Australia Day

The Prime Minister spoke firmly to press stating, "there is nothing to be got in this country through hatred”.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns condemn the activity of the balaclava-clad group, with the premier considering outlawing the Nazi salute.

Noongar man Troy Bennell knows the path to reconciliation is not smooth, but he has generations of footsteps to follow, with his Nana and Dad among those taking big strides in the regional WA town of Bunbury.

Many marched to pay their respects to First Nations people, while others celebrated Australia Day.

Many First Nations people and their supporters marked January 26 with Invasion Day marches and survival day events.

From Bondi to Broken Hill temperatures soared and at Sydney's observatory hill it reached 38.5 degrees, making it the hottest Australia day since 1960.

Australia Day has been marked across Victoria with events ranging from flag raising and citizenship ceremonies to mourning events.

Among the more than 200 Victorians to receive awards on Australia Day is an emeritus professor who collected one of the country's highest honours.

First Nations people have extended an olive branch, while new citizens celebrated becoming Australian.

Father Bob Maguire, Sandra Sully and former Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings are among today's Australia Day Honours.

A forensic science pioneer, a human rights lawyer and a long-time animal rescue volunteer are among the dozens honoured for their service to the community.

The 2024 Australians of the Year have warned the nation's tanning culture is "killing us", but that hasn't stopped of people hitting the beach on a scorching Australia Day.

The recipients of this year's top national honour are calling on Australians to rethink their attitude to being in the sun.

Three Central Australians have been recognised for their contributions to the Alice Springs community at an Australia Day ceremony, which also saw 48 new Australians welcomed to the community as citizens.

NSW Premier Chris Minns says "normal people don’t celebrate Australia Day with a balaclava on" as a group of men dressed in all black caused a train to be abruptly terminated at a Sydney train station.

Indigenous people from different backgrounds and generations mark Australia Day in their own way, with some needing more time to reflect on last year's No vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum.

From sheep shearing to planting boab trees, Australia Day has kicked off around the country.

Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have saved thousands of lives using immunotherapy. Now they hope they can find a cure for Professor Scolyer.

Melanoma research and treatment pioneers, Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer, have been jointly named 2024 Australians of the Year.

You may be wondering why the Aboriginal and Palestinian flags will fly together on Survival Day, but sharing the national spotlight with another minority group is not new for activist Paul Silva.

Victorian authorities say increased vegetation after recent floods has increased the risk of bushfires and are on patrol for unattended fires as people flock to campsites this weekend.

The ABC's Jenny Woodward is one of eight prominent Queenslanders to receive Australia Day honours this year, with almost half a century in broadcast and no plans to slow down any time soon.

A mix of rain and sunshine is forecast throughout the country for this weekend's Australia Day long weekend, with extreme weather warnings also in place. Take a look at what the weather bureau forecasts for the next three days. 

Dawn services are a way for the community to pay their respects to the Aboriginal people who were killed during the business of settling Australia, and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonisation on First Nations people.  

This year's Australia Day honours has recognised a variety of Australians from well-known media personalities to those working away behind the scenes.