Many believe Australia became it’s own country at federation in 1901, but that’s not strictly true. Instead, it happened more than 80 years later. Why don’t we celebrate it?
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Some have estimated a holiday for a Matildas win would cost Australia’s economy $2 billion. But new international research suggests the true cost could be much lower – and here’s why.
Australia Day has not always been celebrated on January 26, and the meaning of the date has been contested historically and today.
For years, we’ve taken major sporting events, a public holiday, added alcohol and gambling, then watched domestic violence rates rise. It’s time we did something different.
Matariki is New Zealand’s newest public holiday but businesses are being warned to tread carefully before using the celebration to lure customers.
Music has often been used as a political tool to urge Kenyans to forget the sins of colonial and post-colonial regimes.
Australians are entering our most dangerous time of year for fatal drownings. So what can you do to keep yourself and loved ones safer this summer?
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