Australia Day: The Day Half a Country Gets Drunk

[@TheDepartmentofInformation]

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[@acelic7526]

I feel like this is what KZbin was made for. It’s honestly such good video for how genuine everything feels

[@universome511]

No it's not. All the white people are presented as rubes and tards but then we get three minutes at the end of sombre and maudlin stories

[@harmongill5349]

Ikr, it's a real shame channels like these often go under the radar.

[@James-kv6kb]

Shame they only show Dumb Australians which doesn't represent the rest of the country

[@drdavinsky]

White guilt is lame.

[@michaelharvest931]

@@drdavinsky Lame? It’s downright dumb as hell.

[@blesssing]

you guys are so underrated it's insane. the videos you put out are on a different level, they're so real and honestly interesting especially for someone who is not from Australia. keep it up please and thank you

[@James-kv6kb]

Hes gone down the beach and filmed a lot of stereotypical Australians that do not represent the entire population we're not all as stupid as Queensland people

[@drdavinsky]

Seems like he’s just White guilt

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

great, calm interviewer who allowed the people to just talk and didn't interrupt or push an agenda. also great that we got to see different perspectives and all the interviewees were pretty respectful, regardless of their standpoint.

[@SmallBikeStuff]

"Don't follow anyone else's views" - he says after listing peoples views he follows.

[@ebuzzmiller34]

And looking like he's cosplaying as Andrew Tate.

[@lucrentrisastolo6862]

I personally know that bloke he likes to run amuck don’t take him seriously, he’s a hood bloke if you get to know him

[@kaibuchan]

@@colliderule really didn’t seem like it

[@zqckx4865]

he's saying don't listen to anyone else's view other then Tate, you misread what he said.

[@mountainjews]

@@zqckx4865 he literally didn’t say that

[@solsoman102]

so sick to see danny lim in this video that dude is a sydney legend. the cops broke his neck or something at the end of last year but he's been doing better recently

[@johnnylayton5819]

him getting assaulted by the cops for having "smile cunt" on his sign is true Aussie hero shit

[@James-kv6kb]

I can't believe how different you people are on the eastern states it's like you're all 10 years old

[@NathanOrlick]

@@James-kv6kb That's just the rich kids bro, we hate them too.

[@James-kv6kb]

@@NathanOrlick the fake accent cracks me up no Australians talked like that when I was growing up

[@mrsmith-sh2px]

I remember that majority of the population on social media laughed at it, when it happened that day

[@Lazerdimsum]

I’m glad this channel exists! Easily seen as formatted in the same style of what Channel 5/All Gas No Breaks was… however what seperates this is that viewers across the world (me coming from America) see what Australia is really about. Truly a fascinating continent! I learn more and more about life outside of the US . Which is such a breath of fresh air. I loved the Chanel Tres/JpegMafia interviews as well as the one about that frat row esc where college students go ape shit. Keep up the content ! Your time to shine.

[@aidanbro]

I’m in Australia right now traveling from Canada. Arrived in Sydney on the 25th. Was walking around the next day to get a feel for the area (Stayed at a hostel just across from central station). And walked into that park you were interviewing/filming. I stayed for awhile to listen to the speakers. Would’ve been awesome to meet you guys. Great content and coverage of an ongoing issue.

[@chrispekel5709]

Oh God, that's embarrassing. The collective number of brain cells in attendance was definitely less than 10

[@rrocketman]

wow is that hostel still there

[@James-kv6kb]

I'm not sure pissed convicts can be called speakers

[@DMack6464]

Those hostels in the city are nasty ngl

[@DMack6464]

@@rrocketman there's one at that new light rail stop just before the track turns onto George street

[@wildcat4135]

Didn't expect death grips within the first minute of the video, confused but appreciative. I respect your coverage of our current political climate and country's cultural underbelly. Very good quality 👌

[@edwinlaurenson6148]

Seriously good quality content, love to see it

[@triton62674]

Really authentic viewpoints here, love to see more

[@maycontainsavage]

Really impressive editing, very well put together. Such a dynamic range of clips

[@tonystrickett9445]

Another great video. It's so important to see all the viewpoints without interference and interruption. The captured candour of the people tells you all you need to know. This day divides so many and for good reason, there is nothing to celebrate, not when there's so much disconnection between communities and history. The inability for people to acknowledge these issues and spend the day getting blasted while others mourn is disheartening. The indigenous people and cultures deserve better. Thanks for work!

[@chrispekel5709]

If only you knew how small the population who 'mourn' in this day are. It would be less than 2%, and that's giving a very very high estimate. Majority of indigenous, themselves a small minority of the total population don't care

[@Nirvanafor4ever]

There is a lot to celebrate in Australia, a truly unique culture that has given a fair go and a future to every one of its citizens in the modern days, including hundreds of thousand of us immigrants 🇦🇺

[@BlakeKasgaard]

"There is nothing to celebrate" meanwhile I see the color of your wife in your thumbnail and celebrate I'll never be like you 😂😂 mixing is bad and you only have the opinions you do because you couldn't score a woman of your own people, gotta outsource to brown town and adopt whatever viewpoints she henpecks you to 🤣

[@TheRickestRIckc137]

What is that good reason that divides us? please tell.?? First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay on 20 January 1788. not even the 26th you moron. changed the date why? people like you are fucking virtual signalling retards! go to another country and see how far you get then tell me this country that has given you every opportunity is bad.

