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The ABC is under fire for urging people to attend Invasion Day rallies on January 26 rather than celebrating Australia Day.

Coles has remained steadfast in its mission to facilitate celebrations for Australia Day, despite its rival dropping the products.

Coles confirmed it would continue to stock a range of Australia-themed merchandise in the lead up to Australia day but multiple stores appear to be selling only a small amount of the stock.

The famous Samuel Johnson quote is not always expressed as it was intended, but there’s wisdom in it.

The story of Lapérouse’s expedition to the Pacific is noteworthy for reasons other than his narrow loss to Arthur Phillip in the race to Sydney Cove and. after that, his unfortunate fate. Had a certain 16-year-old's application to join the expedition been accepted the world would differ markedly from that which we know today

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week

Understanding January 26 and the various stances on it can be confusing, especially if you’ve grown up thinking of it as our ‘national day’.

The theme is an "unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity" and a call for the reclamation of narratives about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Peter Dutton's call for a boycott of Woolworths is nakedly political. Company management recognized commercial realities that demand for Australia Day merch does not justify stocking it.

Many popular pubs and bars are throwing parties next Thursday, ahead of Australia Day on January 26 but have referred to the day as Public Holiday Eve.