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Invasion Day debate resurfaces
2 months ago

Invasion Day debate resurfaces

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Suspected members of a neo-Nazi group marred Australia Day protests in Adelaide. In a video on social media, the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton also defended Australia Day, saying Australians shouldn't be afraid to celebrate it. Stephanie Smail: The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the National Australia Day ceremony in Canberra and took part in citizenship presentations. As the …

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Jewish families scared to send kids to school
2 months ago

Jewish families scared to send kids to school

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Good morning. Jewish mother: There's security on every gate, there's cameras everywhere, there's very set specific pick-up locations to make sure that kids aren't walking too far before they're back in a car. Annie Guest: Simone Abel says she's noticed non-Jewish parents are worried their kids could be harmed in anti-Semitic attacks. But what we've been told from …

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Protesters gather at Invasion Day rallies across Australia
2 months ago

Protesters gather at Invasion Day rallies across Australia

ABC  

Crowds of people are gathering at Invasion Day rallies across the country, backing calls to abolish or change the date of Australia Day. "I think for a lot of people today is a day of mourning, and it's not a day of celebration, especially for First Nations people and the communities that support them," Chandler-Mather said. Mayor Daryl Sexton said …

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‘Rise of the far right’: What people are protesting this Australia Day
2 months ago

‘Rise of the far right’: What people are protesting this Australia Day

ABC  

The dialling back of Indigenous rights will be high on the agenda for Invasion Day rallies this year, according to protest organisers who say it's a global "phenomenon" also happening to overseas colonised nations. The Queensland Government told the ABC that Queenslanders voted for the plan that the LNP took to last year’s election “which included discontinuing the Path to …

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Melbourne Invasion Day march organisers dispel misinformation over CBD route
2 months ago

Melbourne Invasion Day march organisers dispel misinformation over CBD route

ABC  

Organisers of Melbourne's Invasion Day rally say they have no plans to disrupt the Australian Open, and misinformation suggesting they did has caused "harm and distress". On Thursday, a media report suggested the Invasion Day rally planned to head to Melbourne Park in a move that threatened to disrupt the men's singles final at the Australian Open. Far-right group organising …

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Nat Barr unleashes about Australia Day with controversial message after pub group banned celebrations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nat Barr unleashes about Australia Day with controversial message after pub group banned celebrations

Daily Mail  

Sunrise host Natalie Barr has unleashed about the ongoing debates about Australia Day and called on the government to decide whether the day should continue to be celebrated. Venues boycotting Australia Day include Bungalow8, Cargo, Kingsley's Woolloomooloo, and Parkside Hotel in Sydney, as well as the Esplanade Hotel, Prince of Wales, Duke of Wellington and Garden State Hotel in Melbourne. …

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Hospitality group apologises after reportedly telling pubs not to celebrate Australia Day
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hospitality group apologises after reportedly telling pubs not to celebrate Australia Day

ABC  

A major venue company at the centre of a stoush over Australia Day says it regrets the "concern and confusion" it has caused over comments about celebrating Australia Day. Australian Venue Company, which operates more than 200 pubs across the country, reportedly notified venue managers it would not celebrate Australia Day on January 26 because the day caused "hurt" and …

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Thousands gather at Invasion Day rallies, calling for rethink of Australia Day
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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Australia Day: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrates those becoming citizens in citizenship ceremony
1 year, 2 months ago

Australia Day: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrates those becoming citizens in citizenship ceremony

ABC  

Australia Day began with reflections at dawn in Sydney. "It's a moment of reflection, so it's an important piece of the choreography of the day," said chair of the Australia Day Council of New South Wales, Andrew Parker. "Today our sense of togetherness is growing at 320 citizenship ceremonies right across this continent, with more than 15,000 people becoming Australian …

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First Nations activists will share January 26 this year, but not all agree
1 year, 2 months ago

First Nations activists will share January 26 this year, but not all agree

ABC  

Survival Day is the biggest protest of the year for Indigenous Australians, but this year they are sharing limited and precious national attention. "It's important as First Nations people to stand with Indigenous people right across the world," Dunghutti man Paul Silva says. Paul Silva and Uncle David Bell, both part of The Blak Caucas, have been key organisers for …

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Generational war erupts over Australia Day: Baby boomer issues scathing message to Aussies who oppose January 26 - as Gen Z woman pushes 'change the date' and cuts off her mates who voted No to the Vo
1 year, 2 months ago

