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.
Australia Day
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.
Fireys symbolise what makes us great
Scott Morrison has used the national holiday to praise Australia’s inclusive national identity and pay tribute to the volunteer firefighters.
Plibersek’s patriot pledge sparks anger
Tanya Plibersek has hit back at left-wing critics over her school citizenship pledge proposal.
Naval salute for Australia’s newest citizens
It was a spectacular half-century when 51 of Australia’s newest citizens joined navy crew onboard HMAS Canberra after being sworn in on Sydney Harbour.
‘Do good’ psychologist’s big impact
Erica Frydenberg, the mother of the federal treasurer, has been recognised for her significant service to psychology.
Taking law into her own hands Taking law into her own hands
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has spent decades helping young women navigate their way through the legal profession.
‘Pay the rent’ critics called racist
The organisers of a Melbourne ‘Invasion Day’ protest have accused those asking questions about the fundraiser as ‘racist’.
Academic in a class of her own
Professor Margaret Gardner’s formidable list of accomplishments in the nation’s universities makes her a worthy award recipient.
Former premiers honoured
Campbell Newman, Barry O’Farrell and Ted Baillieu, are appointed Officers of the Order of Australia for their leadership.
Councils toe line on Australia Day
Every local council in the country that has the power to hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26 will do so, Alan Tudge says.
Tough specimens who became Australian
The first Italian migrants struggled but still learned to deeply love their new home.
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