Australia Day

PM must detail what adviser said: Abbott

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:16:49 +1100

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has demanded that Julia Gillard reveal precisely what her adviser told demonstrators before Thursday's ugly scenes.

Staffer resigns over info leak

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:20:52 +1100

A member of PM Gillard's media unit has resigned after calling someone and discussing the whereabouts of Mr Abbott.

The black, white and grey of racism

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1100

While we should never forget that racism exists in Australian society, we should also put our country's experience into its proper context.

Australia marks national day

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:09:22 +1100

For many Aussies, the national day means barbecues and unpredictable weather, but for 14,000 people it's the first day they can officially call Australia home.

Cultural ambassadors named

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:25:24 +1100

The government has named 40 cultural ambassadors to mark Australia Day. Hear the amazing story of Dr Tien Nguyen.

Union leader revealed Abbott location

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:36:37 +1100

A Canberra union leader has been identified as the person who revealed that Opposition Leader Tony Abbott was in a Canberra restaurant on Australia Day.

Gillard's shoe returned after protest

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:16:09 +1100

Indigenous protests have entered their second day, as the PM's shoe is returned following a scuffle that's sparked anger among activists and politicians alike.

Activists burn Australian flag in Canberra

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:24:24 +1100

About 200 protesters have marched on Parliament House and set fire to an Australian Flag before calling for "black justice" in Australia.

Protesters overreacted to Abbott: Mundine

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:34:05 +1100

Former ALP national president and indigenous leader Warren Mundine says protesters overreacted to comments Tony Abbott made about the tent embassy, as the Opposition leader is standing by his remarks.

Aboriginal activists demand Abbott apology

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:02:22 +1100

Aboriginal activists have called on Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to apologise for comments about the tent embassy that sparked an angry Canberra protest.

Greeks, Sri Lankans forge Aussie tradition

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:03:50 +1100

A new tradition has begun in Melbourne with the staging of the inaugural 'Australia Day Cup' between the city's Sri Lankan and Greek communities.

PM brave-faced after stumble at protest

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:45:48 +1100

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has put on a brave face to host ambassadors at the Lodge after falling as she was rushed away from an Australia Day protest.

Indigenous rights key to UN seat: activist

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:25:04 +1100

An rights activist says Australia has no chance to be on the UN Security Council unless the federal government acknowledges indigenous sovereignty.

Australia Day - What's your take?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:50:00 +1100

Australia Day means something to most Aussies, so we took to the streets of Sydney's muliticultural Marrickville to ask why it's so significant.

NSW welcomes 3000 new citizens

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +1100

Australia's newest citizens celebrate their big day after taking the oath of allegiance at ceremonies around NSW.

Aussies from all walks honoured

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

The list of Australia Day honours was as varied as the country its recipients drew from, with sportspeople, doctors and public servants all honoured.

Citizenship about inclusion, says PM

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:58:52 +1100

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has welcomed the newest Australian citizens, saying they are part of the nation's evolving story.

Aboriginal tent embassy marks 40 years

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:20:35 +1100

It's 40 years since the people who inhabited Australia for tens of thousands of years truly started fighting back, forming Canberra's Aboriginal tent embassy.

Ricky Ponting gets Order of Australia gong

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:10:40 +1100

Ricky Ponting has been appointed an officer of the Order of Australia for his services to cricket and the community.

Rush: Arts can promote asylum seeker stories

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:19:55 +1100

Australian of the Year Geoffrey Rush says there's a role for the arts to provide perspective on issues like climate change, gay marriage and the plight of asylum seekers.