That the burning or defacement of the national flag provokes such visceral shock says much about its enduring power as a civic symbol.

Early in September Australia commemorated two of its national symbols. September 1 was National Wattle Day, in recognition of Australia’s national floral emblem, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha).

April 1 (Reuters) - Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she was emotional and excited to begin a fresh chapter in her career under the Australian flag at the ongoing Charleston Open after being granted ...