Melburnians marked Australia Day in varied ways, some attending a protest advocating a change to the date and others enjoying the summer weather on a long weekend.Police were out in force around the CBD as tens of thousands of people marched through the streets at an Invasion Day rally and a few dozen staged a counter-protest in support of the day.

Whether it’s a dip at the beach, a splash in the pool or the sound of the ceiling fan, hordes of Melbournians will be looking to beat the heat this Australia Day public holiday as the city expects a top of 38 degrees.

January 26, Australia Day, sparks celebration and protest as it highlights the nation's colonial past and ongoing Indigenous injustices. Protests in c

Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, with tens of thousands of people across the country joining protests in support of Aboriginal groups who say the date is not one to cheer.

Ahead of Australia Day on January 26, protests erupted across Australia, with tens of thousands rallying in support of Aboriginal groups who view the date as a symbol of colonization and mourning. In Melbourne,

Thousands of people protested Australia’s national day with ‘Invasion Day’ rallies in support of Indigenous Australians.