US EditionHeatwave Warnings Across Australia as Millions Celebrate National Day
Prime Minister calls for national unity and resilience, highlighting shared history and citizenship as Australia marks the day with ceremonies and First Nations-led events.
- On Australia Day today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued his annual message urging national unity and praised efforts to strengthen the nation.
- December 14's mass shooting at Bondi Beach became Australia's worst terrorist attack, prompting calls for a royal commission that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese initially opposed but announced on January 9.
- Canberra's National Citizenship and Flag Raising Ceremony opened Australia Day commemorations with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Governor-General Sam Mostyn and National Australia Day Council chair John Foreman AM attending.
- Extreme heat and safety warnings forced cancellations such as Adelaide's parade amid forecasts of 45 degrees, yet storms and rain drew hundreds in Townsville and Darwin and thousands attended competing rallies including Invasion Day rallies.
- Albanese highlighted Australia Day's contested history and multicultural makeup, stating `At the very heart of the pledge that you make today to our laws, to our values and to our people, is the respect for our common humanity that defines Australia`, while urging reflection and inclusion.
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Australians reflect on the nation's history on Australia Day 2026
Australia Day has been marked across the country with citizenship ceremonies and Australian of the Year awards. The day has also been marked by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have gathered across the country for annual events marking January 26 - including Invasion Day rallies.
Unity Over Division: Australia’s Call on National Day
Australia's national day saw 'Invasion Day' rallies in support of Indigenous Australians and anti-immigration protests. Indigenous speakers highlighted issues like land repatriation and deaths in police custody. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Albanese appealed for national unity amidst rising immigration and populism, calling for changes to Australia Day celebrations.
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