Activists gather at dawn to hold Invasion Day rallies in protest
4 years, 11 months ago

Activists gather at dawn to hold Invasion Day rallies in protest

Daily Mail  

Before the sun even rose in Victoria on Australia Day, mixed emotions about the national holiday were on full display in Melbourne. Hundreds of people attended a dawn service marking what they say is Invasion Day - which aims to counter celebration of the January 26 anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival in 1788. Spectators attend a vigil on the eve of Australia Day, at Barangaroo in Sydney, Saturday, January 25 Indigenous dancers perform a smoking ceremony during a vigil on the eve of Australia Day Torres Strait Islanders perform during a vigil on Saturday Poll Should the date of Australia Day be changed? The annual Invasion Day protest march will be held later in Melbourne's CBD at the same time as the city's official Australia Day Parade. Aboriginal Elders perform a cleansing ceremony at Barangaroo in Sydney Spectators watch on during a performance on the eve of Australia Day Protesters take part in an Invasion Day Rally on Australia Day in Sydney on Australia Day, 2019 Celebrations will roll on with the annual Australia Day Festival at Kings Domain Gardens from 11am and evening entertainment at the Docklands.

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'Woke' council makes massive Australia Day decision following outcry from residents
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Woke' council makes massive Australia Day decision following outcry from residents

Daily Mail  

One of the largest local governments in Western Australia has reversed a decision to ditch Australia Day celebrations following an outcry from locals. The City of Rockingham Council, in Perth's southwest, had announced in May last year that all celebrations relating to Australia Day would be held on the closest Saturday to January 26. The survey found that 64 per …

Australia Day 2024: ABC reporter declares Australia 'always was and always will be Aboriginal land' during a live cross
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia Day 2024: ABC reporter declares Australia 'always was and always will be Aboriginal land' during a live cross

Daily Mail  

An ABC Indigenous Affairs reporter signed off on a live cross on Australia Day by telling viewers Australia 'always was and always will be Aboriginal land'. Brennan said Australia Day was an important date for Indigenous people to 'remember our ancestors and those who fought for many decades to improve the living standards for our people'. ABC Indigenous Affairs Editor …

Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as ‘Invasion Day’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as ‘Invasion Day’

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Thousands of Australians protested the anniversary of British colonization of their country with large crowds Friday urging for Australia Day to be moved and for a day of mourning on the holiday some call “Invasion Day.” The holiday marks the arrival of 11 British ships carrying convicts at Port Jackson in present-day Sydney on Jan. 26, 1788. Thousands …

Thousands gather at Invasion Day rallies, calling for rethink of Australia Day
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands gather at Invasion Day rallies, calling for rethink of Australia Day

ABC  

Thousands of people are gathering at Invasion Day rallies across the country, backing Indigenous calls for a change or abolishment of Australia Day. Kate brought her two children to Melbourne's rally to call for a new date for Australia Day, which she saw as an important step towards a "fair and just Australia". Thousands of people attended the Invasion Day …

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization Thursday with a public holiday that evokes anger at Indigenous injustice, focusing national attention on a new government push to acknowledge Australia’s first inhabitants in the constitution. There are growing public calls to change the date of Australia Day, which is known to many Indigenous people as Invasion Day …

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There are growing public calls to change the date …

Thousands protest ‘invasion’ on divisive Australia holiday
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands protest ‘invasion’ on divisive Australia holiday

Al Jazeera  

Australians rally in support of Indigenous rights on the anniversary of the day the British colonial fleet sailed into Sydney. Australians rally in support of Indigenous rights on the anniversary of 'Invasion Day,' the day the British colonial fleet sailed into Sydney 👇 🔗: https://t.co/ZnD3QuHSoC pic.twitter.com/pS57f19qqx — Al Jazeera English January 26, 2023 Indigenous poet Lizzie Jarrett said Sydney was …

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday

NPR  

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Rycroft/AP Rick Rycroft/AP CANBERRA, Australia — Australians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization Thursday with a public holiday that evokes anger at Indigenous injustice, focusing national attention on a new government push to acknowledge Australia's first inhabitants in the constitution. Sponsor Message The …

What you should NEVER do on Australia Day
1 year, 11 months ago

What you should NEVER do on Australia Day

Daily Mail  

Social media influencers are using their platforms to share tips on how young people can show their opposition to the celebration of Australia Day - and the activities revellers should avoid. Wiradjuri, Gomeroi and Awabakal user Meissa Mason has suggested people working on 'Invasion Day', who wish to support Indigenous people, donate their bonus public holiday rates Wiradjuri, Gomeroi and …

Australia divided on January 26th with packed beaches packed and Invasion Day protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia divided on January 26th with packed beaches packed and Invasion Day protests

Daily Mail  

Australian hasn't been as divided on our national day holiday as we were on January 26, 2021. Two women celebrate the national holiday on the back of a boat as temperatures soar on the Gold Coast Protesters in Melbourne raise their fists in the air as they call for an end to black death in custody A glamorous blonde woman …

Explainer: What is Australia Day, why protests, Cricket Australia's stance, Margaret Court controversy
3 years, 11 months ago

Explainer: What is Australia Day, why protests, Cricket Australia's stance, Margaret Court controversy

The Hindu  

India will mark its 72nd Republic Day this year on January 26. Cricket Australia has decided to drop the term ‘Australia Day’ in promotions for Big Bash League games scheduled on the public holiday. This move drew criticism from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison who asked Cricket Australia to ‘focus on the cricket.’ "I think a bit more focus on …

Australia Day protests: Tens of thousands march against 'celebration of colonisation and genocide'
5 years, 11 months ago

Australia Day protests: Tens of thousands march against 'celebration of colonisation and genocide'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of people …

Australia Day: Why it’s so controversial
5 years, 11 months ago

Australia Day: Why it’s so controversial

CNN  

CNN — “This used to be the greatest country on Earth, but we’ve lost the plot.” It might just be a commercial – Australian Lamb’s annual As Australians deal with a record-breaking heatwave, environmental devastation and a sixth prime minister in just over a decade, the annual fierce debate over the country’s national day might be the thing that pushes …

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