Early in September Australia commemorated two of its national symbols. September 1 was National Wattle Day, in recognition of Australia’s national floral emblem, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha).
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Why the Eureka flag and other ‘alternative national flags’ were claimed by anti-immigration protesters
The recent violence and tension around the nationwide “March for Australia” anti-immigration rallies has pushed questions around migration, diversity and Australian national identity to the centre of ...
There are biennial questions that arise with the arrival of each new Olympics, and they involve the colors worn by a few nations. Most often mentioned are Australia, Italy and the Netherlands. These ...
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Aussie council’s ‘controversial’ flag move
While many councils around the nation look at cancelling Australia Day, one local council is giving its residents free Australian flags to show pride in their country. Maitland City Council, about ...
Australia’s Jessica Fox is already widely regarded as the greatest individual slalom canoe paddler of all time, and has four Olympic medals under her belt. Now she’s getting another honor: flag bearer ...
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