Sydney council moves to scrap Australia Day celebrations in favour of Aboriginal Yabun festival

A local council in Sydney will vote next week on a proposal to change the way January 26 is marked to better reflect the views of Indigenous Australians.

Sydney Inner West Council to debate scrapping Australia Day. Source: AAP

The Inner West Council in Sydney will vote on a proposal next week to scrap Australia Day celebrations on 26 January.

Mayor Darcy Byrne said the move reflects more contemporary attitudes on the tone of the day, considering the views of many Indigenous Australians who view the day as one of mourning and invasion.  

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