Monuments in Australia Are Vandalized to Protest National Day
The vandalism unfolded in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Australia Day is a divisive holiday that critics see as a symbol of racism and oppression.
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.
Indigenous rights activists protest on Australia Day
Tens of thousands of Australians protested over the treatment of Indigenous people on Sunday as the country celebrated a national holiday marking the 1788 arrival of British colonisers.
Monuments Defaced as Australia Day Protests Ramp Up
A statue of colonist John Batman, a founder of the country's second largest city who was also involved in killings of Indigenous people, was sawn in half, while a monument commemorating Australian soldiers in World War One was daubed in red paint, with the words "land back," in the early hours of Saturday morning, local media reported.
Melbourne monuments defaced as part of Australia Day protests
Two historic Melbourne monuments were vandalised as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the controversial Australia Day holiday.
Protests and vandalism mark Australia Day
Two historic statues in Melbourne were vandalised ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, which are expected to see tens of thousands across the country participating in protests. These demonstrations support Aboriginal people who believe the date is not a cause for celebration.
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,
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 ...
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 ...
Australia Day 2025 citizenship events take place across the country
Australia Day events take place across the nation, with flag-raising ceremonies and tens of thousands of people from more ...
Australia Day 2025 as it happened: Neale Daniher named Australian of The Year, Citizenship ceremonies, BBQs and protests
Australia Day remains a complicated and divisive day for many, including Indigenous Australians, who were among the thousands ...
Two Iconic statues have been vandalised in Australia Day attack
Vandals have hit two iconic statues in the lead up to Australia Day, with one of them cut in half. Two iconic Melbourne ...
Total fire ban across Victoria as heatwave grips millions on Australia Day public holiday
Melbourne is set to reach a top of 42 degrees tomorrow, with gusty winds of 70 to 80km/h in some parts of the state.