January 26 was made the national 'Australia Day' public holiday in 1994. It was on this same date in 1788, that the First Fleet established a convict settlement at Sydney Cove, marking the ...

Australia Day is rooted in the arrival of Commodore Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788. This marked the beginning of British settlement in Australia .

Millions of Aussies are gearing up for the Australia Day long weekend. Australia Day lands on Sunday, however the public holiday will be observed on Monday across all states and territories.

Photo shows Australian and Aboriginal flying flags side-by-side. How long will the debate over the future of Australia Day continue? Local data and overseas examples tell us it could last for ...

WHAT IS DAFFODIL DAY? It is an annual campaign run by the Irish Cancer Society which aims to raise money for cancer research. The first Daffodil Day in Ireland was held in 1988 af ...

A member of the National Socialist Network arrested during an Australia Day march in Adelaide's CBD has protested his bail conditions in court. The man later apologised after the judge presiding ...

Australia Day Live at the Sydney Opera House honours country and celebrates the Australian spirit with a spectacular fireworks and maritime show and performances from some of our biggest stars ...