[@liam4340]

Probably one of the best videos ive seen on youtube for a while

[@joelheasman7735]

so glad you interviewed danny lim the goat

[@GrangerousTV]

Thanks for this team. Not often that we get to see the voices we need where they need to be.

[@coolfish4817]

6:03 his pupils are fucking BEAMING

[@derb_]

relax hes just waiting for it to flash cuz

[@jackwilliamblackwell]

You guys are killing it! Freakin' LOVE this channel

[@megabigfun8769]

I can see the point that the aboriginal people make. But what I see is that the people celebrating Australia day, are celebrating being proud of their country and people. It's in no way racially motivated. It could and should be a day of unity for all Australians

[@chrispekel5709]

They're all mostly white Aboriginals living in the city. The real full blooded black people across the country don't care, they have bigger problems

[@horsepuncher95]

It should be, but the problem is we're the only anglophone country who celebrates their national day on the exact date the poms came and slaughtered everyone. That's fucked when you compare notes with our closest allies lol

[@chrispekel5709]

@@horsepuncher95 that didn't happen at all. Please, read a history book.

[@NathanOrlick]

@@horsepuncher95 Let's be real here, if the poms had come here and tried to slaughter everyone, there would be no Aboriginals. There weren't even any conflicts between the Aboriginals and the Colonialists until late May that year when Aboriginals attacked and killed two of the prisoners. Calling it a genocide or a war or whatever is vastly overstating the scale and intent of what actually happened.

[@horsepuncher95]

@@chrispekel5709 You read a fucking history book, what day do you think the first fleet landed in Port Jackson?

[@mathewpatterson2187]

Awesome video showcasing all sides of the situation, really good!

[@pranavprankstergangster]

Most underrated channel and nice choice of the death grips music

[@deca0618]

Pretty much one of the best pieces of documentary related to that day. Well done boys.

[@fluWmiR]

On Australia Day, you can celebrate, commiserate, or even protest. You can do whatever you think is right, and no-one can stop you. That's what it means to be Australian

[@rowbearly6128]

Nope. Australia has no enshrined right to free speech. OUr constitution does not protect protest, As we saw during covid. As we see when those dissenting the narrative are silenced as an -ist or a -phobe.

[@joshhowe3477]

Couldn't agree more, both sides definitely have solid points, you don't have to pick one side, nuances do exist.

[@cccccccccccccccccccccccccc8412]

Awesome coverage as usual!

[@d.p.l9623]

super under rated channel, nice work boys 👌

[@93jummy]

You guys should go to Alice Springs and report there....

[@kodiejc4202]

Great video, always a contentious issue, but you guys delivered it with the class. Very sad story from those women at the end, shows we dont have to look back very far to see the travesties the government has committed.

[@the2dudes1]

Great video mate. Enjoyed the whole video but once the stolen generation segment started, which I did not expect, you earnt my sub instantly

[@barron204]

Interesting video. Many interesting perspectives there.

[@selftransforming5768]

Thank you for actually showing the people most affected by the crisis and the contrast between narratives!

[@breesewilson6742]

Change the date that's fine. Then we can all celebrate another day together. 🥂 🍻

[@rtmpgt]

I call July 1 for Federation day!

[@jasonkim854]

​@@ayianaarthur2551 "traitors" 🤡🤡 lol just becuz someone has a different opinion, that person is now a traitor bruh

[@harryfreer2896]

Another banger video fellas, was not expecting this type of content. Come to Brisbane!!

[@QuirkeyJr]

I wanna congratulate you on not giving your opinion on the matter. Proper journalism

[@wilburdog4508]

This is one of the most grounded, well rounded and powerful pieces of journalism to ever hit youtube. The 26th of January is a day to remember the beginning of oppression and theft in our country not to celebrate the "founding" of Australia.

[@Kestrel66]

That kid off his face at 5:53 was classic

[@96mrtimi]

Can we appreciate how the lebo and bogan on the beach seemed to be best mates. That’s what australia is about

[@KINGKONG-kx1ul]

Wholesome moment

[@falconmclenny7284]

And if you asked the 'leb' if he is Australian or Lebanese.. he'd say Lebanese. Which is a massive problem. Until these people view themselves as Australian, they will always spit on this country.

[@BibleStorm]

@@falconmclenny7284 This country is racist af, who would be proud to be Australian when "victims" like you make claims like "Lebanese people spit on this country."

[@RespecIt]

@@falconmclenny7284 yeah but when that lebo goes and visits his country his called Australian from his people , and when he has kids that kid will have to be Australian and same with his grandchildren

[@falconmclenny7284]

@@RespecIt no they won't, because their aussie dad who thinks he is a leb will tell his kids they are leb. Never met a young leb have ya? Never been to Lebanon cuzzy but they are somehow Lebanese, Wallah!

