Australia Day 2025 as it happened: Neale Daniher named Australian of The Year, Citizenship ceremonies, BBQs and protests
Australia Day remains a complicated and divisive day for many, including Indigenous Australians, who were among the thousands ...
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New analysis shows Australia Day and New Year’s are worst days of the year for drownings
Experts say alcohol is a significant factor in this increase, some saying a new safety approach is needed.
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Drownings spike on Australia’s booziest public holidays
Australia Day and New Year’s Day are the worst days for drowning across the country, according to an analysis of 12 years of fatal and non-fatal incidents, released today. Of the more than 4000 ...
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Fake taxi driver accused of raping a Virgin Australia flight attendant makes a last-minute bid
A man who pretended to be a taxi driver before allegedly raping a Virgin Australia flight attendant on New Year’s Day returns to court. Ilaisa Tanoa Degei, 24, fronted Lautoka High Court on ...
Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws
Hate symbols and terror offences will be punishable with mandatory jail terms ranging from one to six years in Australia, ...