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Change the Date

January 26 is not a day for celebration – that’s why news.com.au is campaigning to change the date of Australia Day, so we can celebrate the best country in the world, without leaving anyone behind.

Change the Date

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Demonstrators participate in a Invasion Day protest at Belmore Park on January 26, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is the official national day of Australia and is celebrated annually on January 26 to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet to Sydney in 1788. Many indigenous Australians refer to the day as 'Invasion Day' and there is a growing movement to change the date to one which can be celebrated by all Australians. In 2024, supermarket Chains Woolworths and Aldi announced that they would stop stocking themed merchandise for the day, drawing a political backlash from opposition leader Peter Dutton. (Photo by Roni Bintang/Getty Images)

Official’s Aus Day move raises big question

A high-ranking Australian’s decision to skip a gala dinner commemorating the national day has highlighted increased debate over its relevance.

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Why changing the date is so significant

Why changing the date is so significant

First Nations newsChat panellist Nich Topher asks how can there be reconciliation if Australians won’t even change the date of Australia Day.

Big roadblock in changing the date

Big roadblock in changing the date

One fact that’s often overlooked in the debate around changing Australia Day is that the Federal Government doesn’t control public holidays.

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Aus Day workers told to donate extra pay

Aus Day workers told to donate extra pay

A TikToker has suggested that people working on Australia Day that don’t want to profit off the controversial public holiday could donate part of their pay.

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‘I can’t love Australia’: Truth we must face

‘I can’t love Australia’: Truth we must face

January 26 is famous for beers, barbecues and fun in the sun – but if you’re planning to celebrate today, you need a reality check.

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A Meat pie covered in sauce with a bite out of it

Quiz most Aussies cannot pass

Millions of Aussies oppose changing the date of Australia Day – but they couldn’t pass this simple quiz about its origins. Can you?

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MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA-NewsWire Photos 26 JANUARY, 2021: Huge crowds walk down Bourke Street Melbourne to properly social distance for the Invasion Day Rally. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Three words you can’t say today

January 26 is not the anniversary of something joyful at all. It’s the furthest thing from it, which is why you can’t say these three words.

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Police and a Black Lives Matter protestor (centre) carrying an Aboriginal flag are seen during a protest outside the Roma Street Magistrates Court in Brisbane, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

Changing Aus Day ‘doesn’t solve problem’

The Australia Day Council has defended the national holiday saying she didn’t think changing the January 26 was the right solution.

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Massive lie that Australia ignores

Massive lie that Australia ignores

Australian “settlement” wasn’t just morally wrong, it was illegal under 18th century European laws.

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No matter your Aus Day views, ask yourself this

No matter your Aus Day views, ask yourself this

We all know the ongoing debate around Australia Day, but this year, no matter what your views, ask yourself this one question.

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The Gold Coast celebrating Australia Day . Crowds flocked to Evandale Lakes.Waving the flag is Izabella Williams of Coomeral. Picture Glenn Hampson.

Disturbing figures behind Australia Day plea

For some Australians, January 26 marks the day the “journey to our modern Australia began”. But for our Indigenous peoples, it signifies something else entirely.

Australia Day was first celebrated on July 30, 1915. Picture: Supplied

Pic that proves big Australia Day myth

To many, Australia Day is sacred, but this photo shows the hypocrisy around the date debate and why it’s not what it seems.

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Dirty truth Australians can no longer ignore

Dirty truth Australians can no longer ignore

Australia, we’ve always believed in a fair go. Now it’s time to take a good hard look at ourselves, and make some tough decisions.

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High resolution digital render of Australian flag.

The truth about Australia Day exposed

Many are horrified at the idea of moving Australia Day but the truth about our national celebration might surprise you.

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Things you can’t do this Wednesday

Things you can’t do this Wednesday

Not sure what’s OK to do on January 26? First Nations people share how can you spend the public holiday respectfully.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Police officers stand watch as protesters display signs at the Invasion Day rally in the city on January 26, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is the official national day of Australia and is celebrated annually on January 26 to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet to Sydney in 1788. Indigenous Australians refer to the day as 'Invasion Day' and there is growing support to change the date to one which can be celebrated by all Australians. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Difficult ‘talk’ Aussies need to have

While more and more Aussies no longer recognise January 26 as a day of celebration, here’s how to have “the talk” with someone who still doesn’t get it.

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26th January 2021 - Melbourne friends Jess Occa and Georgia OÃDwyer celebrate Australia Day at Burleigh Heads beach.Photo: Scott Powick NEWSCORP

Has Australia Day always been on the 26th?

It’s an Aussie tradition that many are reluctant to give up but the truth is celebrating Australia Day on January 26 is a fairly recent event.

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Two words that inflame Australians

Two words that inflame Australians

Australians’ attitudes towards changing the date of Australia Day are evolving and more people are willing to consider a different day. Have your say.

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Why do we celebrate Australia Day?

Why do we celebrate Australia Day?

January 26 – it’s one of Australia’s most divisive days. And while there are differing interpretations of what it means to celebrate it, the origin of the date is indisputable.

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New public holiday Australia needs

New public holiday Australia needs

As momentum gains to change the date of Australia Day, here are some alternative dates that our national holiday could be celebrated.

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The big ugly problem with Australia Day

The big ugly problem with Australia Day

Many people don’t see anything wrong with celebrating Australia Day on January 26 but this is why they are wrong.

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