Monuments in Australia Are Vandalized to Protest National Day
The vandalism unfolded in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Australia Day is a divisive holiday that critics see as a symbol of racism and oppression.
Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day
Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, with tens of thousands of people across the country joining protests in support of Aboriginal groups who say the date is not one to cheer.
Monuments defaced as Australia Day protests ramp up
Australia's national day on Jan 26 is a controversial date for Indigenous Australians. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Indigenous rights activists protest on Australia Day
Australians protest on Australia Day over treatment of Indigenous people, demanding recognition and justice for historic injustices.
Australia Day’s reflections and celebrations get underway on the Opera House’s forecourt
In Sydney, the culmination of the day’s reflections and celebrations is about to get underway on the forecourt of the Opera House. Jeremy Fernandez is co-hosting tonight’s concert.
The ACT gathers at lake Burley Griffin to celebrate Australia Day 2025
Canberrans have gathered in strong numbers to mark Australia Day 2025. In one of the flagship events, two dozen Australians become citizens at the national ceremony on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Protests Mark Australia Day as Aboriginal Groups Demand Justice and Recognition
Ahead of Australia Day on January 26, protests erupted across Australia, with tens of thousands rallying in support of Aboriginal groups who view the date as a symbol of colonization and mourning. In Melbourne,
Thousands protest 'Invasion Day' in Australia
Thousands of people protested Australia’s national day with ‘Invasion Day’ rallies in support of Indigenous Australians.
Here is how Western Australians celebrated Australia Day in 2025
Western Australians have marked Australia Day with a diverse range of events, from citizenship ceremonies to community gatherings. But there was also recognition of the complex feelings many people hold towards the day – with Indigenous elders appealing for unity and respect.
Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day
Melburnians marked Australia Day in varied ways, some attending a protest advocating a change to the date and others enjoying ...
Melbourne Invasion Day march organisers dispel misinformation over CBD route
Organisers of Melbourne's Invasion Day rally say they have no plans to disrupt the Australian Open, and misinformation ...
Invasion Day rallies, new citizens and barbecues: Australia Day marked across the country
From celebrations large and small, to the thousands who became new citizens and tens of thousands of others who rallied for ...
Australia Day 2025 as it happened: Neale Daniher named Australian of The Year, Citizenship ceremonies, BBQs and protests
Australia Day remains a complicated and divisive day for many, including Indigenous Australians, who were among the thousands ...
Australia Day 2025 citizenship events take place across the country
Australia Day events take place across the nation, with flag-raising ceremonies and tens of thousands of people from more ...
Total fire ban across Victoria as heatwave grips millions on Australia Day public holiday
Melbourne is set to reach a top of 42 degrees tomorrow, with gusty winds of 70 to 80km/h in some parts of the state.
Women’s Ashes: Dominant day for Australia in Test opener
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to day ...
England seamer Cross out of Women's Ashes Test
Kate Cross will not feature in the Women's Ashes Test against Australia starting on Thursday after failing to recover fully ...