number of non-Indigenous Australians find it impossible to celebrate Australia Day, in the knowledge that many of their Indigenous fellow ...