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Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Victorians have marked Australia Day in a myriad of ways, from celebrations of the nation's progress to mourning the impact of colonialism, and the tennis.

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

Room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day: Minns

An ancient ceremony recognising those first touched by British settlement shows there's room for Indigenous celebration on Australia Day, the NSW premier says.

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Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Rallies for Invasion Day across Brisbane remained civil until incidents at the second day's play between Australia and the West Indies.

'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

Ceremonies around the nation have been officially welcoming more than 22,000 people as Australia's newest citizens.

Man charged over Australia Day vandalism at Woolworths

Man charged over Australia Day vandalism at Woolworths

Police have charged a man over pro-Australia Day vandalism at two Woolworths stores in Brisbane.

MPs blamed for stoking culture war over Australia Day

MPs blamed for stoking culture war over Australia Day

Politicians are leading the public conversation on Australia Day even when their views don't always reflect their communities, an expert says.

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Minister slams Dutton over calls for Woolworths boycott

Minister slams Dutton over calls for Woolworths boycott

Minister slams Dutton over calls for Woolworths boycott

Minister slams Dutton over calls for Woolworths boycott

The federal opposition has been condemned for "fighting a culture war" after supermarket giant Woolworths pulled Australia Day paraphernalia from shelves.

World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024

World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024

World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024

World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024

New Year celebrations around the world offer a hopeful start to 2024 even as the world's ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and mute festivities.

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Across Australia, revellers farewelled 2023 and welcomed 2024 with a stunning array of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.

Australians are ready to ignite in force for 2024

Australians are ready to ignite in force for 2024

Australians are ready to ignite in force for 2024

Australians are ready to ignite in force for 2024

Huge crowds are expected to ring in the new year at public events across Australia with one in three people set to take advantage of free sites.

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Australians have splurged at unprecedented sales on Boxing Day spurred on by a cost-of-living crisis this year.

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

As one of the first major cities in the world to celebrate the start of the new year, Sydney will kick 2024 off with a showcase of Indigenous culture.

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Not talks today on proposed WWC23 finals holiday: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be discussing a proposed public holiday for the Matildas with state and territory leaders when national cabinet meets.

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Dutton opposes public holiday celebration for Matildas

Peter Dutton says a proposed public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup is an "ego trip" for the prime minister and will have no legacy impact.

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals leader David Littleproud has described himself as captain killjoy for hosing down the idea of a public holiday should the Matildas win the World Cup.

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