The First Fleet collection gives a fascinating insight into life in Australia following the arrival of the British in 1788, when 11 ships carrying some 1,400 people landed to establish the first ...

Sussan Ley says Australia Day is a day of celebration, likening the arrival of the British First Fleet to Elon Musk's efforts to build a colony on Mars.

Eighty-seven years ago, my great-grandfather marched in mourning on January 26. We need to shift the focus — and the date — of Australia Day.

January 26, Australia Day, sparks celebration and protest as it highlights the nation's colonial past and ongoing ... the arrival of the British First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, which ...

Australia Day became a public holiday in 1994 and marks the day the First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove ... "Like so many other colonial stories, it could have ended in disaster and collapse.

As Australia’s politicians continue to face ... ve just put forth the most startling take yet, comparing the first fleet to [checks notes] space exploration. Stay with me here.

Australia's national day has its roots in the country's colonial past. It marks the day when the First Fleet of 11 British ships sailed into Port Jackson with Governor Arthur Philip raising the ...

The day commemorates the arrival of the British First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 ... the national celebration could help Australia confront its colonial past and promote a more inclusive ...