Solemn events held at sunrise around the country to acknowledge Invasion Day and Indigenous Australians
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Smoke rose above Bondi beach as dawn broke. Hundreds looked to the ocean during a minute of silence, reflecting on the meaning of this new, old day, 26 January.
As the sun rose, Dharawal, Gumbaynggirr and Gomeroi woman Rowena Welsh-Jarrett could be seen clearly, placing gum leaves into a fire on the sand for the smoking ceremony.
Continue reading…Solemn events held at sunrise around the country to acknowledge Invasion Day and Indigenous AustraliansFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGuide to Invasion Day protest marches and events across AustraliaGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSmoke rose above Bondi beach as dawn broke. Hundreds looked to the ocean during a minute of silence, reflecting on the meaning of this new, old day, 26 January.As the sun rose, Dharawal, Gumbaynggirr and Gomeroi woman Rowena Welsh-Jarrett could be seen clearly, placing gum leaves into a fire on the sand for the smoking ceremony. Continue reading…