Australia Day protesters Mar. in Melbourne

Australia: Invasion Day protest in Sydney
On January 26, 2025, in Gadigal Country, Sydney, Australia, @ItsSilaN0tCilla shared a video showing an Invasion Day protest. The video, captioned "Invasion day protest," highlighted demonstrators gathered to oppose the national holiday,
Protests in Australia on ‘Invasion Day’
As Australia Day was celebrated around the country on Sunday there were also protests against what organisers called "Invasion Day", referring to the day Aboriginal people say they lost their land.
Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day
Melburnians marked Australia Day in varied ways, some attending a protest advocating a change to the date and others enjoying the summer weather on a long weekend.Police were out in force around the CBD as tens of thousands of people marched through the streets at an Invasion Day rally and a few dozen staged a counter-protest in support of the day.
Migrants should have good understanding about Australia Day or Invasion Day
For many, Australia Day is a day of celebration of the country's values, freedoms and entertainment. For some, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, January 26 is seen as a day commemorating the invasion by British settlers of land already owned.
Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization
Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election.
Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day
Australia's national day is a date of mourning for many Indigenous Australians because it marks the day that Captain Arthur Phillip landed in Sydney Cove and the beginning of the country's colonization by the British.
Australia: Invasion Day parade moves through the streets of Melbourne
Thousands upon thousands gather and march in Melbourne on Invasion Day in solidarity with First Nations people in their struggle against the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on their lives. The crowd is immense,
Australia Day’s reflections and celebrations get underway on the Opera House’s forecourt
In Sydney, the culmination of the day’s reflections and celebrations is about to get underway on the forecourt of the Opera House. Jeremy Fernandez is co-hosting tonight’s concert.
The ACT gathers at lake Burley Griffin to celebrate Australia Day 2025
Canberrans have gathered in strong numbers to mark Australia Day 2025. In one of the flagship events, two dozen Australians become citizens at the national ceremony on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Protests Mark Australia Day as Aboriginal Groups Demand Justice and Recognition
Ahead of Australia Day on January 26, protests erupted across Australia, with tens of thousands rallying in support of Aboriginal groups who view the date as a symbol of colonization and mourning. In Melbourne,
Invasion Day rallies, new citizens and barbecues: Australia Day marked across the country
From celebrations large and small, to the thousands who became new citizens and tens of thousands of others who rallied for ...
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My great-grandfather declared January 26 a ‘day of mourning’. Australia Day must change.
Eighty-seven years ago, my great-grandfather marched in mourning on January 26. We need to shift the focus — and the date — ...
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Invasion Day 2025: Thousands march for Indigenous justice
In an inspiring display of solidarity, thousands of First Nations people and their allies marched for Indigenous justice on ...
Melbourne Invasion Day march organisers dispel misinformation over CBD route
Organisers of Melbourne's Invasion Day rally say they have no plans to disrupt the Australian Open, and misinformation ...
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Australia Day has been hijacked by activists
Australia’s national day, which falls today, has two purposes. It is an opportunity for Australians to celebrate who they are ...
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Protesters gather at Invasion Day rallies across Australia
Crowds of people are gathering at Invasion Day rallies across the country, backing calls to abolish or change the date of Australia Day. January 26 marks the anniversary of the day that ...
Sussan Ley compares First Fleet landing to Elon Musk's Mars mission in Australia Day address
Deputy oppostition leader Sussan Ley praised Australia's colonial history as a successful "experiment" while criticising ...
What’s Open On The January Long Weekend? Woolworths, Coles, Liquor Stores & Banks
For NSW, ACT and Tasmania, most Woolworths stores will remain open on both January 26 and 27. However, punters in those states are urged to double-check their local shops and its opening hours online.