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Grace Tame (right) greets Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee, Jodie Haydon, at the Lodge while wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “F--- Murdoch”.

Albanese criticises Grace Tame for her ‘F--- Murdoch’ T-shirt

The prime minister says the abuse activist and former Australian of the Year took the focus away from this year’s nominees.

  • Michelle Griffin and Millie Muroi

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Fight MND: Neale Daniher with Isaac Quaynor and Tom McDonald.

How a family chat convinced Neale Daniher to accept nation’s top gong

Incredible, humble and selfless, Australian of the Year Neale Daniher is being lauded by football luminaries who say his story should be taught in every school – just don’t mention a statue.

  • Peter Ryan
The Invasion Day rally outside Parliament House

Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day

January 26 means different things to different people. Some protested the day, while others just wanted to enjoy the sunshine.

  • Madeleine Heffernan, Lachlan Abbott and Marta Pascual Juanola
Land of opportunity: Isna Ramlee and husband Muhammad Fahmy from Singapore with children Isa, Musa and Maryam.

‘Broady’ locals become Aussies among the gum trees

More than 150 people from 30 nations became Australia’s newest citizens on Sunday, grateful for the safety, opportunity and peace of their new home.

  • Carolyn Webb
Randwick Council is working to repair the statue as police investigate the vandalism attack.

Australia Day 2025 as it happened: Neale Daniher named Australian of The Year, Citizenship ceremonies, BBQs and protests

Australia Day around the country.

  • Caroline Schelle
Invasion Day protesters march from Queens Gardens to Musgrave Park while 500 citizens receive citizenship ceremony at City Hall

A city of two tales: New citizens welcomed while Invasion Day protesters rally

As the lord mayor welcomed 500 new citizens at a Brisbane City Hall ceremony, hundreds gathered nearby to protest against Australia Day.

  • Courtney Kruk
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Peter Dutton

How Trump’s win has fired up Dutton’s culture war, starting with Australia Day

Donald Trump’s re-election has been called a “vibe shift”. Peter Dutton prefers to think of it as a “near revolution”.

  • Jacqueline Maley
The statue of Captain James Cook in Randwick has been vandalised for the second time in 12 months.

Not celebrating Australia Day shouldn’t mean discounting our good fortune

While older Australians could learn from my generation’s compassion, it’s clear that Gen Z-ers could learn from them, too. Namely, about national pride.

  • Daniel Cash
Australia Day honours 2024 index

Australia Day Honours 2025: The full list

Explore the full list of recipients in every category for this year’s awards.

Professor Megan Davis receives an AC award on Australia Day.

Hugs and tears as Voice architect receives honour after ‘tumultuous’ year

Professor Megan Davis was at her mother’s housing commission home in south-east Queensland when she got the call she would receive the highest Order of Australia award.

  • Olivia Ireland

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