Australia Day

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Lauren said:
I agree with parts of most posts in the thread.
People have different backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints, no one can see the exact same thing (as you) through their lens. In a world where diverse experiences shape our society and lives, it’s only natural not everyone will perceive Australia Day the same way.
I am respectful of this and extend this to my understanding that it’s a personal choice (in how people mark this day) which is shaped by people’s unique or individual experiences.
However in saying that it’s our National Day and should be celebrated as such, even if it requires changing the date - which I happen to be in support of. Don’t wish to debate it (or our country’s history) as I realise not everyone feels this way. I actually see the validity in all arguments.

Australia is a beautiful country and we’re lucky to be living here.

I’ve added some interesting facts about Australia below, that I believe every Australian should recognise. I certainly think these are worth mentioning or acknowledging during these types of conversations, as it showcases that Australia really is a land of remarkable features and achievements, (Except the Wi-Fi fact, find that funny considering how slow our service is).
Aboriginal Culture:
Australia is home to the world's oldest continuous culture, as Australian Aboriginals have maintained and evolved their traditions for over 65,000 years. This unique heritage encompasses art, languages, spiritual beliefs, and practices. The term "continuous culture" emphasises the unbroken transmission of knowledge through generations, showcasing deep connections to the land and the preservation of rich histories through oral traditions.
Great Artesian Basin:
The Great Artesian Basin, one of the world's largest and deepest aquifer systems, stretches across Australian states and territories including Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. It covers a vast area, extending across approximately 1.7 million square kilometres (about 656,373 square miles). This vast underground water resource, with ancient water dating back thousands of years, plays a crucial role in sustaining agriculture and supporting communities in arid regions. Artesian bores drilled into the basin provide a reliable water source, contributing to life in Australia's arid interior.
Wi-Fi Technology:
The development of Wi-Fi technology has Australian roots, with scientists from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) playing a key role in its invention. Their contributions have had a global impact, shaping the way we connect and communicate in the modern world.

Geological Marvels:
Australia boasts some of the world's greatest geological marvels, including:
- Great Barrier Reef: The world's largest coral reef system.
- Nullarbor Plain: One of the world's largest limestone karst landscapes.
- Pilbara Craton: The second oldest craton globally, aged over 3.4 billion years.
- Jack Hills (Western Australia): Home to the oldest-known mineral deposits, with zircon crystals dating back around 4.4 billion years.

Nobel Prize Achievements:
Australians have been honoured with Nobel Prizes, recognising the country's contributions to ground-breaking research. Notable laureates include:-
1. Howard Florey and Sir Ernst Boris Chain: Medicine (1945) - For the development of penicillin.
2. Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet and Sir Peter Medawar: Medicine (1960) - For discoveries concerning immunological tolerance.
3. Sir John Warcup Cornforth: Chemistry (1975) - For work on the stereochemistry of enzyme-catalysed reactions.
4. Sir William Lawrence Bragg and Sir William Henry Bragg: Physics (1915) - For services in the analysis of crystal structure by means of X-rays.
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Long time since we got a gig at the Nobel prize awards. How do I nominate Sir Luke Brooks (2013-2023) for mastery of the grubber into opposing players legs.
 
Surely there's no greater symbol of indigenous dispossession and land theft than lamb. Sheep were one of the greatest economic drivers of the occupation of the continent. Mobs and mobs were set loose on the country over running hunting lands, destroying yam gardens and fouling water ways. Resistance to that resulted in large scale killings... And it's amazing how easily people have been blatantly programmed to associate lamb with Australia Day by commercial interests. Not very unifying for vegans, vegetarians, people who don't believe in killing animals for food and those that just don't think it tastes great.
 
Enmore_Tiger said:
Surely there's no greater symbol of indigenous dispossession and land theft than lamb. Sheep were one of the greatest economic drivers of the occupation of the continent. Mobs and mobs were set loose on the country over running hunting lands, destroying yam gardens and fouling water ways. Resistance to that resulted in large scale killings... And it's amazing how easily people have been blatantly programmed to associate lamb with Australia Day by commercial interests. Not very unifying for vegans, vegetarians, people who don't believe in killing animals for food and those that just don't think it tastes great.
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Lamb’s alright. Rather steak.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Time frame?
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Not saying it will definitely occur.

Just saying it wouldn't surprise that discourse on the matter begins.

Think of the massive disruption over the last 20 to 30 years.........things are being allowed to happen that nobody would've believed not so long ago.
 
Magpie_Magic said:
Not saying it will definitely occur.

Just saying it wouldn't surprise that discourse on the matter begins.

Think of the massive disruption over the last 20 to 30 years.........things are being allowed to happen that nobody would've believed not so long ago.
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Id be stunned. I don’t think you realise the magnitude of what you are suggesting. No one is going to push to change the name of the country.
 
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