Logistics legend saw women change sector
The changing role of women in the workforce in Australia has driven major structural shifts in the logistics business, according to Michael Byrne, the former chief executive of Linfox and Toll.
Australia Day
Swing to right ‘won’t change fundamentals’ of business
Adelaide-born businessman Rob Chapman says the election of Donald Trump will move the ‘pendulum’ right, but says the fundamentals of doing business will remain intact.
China and new export markets key to wine industry: Brown
Brown Family Wine Group executive director Ross Brown, who has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours list, says export markets are key for the Australian wine industry.
PM, Burke feud with Israel MP, who says Labor fuelled anti-Semitism
Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke have responded sharply to criticism from Israel’s deputy foreign minister, who says the federal government has inflamed anti-Semitism ‘by not fighting it’.
We won’t ditch the date because extremists say so
For the past 15 years, I have attended the same Australian Day celebrations. This year the celebration took a twist.
PM eyes deal with Greens to pass tax cuts
Anthony Albanese has signalled he may negotiate with the Greens on stage-three tax amendments, after Adam Bandt demanded more for lower-income earners.
Alston attacks Stephen Smith for Australia Day ‘shame’
Former Australian high commissioner to the UK Richard Alston has criticised top diplomat Stephen Smith for his decision not to host the annual Australia Day gala.
Rudd urged to back AUKUS in new role
The former PM, who has been appointed ambassador to the US, lashed the move to scrap the French subs deal in favour of nuclear submarines provided through AUKUS.
Off-field impact a legacy to be lauded
Far beyond his achievements on the cricket field, Shane Warne’s ultimate legacy to Australia may be to save lives.
Nation reflects on where we came from – and where we’re going
It seemed to be a more reflective country enjoying this Australia Day, cautiously optimistic the pandemic has peaked, and quietly confident that better times are ahead.
Changing the date ‘not the issue for Aboriginal people’
Australia does not need to change the date of Australia Day and it is apparent most Indigenous people are not asking for that.
Millions for disability internships and training
Paid internships and industry-specific training will help employers in growth industries hire more people with disabilities, part of a $20m investment by the Morrison government.
Rain greeted as ancestors’ pride
As the Invasion Day rally kicked off in Brisbane on Wednesday, the downpour began.
Clubs united in respect, acknowledge the pain
Sixteen AFL clubs have made strong statements on Australia Day with some acknowledging the ‘pain’ and ‘hurt’ the date signifies for Indigenous Australians.
Tough times but future is bright: PM
Scott Morrison says Australians should be optimistic about the future ahead, as he expressed his love and gratitude to the nation by reading a poem written by his 12-year old daughter Lily.
Lily waxes lyrical in poem for the nation
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shared his 12-year-old daughter Lilly’s vision of the nation, filled with love and ancient dreaming, to commemorate Australia Day.
Airlines happy to let it all fly past
Virgin and Qantas have gone silent on our national day with not so much as a tweet of acknowledgment, leaving the aerial displays to the defence force.
Acknowledge Aus Day tensions, DFAT warns
Australian embassy and high commission staff in Pacific told to ‘inform themselves’ about origins of Australia Day and surrounding ‘inherent tensions’.
Legions of new citizens pledge their loyalty
Thousands of new citizens pledged their loyalty to Australia in ceremonies around the country on Australia Day.
Thousands rally in call for unity
Thousands of demonstrators took part in so-called ‘Invasion Day’ rallies across the country, defying COVID-19 health restrictions and the warnings of politicians.
PM: First Nations ‘thriving, surviving’
Scott Morrison says Indigenous Australians’ history of ‘overcoming is one of, if not the, greatest Australian story’, as he calls for unity amid a debate about celebrating January 26.
Afloat on changing tide of opinion
At Moore River, an hour north of Perth, dozens of revellers took advantage of a giant homemade water slide that has become an annual Australia Day fixture.
Raise a tinnie to Aussies: Boris
British PM Boris Johnson has sent a message to Scott Morrison on Australia Day as he reinforced the closeness between the two nations.
Life’s a picnic on ‘our big day of the year’
For more than 70 years, the Balnarring Picnic Racing Club has hosted the Balnarring Cup on Australia Day.
ABC pressured to remove ‘Invasion Day’ references
The ABC removed references to Australia Day as ‘Invasion Day’ from a story posted at the weekend after Paul Fletcher criticised the public broadcaster.
We write our own story, we create our own future
As Australians, our fates have always been bound together.
‘No Australia Day political games’
The Morrison government has bluntly told councils not to use COVID-19 as an excuse to play politics with Australia Day.
Looky Looky, a history retold
Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky is a new film that gives an Indigenous perspective on James Cook’s arrival in 1770.
An endeavour that shook up the world
250 years ago, James Cook’s landfall at Botany Bay ushered in the birth of modern Australia.
Research grants to ease ‘antagonism’
Dan Tehan will attempt to ‘break the cycle of Australia Day antagonism’ with millions in nation-focussed research grants.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/topics/australia-day