Australia Day news headlines

Councils across two states have become the latest councils to decide to stop their traditional celebrations on January 26.

The talk show host has hit out at Anthony Albanese over what he claims is a potential 'lose, lose' path in a fiery exchange.

A Victorian council will no longer refer to January 26 as Australia Day, following a unanimous vote by councillors.

Basil Zempilas said people who engaged in the violent behaviour are not welcome in the city following the two incidents, which required a significant police response.

Taryn Brumfitt has been named the 2023 Australian of the Year for her work helping change the way people see their bodies.

Thousands of marchers have taken to the streets, as Australia remains a country divided over it's national day.

Thousands have attended invasion day rallies across Australia, where speakers raised more discussion around the Voice to Parliament.

Temperatures have been soaring across the country as Australians celebrate, and protests take place.

People packed beaches and swarmed streets during protests this Australia Day.

One of the final barriers to becoming an Australian citizen is a multiple choice test. Would you be able to pass the test?

The public disputes between Prince Harry and the royal family has boosted support for an Australian republic, new polling shows.

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Late Indigenous singer-songwriter Archie Roach is one of hundreds of people to be recognised in this year's Australia Day honours list.

Socceroos star Awer Mabil, who works to improve other refugees' lives, has been named the Young Australian of the Year.

Major initiatives and campaigns underway across the country could signal the beginning of fundamental change for Indigenous Australians.

'We're treating it as Invasion day.'

While some cities are expecting a warm and sunny day, residents in other cities might not get the same beach weather luxury.

Speaking of the controversy surrounding the day, Vicki Brady has taken to LinkedIn to announce that it "feels right" for her to work on January 26 and to instead take a day off on another day of the year.

The NSW Government has announced it is cracking down on use of illegal fireworks for Australia Day after several illegal fireworks displays occurred on New Year's Eve.

With almost every other cost of living going up, Sydney motorists are enjoying petrol prices that have plunged 30 cents over the past month.

While for many Australia Day is still a celebration of what makes the nation great, tens of thousands march to mourn and protest.

Breaking road rules comes with different fines and penalties across the country, and for some states and territories, it can come with even bigger point losses when double demerits are enforced.

The supermarket giant says it's proud to be the nation's largest employer to make the offer to their staff, admitting many have mixed emotions over the date.

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The Labor government has overturned its predecessor's controversial ruling that citizenship ceremonies can only be held on Australia Day.

Melbourne City Council will push the federal government to change the date of Australia Day, after weeks of councillors considering the idea.

Melbourne City Council will likely advocate for the federal government to change the date of Australia Day while still holding citizenship ceremonies and activities on January 26.

Councillors last night voted to hold a review into how the council will mark January 26 in future.

Emily, a young mother from Camden, died when the boat she was on with her fiancé, their two children, and her father capsized at Penrith Weir on the Nepean River.

People dressed as Vikings from Shetland parade through Glasgow in Scotland to launch the 29th Celtic Connections music festival.

A Captain Cook statue in Melbourne has been defaced for the third day in a row following Australia Day protests.

Severe thunderstorm and high heat warnings have been issued in Victoria following a hot Australia Day across most of the country.

Crowds have taken to the streets in Sydney, marching on Australia Day asking for the date of the national holiday to be changed.

A man's body has been pulled from waters off the Central Coast, while a woman has died after a boat capsized in Sydney's west, during Australia Day celebrations

While some consider January 26 a sacred event to celebrate the nation, others are determined to change the date.

Thousands march in 'Invasion Day' rally in Sydney; Hospitalisations drop as NSW records another 29 deaths; Victoria's virus death toll rises

A young Sydney family has woken on Australia Day to find an "iconic Australian snake" on their back deck.

The official Australia Day ceremony has begun in Canberra, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Governor-General David Hurley in attendance.

This year more of our younger generation will be opting out of the Australia Day celebrations.

For Bangarang woman Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, the Change The Date campaign isn't about shame or guilt.

The public holiday is increasingly bearing the tone of reconciliation and recognising those who lived here before the first fleet arrived.

Over 1000 Australians have been honoured for their achievements and service to the community.

A special honour roll has been created for the Australia Day honours paying tribute to those whose work is specifically connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tennis star and disability advocate has become the first person with a disability to receive the award.

Some experts say there is growing momentum to quit coal.

A fight over a load of washing led to a Melbourne man almost stabbing his elderly neighbour to death at their Elwood public housing complex, a court has heard.

Australia Day once again exposed the country's deep divide, with protesters clashing in the streets.

A group of partygoers say they were bashed by a mob last night at Perth's City Beach, leaving two hospitalised and multiple injured.

Two new NZ cases both stayed at Pullman Hotel in Auckland; NSW to ease COVID-19 restrictions on Friday as testing numbers increase; No new local cases for VIC, QLD and NSW

NSW Police say the record heat helped to control the situation, with rally organisers and officers working together in trying conditions.