Redating Australia Day
The date of our national day is a cruel joke, writes Dean Frenkel.More
Tagged: january 26
Invasion Day Is More Than Just A Day On The Calendar
Everyone has a view on changing the date. Teila Watson is hoping more people form…More
Steven Oliver’s Poem ‘Real’, Tops 2 Million Views. And Then There’s ‘Hate He Said’, About To Nudge Half A Million #changethedate
We had a strong reaction last week, to this poem from Aboriginal writer and performer…More
Someone Else’s Shoes: A Simple Guide To Understanding Why January 26 Is So Offensive
Sometimes Australians say silly things to avoid discussing the big black elephant in the room.…More
Think The Muslim Australia Day Billboard Should Be Re-instated? Think Again
A public campaign backing the use of photos of Muslim children on an Australia Day…More
Is Miranda Devine Really Just Shouting At (Virtual) Clouds From A Park Bench?
Earlier this week, New Matilda decided to venture where we’ve never been before – a…More
The World’s Most Popular Website Just Ripped The Rug Out From Under Australia Day
If you were hoping to wake up to an all ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi,…More
Get Down With The Genocide: The Top Five Ways To Celebrate The Slaughter
OPINION: Every year, Australia celebrates the slaughter of the continent’s First Peoples. Liam McLoughlin provides…More
John Pilger: Australia’s Day For Secrets, Flags And Cowards
On 26 January, one of the saddest days in human history will be celebrated in…More