Australia Day

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Australia Day: A Controversial National Holiday Sparks Protests and Celebrations

Australia Day - Celebrations - Healthcare Professionals - Honours - Indigenous Rights - Invasion Day - Protests - Public Service

Thousands protest and celebrate Australia Day, sparking debates and emotions across the country. Find out the diverse reactions and calls for change!

Australia Day, the national holiday of Australia, sparked a wave of protests and celebrations this year. Thousands of people, including many from the indigenous community, took to the streets in 'Invasion Day' rallies, calling for a reevaluation of the holiday's significance. While some view Australia Day as a day of freedom and pride, others consider it a symbol of invasion and oppression. The conflicting perspectives have led to heated debates and calls for changing the date of the celebration.

Despite the controversy surrounding Australia Day, there are also instances of celebration and recognition. Honours are awarded to individuals for their outstanding public service and contributions to various fields. The recognition extends to healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, highlighting their significant roles in the community. Australia Day remains a day of reflection, acknowledging the country's complex history and ongoing calls for reconciliation and unity.

In the midst of the protests and acknowledgments, Australia Day continues to evolve. The holiday, initially commemorating the arrival of British ships in 1788, now faces increasing scrutiny and demands for change. As the debate rages on, the significance of Australia Day is being redefined, reflecting the country's diverse perspectives and the ongoing quest for understanding and inclusivity.

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Thousands protest during Australia Day holiday (RTE.ie)

Thousands of people marked Australia's national day with "Invasion Day" rallies in support of the country's indigenous community, many of whom want to drop ...

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Australia Day: The 'quiet rebranding' of a controversial national holiday (BBC News)

While many Indigenous people protest or sit the day out, this year Dennis Kickett is co-hosting a celebration like few others. "I imagine I'll cop some flak," ...

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Thousands of Australians Call National Holiday 'Invasion Day ... (TIME)

The holiday falls on the anniversary of the Jan. 26, 1788, arrival of British ships carrying convicts at Port Jackson in present-day Sydney.

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Australia Day is on the nose โ€“ it's becoming harder to defend ... (The Guardian)

For 26 January 1788 was the day of the apocalypse for Indigenous Australian for whom the dire generational legacies of violent dispossession continue to ...

Australia Day is freedom for some, invasion for others (Anadolu Agency)

Jan. 26 signifies momentous occasion in 1788 when first British fleet landed - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Australia Day honours announced (Defence News)

Royal Australian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Robert Chipman's leadership in developing rapid-support plans to identify the equipment Australia could gift to ...

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Australia Day 2024 Honours (Prime Minister and Cabinet)

Congratulations to the recipients in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, who were announced today by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the ...

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Australia Day 2024 honours celebrate outstanding public service (The Mandarin)

Some of the nation's dedicated mandarins have been recognised for their service among 1042 Australians, ranging from 32 to 100 years of age.

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Crowds gather at Invasion Day rallies calling for Australia Day date ... (ABC News)

Australians are gathering at Indigenous-led rallies across the country, calling for the date of Australia Day to be changed as a sign of respect towards ...

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newsGP - GPs recognised with Australia Day Honours (RACGP)

Fifteen current and former GPs have been celebrated for their contributions to medicine and other areas. Stethoscope on Australian flag. General practice has ...

Tasmania's 2024 Australia Day Honours (Premier of Tasmania)

Congratulations to the 39 Tasmanian recipients of this year's Australia Day Honours. These exceptional Tasmanians have been honoured for their achievements ...

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'This is massive': hope and anger as thousands gather at Invasion ... (The Guardian)

Protesters brave heatwave conditions as rally speakers condemn incarceration rates and express solidarity with Palestine.

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'A day to mourn': thousands protest against Australia Day national ... (The Guardian)

Backlash to 'Invasion Day' grows on annual commemoration of arrival of British fleet in Sydney in 1788.

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Thousands protest Australia Day celebrations (Aljazeera.com)

Thousands of 'Invasion Day' protesters demanded the date of the annual Australia Day celebrations be changed.

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Support for Australia Day celebration on January 26 drops: new ... (The Conversation AU)

The decision by several major retailers to stop stocking Australia Day merchandise has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing debate over whether the ...

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Chris Murphy, Former INXS Manager, Posthumously Saluted In ... (Billboard)

Chris Murphy, Milly Petriella, Dennis Burgess, John Foreman and Max Lambert among the music industry figures feted on Australia Day.

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'There's a lot of pain attached to Australia Day' - Australian ... (Newstalk)

Today is January 26th and marks Australia Day, which saw the arrival of 11 British ships in present-day Sydney on Jan. 26, 1788. However today has seen Au.

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