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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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 Indigenous rights, Australia Day has been marked across the country in varying ways.
Thousands march across Sydney to protest 'Invasion Day'
Thousands in Sydney marked Australia's national day on Sunday (January 26) with an 'Invasion Day' rally in support of the country's Indigenous community. Real Madrid first club to generate 1 billion euros revenue in a season,
Thousands take part in Invasion Day rally in Melbourne
Thousands of protestors took part in an Invasion Day rally in Melbourne’s CBD on January 26. Attendees called for Australia Day to be abolished or the date to be changed and for a treaty with First Nations people.
Thousands protest 'Invasion Day' in Australia
Thousands of people protested Australia’s national day with ‘Invasion Day’ rallies in support of Indigenous Australians.
Around a thousand march in Invasion Day rally in Canberra, protesting at Parliament House
Around a thousand people have attended an Invasion Day rally in Canberra, marching in protest to Parliament House. James Vyver reports.
Australia Day 2025: Large crowds gather for 'Invasion Day' protests and events in capital cities across the country
A large crowd watched on as the demonstrations and smoking ceremony took place in the park before the participants moved on ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.