Tens of thousands of Australians gathered at Invasion Day rallies across the country on January 26 to protest the national celebration of Australia Day. The date, which marks the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, has become increasingly contentious. Many Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians refer to […]
Australia Day
Thousands of Australians will gather for the Day of Mourning Dawn Service in Melbourne and across the nation on January 26 for the fifth year in a row, in a protest against Australia Day celebrations. The sombre gatherings, which have evolved into a steadfast tradition, bring together mourners at the […]
Retail giant Woolworths will discontinue the sale of Australia Day merchandise in its stores in a move aimed at addressing the evolving sentiments surrounding the controversial celebration. The decision follows last year’s announcement by Kmart to refrain from selling products related to the January 26 celebration, opting for inclusivity. Woolworths […]
