Australia Day is held on the same date Britain’s First Fleet sailed into Sydney Harbor in 1788, beginning the European colonization which led to the modern nation of Australia.

Australia Day, which commemorates the arrival of the British fleet in Australia in 1788, is held January 26. But critics want to change the date—or scrap the event altogether.

Every year, Australia Day – or Invasion Day – forces a difficult conversation about those left behind, and what role everyone can play in finding a way forward.

Australia Day, called 'Invasion Day' by Indigenous Australians, its January 26 date and the festivities held on the day are increasingly a point of division in Australian society.

Though a majority of Australians believe Australia Day should remain on Jan. 26 — recent polling suggests that about 60 percent are happy with the date as it is — that number has been falling.

AUSTRALIA DAY has arrived, with Aussies everywhere celebrating their national holiday. Every year on January 26, Australia marks the day of Captain Arthur Philip arriving in the country with a flee… ...

Australia Day has become a day of national self-scrutiny. It is a day to question what Australia’s national symbols are and to discuss ways to improve them.

Australia was born on a New Year's Day. Far from being an inconvenience, the date was deliberate and the symbolism is perfect. For most former members of the British Empire, national day is ...

Australia Day Council of SA CEO Jan Chorley said that was one of dozens of events being planned at local council level across the state. "There's a jam-packed program comprising 85 events put on ...