The Conversation

The more you know: people with better understanding of Australia’s colonial history more likely to support moving Australia Day

Olivia Evans receives funding from Australian Research Council. Iain Walker has received funding from the Australian Research Council and the Medical Research Future Fund. Kate Reynolds receives ...
CNN

Australia marks national day that stokes patriotism and anger

“Australia Day is Dead!” Indigenous activist Gwenda Stanley chants into the loudspeaker, as a crowd of thousands breaks into applause. It’s Australia’s national day, but the crowd in central Sydney ...
The New York Times

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. By Mike Ives Some Australians were in no mood to ...
The Conversation

Support for changing date of Australia Day softens, but remains strong among young people: new research

David Lowe receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Andrew Singleton currently receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Joanna ...
CNN

Every year, ‘Invasion Day’ forces Australia to confront some painful truths

Musician Fred Leone sings traditional songs to the steady beat of clap sticks that echo through the empty streets as the sun rises on what he calls a “hard day for Blackfellas.” Leone invited ...