Pandemic hardline premier honours ‘independent of govt’
The prime minister has played a straight bat when asked about the inclusion of a hardline pandemic-era premier in the King's Birthday Honours list.
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Lost luggage hampers New Zealand Anzac commemorations
New Zealand defence force personnel will commemorate Anzac Day on the Gallipoli peninsula without band instruments after losing their luggage in transit.
Luxon strives for unity amid Waitangi Day unease
New Zealanders are marking the 184th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with their national day as PM Chris Luxon urges unity.
Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day
Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.
‘A privilege’: Thousands of new citizens call Aust home
Ceremonies around the nation have been officially welcoming more than 22,000 people as Australia's newest citizens.
Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests
Rallies for Invasion Day across Brisbane remained civil until incidents at the second day's play between Australia and the West Indies.
Law change considered after ‘ridiculous’ neo-Nazi march
So-called white power salutes might follow Nazi symbolism into the NSW criminal code after neo-Nazis marched in Sydney on Australia Day.
Man charged over Australia Day vandalism at Woolworths
Police have charged a man over pro-Australia Day vandalism at two Woolworths stores in Brisbane.
MPs blamed for stoking culture war over Australia Day
Politicians are leading the public conversation on Australia Day even when their views don't always reflect their communities, an expert says.
Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country
Australians have splurged at unprecedented sales on Boxing Day spurred on by a cost-of-living crisis this year.
Australia readies to welcome in the new year
Huge crowds are expected to ring in the new year at public events across Australia with one in three people set to take advantage of free sites.
Australians are ready to ignite in force for 2024
Huge crowds are expected to ring in the new year at public events across Australia with one in three people set to take advantage of free sites.
Australians set to celebrate the start of the new year
Across Australia, revellers are ready to farewell 2023 and welcome 2024 with plenty of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks planned.
Bring on the new year, Aussies set to welcome 2024
Across Australia, revellers are ready to farewell 2023 and welcome 2024 with plenty of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.
Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular
Across Australia, revellers farewelled 2023 and welcomed 2024 with a stunning array of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.
World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024
New Year celebrations around the world offer a hopeful start to 2024 even as the world's ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and mute festivities.
PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.
Australians honour defence personnel, past and present
More than 100 years since the Gallipoli landings, thousands have gathered at dawn services across the country to remember Anzac troops.
Australian flag lowered at home, abroad for Anzac Day
As those who died in service to the nation are remembered there are calls to improve the treatment of veterans, especially from the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Thousands attend Anzac services across Queensland
Crowds have gathered in the thousands across Queensland to mark the 108th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.
Cost-of-living concerns leave their mark on Easter
Sydney's Royal Easter Show hosted the prime minister, while others marked Good Friday with religious services, long weekend feasting or the start of trips away.
Bosses can’t force staff to work on public holidays
Workers cannot be forced to work on public holidays even if they're rostered on, a court has found, potentially paving the way for more rights for employees.
Landmark shines amid celebrations, rallies
Sydneysiders are celebrating a sunny Australia Day but thousands have also rallied for Indigenous causes amid calls for the abolition of the national holiday.
Public holiday call as SA survey launched
An influential union has called for Easter Sunday to become a public holiday in South Australia as residents of the state are urged to have their say.
Australians feel the heat on Boxing Day
Most Australians are experiencing a minor heatwave, but intense rain from ex-tropical cyclone Ellie has parts of the NT and Queensland on flood watch.
Australia remembers tireless servant Queen
Australians have reflected on the life of service and duty by the Queen at events across the country, including a national memorial service in Canberra.
Ukraine’s Odesa douses fires after strikes
Russian forces have hit targets in the east and south of Ukraine and are pushing to defeat the last Ukrainian troops holding out in a steelworks in Mariupol.
Indigenous protesters mark ‘Invasion Day’
As the Aboriginal tent embassy marks 50 years of advocacy for Indigenous rights, protesters are gearing up to commemorate Invasion Day.
Festivities, protests mark Australia Day
A national citizenship ceremony in Canberra and Invasion Day protest rallies are among the events marking Australia Day 2022.