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Leading article Australia

Spare us the Australia Day antics

23 January 2021

9:00 AM

23 January 2021

9:00 AM

Even the most loyal Australian could be forgiven for having a sense of foreboding at the approach of Australia Day. The national holiday has become a platform to denounce anything intended to inspire love of country and pride in its achievements.

Bunnings, the quintessential home a improvement store, provides a sorry example.

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