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
Australia's national day is a date of mourning for many Indigenous Australians because it marks the day that Captain Arthur Phillip landed in Sydney Cove and the beginning of the country's colonization by the British.
Why Australia is protesting on its national day
January 26, Australia Day, sparks celebration and protest as it highlights the nation's colonial past and ongoing Indigenous injustices. Protests in c
Protests and vandalism mark Australia Day
Two historic statues in Melbourne were vandalised ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, which are expected to see tens of thousands across the country participating in protests. These demonstrations support Aboriginal people who believe the date is not a cause for celebration.
What’s open on the Australia Day holiday in Melbourne
Whether it’s a dip at the beach, a splash in the pool or the sound of the ceiling fan, hordes of Melbournians will be looking to beat the heat this Australia Day public holiday as the city expects a top of 38 degrees.
Melbourne monuments defaced as part of Australia Day protests
Two historic Melbourne monuments were vandalised as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the controversial Australia Day holiday.
Australia: Invasion Day parade moves through the streets of Melbourne
Thousands upon thousands gather and march in Melbourne on Invasion Day in solidarity with First Nations people in their struggle against the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on their lives. The crowd is immense,
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,
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 ...
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 ...
Melbourne weather: Australia Day long weekend forecast, 42 degree scorcher on Monday
Victorians are set for a scorching hot end to the Australia Day long weekend before temperatures plummet back to the low 20s ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
England's woes continue as Australia dominate day one of Test
Australia's dominance of the Women's Ashes continues as England are bowled out for 170 on day one in Melbourne.