Australia Day news headlines

A 16-year-old boy has been charged after a fatal Australia Day boat crash in southern Sydney.

The operators of a Victorian gold mine that collapsed, killing one man and leaving another fighting for life, have denied claims from the union they stripped back safety officers, as they undertake their own investigation into the tragic incident.

The family of a teenage girl killed in a boat crash in Sydney's south on Australia Day say she was "a beautiful soul, so full of life and love," and say "it's impossible to comprehend life without her".

An inflatables floatilla accounted for half of the 300 people rescued on NSW beaches across Australia Day with Surf Life Savers bracing for more across the long weekend.

People are marking the public day in varying ways, from picnics to protests.

Temperatures have plummeted more than 10 degrees in an hour as a cool change sweeps through the state.

Both Aboriginal and Palestinian flags were spotted among the crowd at rallies this year with protesters calling for abolishing the date and urging for a ceasefire in Gaza. 

Anthony Albanese said a unified Australia is best at meeting the challenges of today and the future.

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Australia Day is set to bring sweltering heat for some states, while rain, storms and a cyclone are forecast elsewhere in the country.

Late charity campaigner and catholic priest Father Bob Maguire is one of over 1000 Australians to be honoured in the 2024 Australia Day Honours List.

The supermarket said a declining demand in sales was behind the move.

A dip in Sydney petrol prices is set to end prematurely thanks to increased demand as residents travel over the long weekend.

Test cricket captain Pat Cummins has broken his silence over plans to abandon Australia Day celebrations at the Gabba on January 26.

The sporting body said there would be no reference to Australia's national day at this Friday's Test match between Australia and the West Indies.

Millions of people are set to display the flag on Australia Day, but what you are allowed to do with it remains a grey area.

The company insisted today flags would only be displayed at support sites.

Police have arrested and charged a 40-year-old man with the alleged vandalism of a Woolworths store in Brisbane.

The Sydney man allegedly used inside information to bet on five award outcomes.

"Boycott Woolworths" was graffitied across the store after the supermarket decided to scrap Australia Day merchandise.

The political storm over Australia Day is growing, with a second supermarket joining Woolworths in pulling merchandise.

The Woolworths group, which includes Big W, said a "decline" in interest in the retail items was behind their removal from shelves.

Councils across two states have become the latest councils to decide to stop their traditional celebrations on January 26.

The talk show host has hit out at Anthony Albanese over what he claims is a potential 'lose, lose' path in a fiery exchange.

A Victorian council will no longer refer to January 26 as Australia Day, following a unanimous vote by councillors.

Basil Zempilas said people who engaged in the violent behaviour are not welcome in the city following the two incidents, which required a significant police response.

Taryn Brumfitt has been named the 2023 Australian of the Year for her work helping change the way people see their bodies.

Thousands of marchers have taken to the streets, as Australia remains a country divided over it's national day.

Thousands have attended invasion day rallies across Australia, where speakers raised more discussion around the Voice to Parliament.

Temperatures have been soaring across the country as Australians celebrate, and protests take place.

People packed beaches and swarmed streets during protests this Australia Day.

One of the final barriers to becoming an Australian citizen is a multiple choice test. Would you be able to pass the test?

The public disputes between Prince Harry and the royal family has boosted support for an Australian republic, new polling shows.

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Late Indigenous singer-songwriter Archie Roach is one of hundreds of people to be recognised in this year's Australia Day honours list.

Socceroos star Awer Mabil, who works to improve other refugees' lives, has been named the Young Australian of the Year.

Major initiatives and campaigns underway across the country could signal the beginning of fundamental change for Indigenous Australians.

'We're treating it as Invasion day.'

While some cities are expecting a warm and sunny day, residents in other cities might not get the same beach weather luxury.

Speaking of the controversy surrounding the day, Vicki Brady has taken to LinkedIn to announce that it "feels right" for her to work on January 26 and to instead take a day off on another day of the year.

The NSW Government has announced it is cracking down on use of illegal fireworks for Australia Day after several illegal fireworks displays occurred on New Year's Eve.

With almost every other cost of living going up, Sydney motorists are enjoying petrol prices that have plunged 30 cents over the past month.

While for many Australia Day is still a celebration of what makes the nation great, tens of thousands march to mourn and protest.

Breaking road rules comes with different fines and penalties across the country, and for some states and territories, it can come with even bigger point losses when double demerits are enforced.

The supermarket giant says it's proud to be the nation's largest employer to make the offer to their staff, admitting many have mixed emotions over the date.

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The Labor government has overturned its predecessor's controversial ruling that citizenship ceremonies can only be held on Australia Day.

Melbourne City Council will push the federal government to change the date of Australia Day, after weeks of councillors considering the idea.

Melbourne City Council will likely advocate for the federal government to change the date of Australia Day while still holding citizenship ceremonies and activities on January 26.

Councillors last night voted to hold a review into how the council will mark January 26 in future.