Cars that don the Australian flag for Australia Day celebrations belong to “racist” drivers, says new research from UWA.

Nick Xenophon has urged the Productivity Commission to clarify its recommendations to reduce problem gambling.

While most Australians were enjoying a sunny day having barbecue parties and drinking beers on Australia Day, two men were braving the freezing temperatures of the Antarctic.

The Australian Ambassador to Greece, farewelled 13 Australian teachers of Greek during an official function at the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki.

Over 440 Australians received awards as part of the Australia day festivities.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was dragged away by security after being attacked by protestors outside The Lobby restaurant during Australia Day celebrations on Thursday.

Catholic Health Australia has warned that new legislation proposed by the Federal Goverment will allow the government to take over charities critical of government policy.

The Federal Government is looking at importing more people from overseas to pour beers and serve parmas.

The elderly have to endure a $10 rent hike in public housing in Victoria.

Five Victorian schools have been found to be involved in 54 cases of cheating, security lapses or “maladministrative practices” in the 2011 NAPLAN tests, according to a report by t