Generational war erupts over Australia Day: Baby boomer issues scathing message to Aussies who oppose January 26 - as Gen Z woman pushes 'change the date' and cuts off her mates who voted No to the Vo

Daily Mail  

It's a celebration of all that is best about Australia or a day of deep national shame, depending on who you ask. Bonnie, a soon-to-be nursing student who works at Ivy nightclub in Sydney's CBD, said she would not be celebrating Australia Day and would most likely be working. YES 2254 votes NO 283 votes Now share your opinion Mr …

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Woolworths double standard called out amid Australia Day debate
1 year, 2 months ago

Woolworths double standard called out amid Australia Day debate

Daily Mail  

Aussie claims national holiday will soon cease to exist A young Aussie has warned Australia Day 'will cease to exist' in a few year's time if big corporations refuse to acknowledge the national holiday. Conservative social commentator Carla Efstratiou slammed Woolworths, which also owns Big W, after the supermarket giant revealed it will not sell Australia Day merchandise nationwide due …

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Thousands protest ‘invasion’ on divisive Australia holiday
2 years, 2 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 …

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Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday
2 years, 2 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 …

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What you should NEVER do on Australia Day
2 years, 2 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 …

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Ukraine war ‘will have no winner,’ U.N. says on 100th day of fight
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine war ‘will have no winner,’ U.N. says on 100th day of fight

The Hindu  

Russia-Ukraine conflict | The United Nations said Friday there would be no victor from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the conflict entered its 100th day and Moscow’s forces pressed deeper into the eastern Donbas region. Rather, we have witnessed for 100 days what is lost: lives, homes, jobs and prospects,” Amin Awad, Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Crisis Coordinator for …

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on Day 42
2 years, 11 months ago

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on Day 42

Al Jazeera  

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 42nd day, here is a look at the main developments. Russian forces have prevented humanitarian access, likely to pressure defenders to surrender.” The Russian defence ministry says its forces will “liberate” Mariupol from Ukrainian “nationalists”. “What we’ve seen in Bucha is not the random act of a rogue unit,” US Secretary of State Antony …

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REVEALED: Marjorie Taylor Greene purchased Lockheed Martin stock two days before Russian invasion
3 years ago

REVEALED: Marjorie Taylor Greene purchased Lockheed Martin stock two days before Russian invasion

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene purchased stock from the largest military contractor in the United States less than a week before Russia invaded Ukraine, according to financial disclosures. In a filing that was dated Monday, Greene said that she had purchased between $1,001-$15,000 worth of Lockheed Martin stock on Feb. 22. Just out: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stock in America's …

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Photos tell the story as Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth day
3 years ago

Photos tell the story as Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth day

ABC  

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its sixth day and shelling has intensified, as the invasion has probably taken longer to achieve its goals than Russian leaders expected. Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv was hit by rocket attacks for a second day on Tuesday, with one striking Kharkiv's regional state administration building. Rescuers search debris following a missile attack on …

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Ukraine invasion: Zelensky vows to stay in Kyiv and lead fight against Russia
3 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine invasion: Zelensky vows to stay in Kyiv and lead fight against Russia

The Independent  

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‘A dark day for Europe’: How UK newspapers reported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
3 years, 1 month ago

‘A dark day for Europe’: How UK newspapers reported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent  

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Why Aussies should NOT post their Australia Day celebration photos on social media
3 years, 2 months ago

Why Aussies should NOT post their Australia Day celebration photos on social media

Daily Mail  

An Aboriginal model has urged Aussies to refrain from posting photos of Australia Day celebrations on social media as it is 'insensitive' to the plight of First Nations people. Fallon Gregory, a proud Kija/Bardi and Nyul-Nyul woman from Western Australia, says that if people partake in prideful, open Australia Day celebrations, they should not post photos on social media. The …

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Australia divided on January 26th with packed beaches packed and Invasion Day protests
4 years, 2 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 …

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Australia Day celebrated across country as speakers urge reflection, unity
4 years, 2 months ago

Australia Day celebrated across country as speakers urge reflection, unity

ABC  

Australia Day has been commemorated and celebrated around the country, with more than 12,000 new citizens welcomed. New Australians ACT - 20 NSW - 2,884 NT - 186 QLD - 3,906 SA - 1,122 TAS - 316 VIC - 1,706 WA - 2,488 Nationally - 12,628 Source: Dept of Home Affairs At the national flag-raising and citizenship ceremony in Canberra, …

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