Discover the heated debates, protests, and brawls surrounding Australia Day celebrations in an eventful 2024.
Australia Day celebrations in 2024 turned into a spectacle of chaos and controversy, with shocking footage showing teenagers clashing with police at Manly Wharf in Sydney. The wild incident led to multiple arrests, reflecting a growing unrest and tension surrounding the national holiday. While some gathered to enjoy drone shows and fireworks along the Swan River, thousands took to the streets in protests against the colonial origins of Australia Day.
The heated discussions over Australia Day extended beyond just 2024, with ongoing debates about the date's significance. Many view the holiday as a celebration of Australian culture, while others see it as a painful reminder of colonialism and the oppression of Indigenous peoples. The divide was evident in the protests demanding a change of date, with 'Invasion Day' rallies calling for a reevaluation of the festivities.
In the midst of the controversies, notable figures like the late INXS Manager Chris Murphy were posthumously honored on Australia Day. The recognition of over a thousand Australians for their contributions to various fields highlighted the diverse impact individuals have had on the nation. Additionally, dedicated personnel from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services received top honors, showcasing the importance of their tireless efforts in the community.
As Australia Day remains a hot topic of debate, the protests and clashes at the heart of the celebrations underscore the complex history and emotions tied to the national holiday. While the day brings families together for festivities, it also serves as a poignant reminder of Australia's past and the ongoing calls for reflection and change.
Footage of up to fifty teenagers causing trouble at Manly Wharf, on Sydney's northern beaches, started to circulate on social media on Friday afternoon.
Chris Murphy, Milly Petriella, Dennis Burgess, John Foreman and Max Lambert among the music industry figures feted on Australia Day.
First Nations people have extended an olive branch, while new citizens celebrated becoming Australian. More on: SA · Australia Day ...
Australia Day Ambassador MR John Lee OAM, PHF, BS0cSci founder of 'You Have a Friend charity' presented the awards along with Councillor Stephen Mears.
On Australia Day at Sydney Cove, January 26, 1988, people surrounded the foreshores and land in packed groups to see a large flotilla of tall ships sail ...
A wild incident involving as many as fifty teenagers at Manly Wharf in Sydney has ended with multiple arrests today.
Backlash to 'Invasion Day' grows on annual commemoration of arrival of British fleet in Sydney in 1788.
Thousands of 'Invasion Day' protesters demanded the date of the annual Australia Day celebrations be changed.
While some see Australia Day as a celebration of Australian culture, it also has ties to colonialism and the oppression of indigenous people.
Australia Correspondent Aziz Al Sa'afin explains why the country's national day has become a heated topic of conversation.
Tens of thousands of families have gathered along the Swan River ahead of the Australia Day drone and fireworks show.
Thousands marked Australia's national day on Friday with Invasion Day rallies in support of the country's Indigenous community, many of whom want to drop ...
People gathered with Indigeneous flags, cricket at the Gabba was delayed and many statues of colonisers have been vandalised.
Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta woman Bridget Brennan, who is the broadcaster's Indigenous Affairs Editor, used the phrase to end her report on a Wugulora ...
Brooke Blurton joined a chorus of celebrities speaking out against Australia Day.
While some see Australia Day as a celebration of Australian culture, it also has ties to colonialism and the oppression of indigenous people.
The holiday marks the arrival of 11 British ships carrying convicts at Port Jackson in present-day Sydney on January 26 1788. Many activists say the day marked ...
Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and Minister for Corrective Services The Honourable Nikki Boyd. Six Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) ...
Australia Day celebrations turned ugly in Perth when dozens of people became involved in a violent brawl that was captured on video.
The governor-general recognized 1,042 Australians for their dedication to the fields of art, science, medicine, charity work, and military service. Published on.