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Five arrested as Australia Day protests draw thousands
MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Five people were arrested in Sydney in largely peaceful Australia Day protests on Tuesday with thousands defying public health concerns and rallying across the nation against the mistreatment of the Indigenous people.
Expected Australian honour for tennis great Court stirs controversy
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia is to award tennis great Margaret Court the country's highest honour next week, media reported on Friday, a decision that has stoked controversy because of her history of anti-gay views.
PM hits out at Cricket Australia over national day marketing
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister has taken a swipe at Cricket Australia over their marketing of matches on Jan. 26, when the country observes a national holiday.
Australia changes National Anthem wording to reflect Indigenous history
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia amended its national anthem to remove reference to the country being "young and free" amid calls to recognise that its Indigenous people are the oldest continued civilization in the world.
'One and Free': prominent Australian lawmaker urges change to national anthem
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia should change the lyrics of its national anthem to honour its indigenous people, the leader of the country's most populous state said on Wednesday, becoming one of the most prominent lawmakers to endorse such an alteration.
Mickelson, one behind Taylor, close to record sixth Pebble Beach win
(Reuters) - Nick Taylor maintained the lead after the third round at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday with Phil Mickelson breathing down his neck in search of an historic sixth victory at the storied event on the California coast.
Gavin is on an upward swing
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Gavin Kyle Green (pic) continued with his improved performances in the European Tour when he managed a tied-27th finish at the 2020 Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Australian woman dies in cake-eating contest
SYDNEY (AFP): A woman died while taking part in a cake-eating competition to celebrate Australia Day, local media reported Monday (Jan 27).
Asian stocks fall as virus fears spook markets, hit tourism
BANGKOK: Shares tumbled on Monday (Jan 27) in the few Asian markets open as China announced sharp increases in the number of people affected in an outbreak of a potentially deadly virus.
Golf: Herbert celebrates Australia Day with maiden title in Dubai
(Reuters) - Lucas Herbert marked Australia Day in his native country by claiming his maiden European Tour title after beating Christiaan Bezuidenhout in a thrilling playoff at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.
