Council divided over ‘Survival Day’ act

Major Pub Chain Rebrands Australia Day in ‘Long Weekend’ Campaigns

A major pub chain that backflipped on a decision to ban Australia Day celebrations at its 200 venues last year, is again in the spotlight for choosing not to mention the official date in upcoming promotions. Australian Venue Co, whose parent company is based in Hong Kong, announced last year it would not celebrate the national holiday because of the potential “hurt” and “sadness” it could cause Indigenous Australians. The company changed the dec…

Council divided over ‘Survival Day’ act

An Australian local council is at war over a ‘Survival Day’ event which is meant to be held on January 26.

Which council is or is not celebrating Australia Day this weekend?

Discover how councils across the Coast are planning Australia Day with diverse events and celebrations this year.

Australia Day set to sizzle

THE community is invited to come along and join in the festivities at Mildura's annual Australia Day celebration this Sunday at Nowingi Place. Mayor Cr Helen Healy encouraged locals to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the...

5 ways to spend Australia Day in Perth

At a loose end about how to spend Australia Day this Sunday? Here’s a handful of ideas.

Australia Day enthusiasm driving meat sales 'through the roof'

South Australian butchers report booming meat sales as Australia Day enthusiasm grows.