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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was a ‘difficult day’ for indigenous peoples, but there were no plans to change the holiday date

Thousands of Australians marked the country's national day celebrations on Thursday with rallies in support of Indigenous people, many of whom describe the anniversary of the day a British fleet sailed into Sydney Harbour as "Invasion Day".

Australia Day celebrations moved away from the centre of Melbourne but an Invasion Day rally is expected to draw a big crowd to the CBD.

One of the unsung heroes of the Cleo Smith investigation in Western Australia's north west has received a top honour in recognition of his service.

Sydneysiders are celebrating a sunny Australia Day but thousands have also rallied for Indigenous causes amid calls for the abolition of the national holiday.

Australia Day is being marked by reflection and revelry, with events held across the nation from first light.

It has been 20 years since The Wilcannia Mob released their groundbreaking single about jumping off the bridge and playing some didge. Now, their community wants to see more support for its young people, like the program that helped make the band famous.

After Australia imposed additional COVID-19 testing requirements on travellers from China, Beijing has left Australia off a list of 20 countries Chinese travellers on guided group tours can visit.