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ABC backflips over 'Invasion Day' headline after widespread outrage

The public broadcaster has edited its article to get rid of the provocative phrase.

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The original headline (left) and the edited version (right).

Order of Australia winner explains why she's handing back medal

Margaret Court is primed to be honoured on Australia Day for her tennis accomplishments - but not everybody is impressed.

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Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo with her Order of Australia medal.

PM under fire for arguing January 26 was tough for First Fleeters NOT just Indigenous Aussies

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Scott Morrison is under fire for an unusual argument about Australia's first European arrivals.

'Disappointing to see': Morrison government rejects MP's Australia Day proposal

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Protesters are seen during the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne, Sunday, January 26, 2020. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

When, where and how you can celebrate Australia Day

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Australians and visitors to Australia enjoy Australia Day at St. Kilda Beach on January 26, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is the official national day of Australia and is celebrated annually on January 26 to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet to Sydney in 1788. Indigenous Australians and activists refer to the day as 'Invasion Day' and there is growing support to change the date to one that can be celebrated by all Australians.

Popular cinema drops Australia Day ad over 'propaganda' complaint

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Cinema Nova at the time of its reopening when COVID restrictions eased in Melbourne.