[@liamlinane4793]

This is a great insight into a decisive topic. Thank you for your hard work

[@falconmclenny7284]

It's not divisive, Australians love Australia day, racists don't, who cares what they think?

[@ADZ23774]

I used to walk past Captain James Cooks birthplace/cottage everyday growing up,in Marton.

[@littlecatfeet9064]

4:42 great family friendly placard!

[@andofb]

I think it's time we changed the date, Australia day is all about celebrating Australia and being united as a country and we can't do that with such a heavy historical shadow hanging over our heads and dividing us. I say we split it in two, have Australia Day on a different date that we can all get behind then have the 26th of January as Survivor day which is a more somber holiday of remembrance and acknowledgement.

[@joelhungerford8388]

They will never be happy with any day. Why should we change the day when not even the majority of indigenous Australians believe in changing it

[@6226superhurricane]

get stuffed we've celebrated on the 26th of january in nsw for 215yrs every year since the rum rebellion.

[@6226superhurricane]

@@zoemarsland genocide? dont be dishonest there's more aboriginals now than there ever was. january 26th has been celebrated in nsw ever since the rum rebellion 215 years ago. january 26th is not the date cook arrived, nor the date he claimed australia for britain, it's not the date the first fleet arrived in australia. it's not the date the first fleet made 1st contact with aboriginals, it's not the date the french arrived, it's not the date they first went to port jackson, the only significance it has to the first fleet is it's the day they flew a flag at port jackson 8 days after arrival. it wouldn't matter what date was celebrated the leftists would still be stoking racial division.

[@chrispekel5709]

That's a terrible idea.

[@goaway9977]

And what day would you propose? Because at the heart of the issue is not the date itself but whether we should honour the hardships that the settlers and founders of this nation endured to provide us with the country we enjoy today. Those that oppose Australia Day will oppose any date because they view the settlement of Australia as an act of evil. They will always refuse to honour the people that built this nation from nothing.

[@kendensetsu1604]

this was so well made. God bless Australia.

[@isadoraazz3269]

that death grips intro... you guys are awesome

[@Jaminwitu111]

Churr boys some more great content, awesome reporting keep it up!

[@MichaelBurnsGuitar]

What an awesome channel, so glad I stumbled across this

[@goryramsy]

👍

[@smasherrr07]

Bondi Beach is the worst place to go to interview people.

[@jaakbonenstaak8041]

Hands down becomming one of my fav channels!

[@pablozr7077]

absolute kings are back

[@susbean_]

sick video, nice bit of death grips too eh? :D But fantastic depth mate, captured a lot

[@cjm8]

Was that Death Grips I hear?

[@Army_of_One_]

They've used Death Grips and I think GYBE in videos before, very based music taste with these boys

[@brisbandlons9826]

you’re probably tired of the andrew callaghan comparisons but it’s genuinely awesome to see channel 5 style on the ground journalism in australia presented in such an entertaining way. good stuff #changethedate

[@bcallahan4673]

there all worried about there kids being targeted by police? teach your not to be a target...

[@mrguy7582]

Both sides are arguing about 2 different things. - The date is irrelevant because Australia wasn't "founded/invaded" (whatever you want to call it) on that date. So why would it matter you change the date? - Then you could make the argument that it's in "rememberance" of it being founded/invaded, which it isn't it's a day off to celebrate Australia as a country. So you don't have an argument there either. - Why not have another holiday in rememberance of the stolen generation? I'm sure nobody would object to that? Like an ANZAC day where we take a day off to remember those who've passed. If anything to people who don't care it'd just be another day off work. It's funny how easily Australia is manipulated. The protestors had photos of George Floyd, a black man from America who was killed. Something that has nothing to do with Australia except the fact he wasn't white. These protestors are looking for reasons to be mad, they're disenfranchised too.. Do you want to change the date or abolish it? Agree on 1 fucking intention and then present the argument. And then refer to my arguments above and re-asses. But it's so strange how easily Aussies are influenced by other countries. People who celebrate Australia day don't do it out of some racist dominance over Aboriginals, most people are sad about that dark history. The fact that these protestors try so hard to paint it that way is going to cause people to do that out of spite like we've seen with literally every other movement that got too out of hand.

[@rtmpgt]

Easy settlement. Porque la nos dos? Why not do both? 1: Set Federation Day as a day of celebration on July 1 2: Keep Jan 26 and consider it a national day of Celebration for indigenous people and their survival despite all they went through 3: make Sorry day a national public holiday.

[@solenya4137]

@@rtmpgt the fuck am I saying sorry for, me and my Aussie Greek immigrant family didn’t kill anyone. To expect a whole country to say sorry for shit they didn’t do is fucking obsurd and pointless.

[@matk4731]

I spent Australian Day in the most Unaustralian city in Australia Melbourne. All they had was a racist protest full of hate speech. There was no Australian flags 🇦🇺 flying in the city there were no Australia Day celebrations. Well none that I could find anyway. I was a disgrace.

[@davidlp3019]

Our anzacs would be turning in their grave

[@dysfunc121]

This is American activism at this point, they are out on Australia day protesting 'police', seems confused to me.

[@smartcakes303]

I'm an aboriginal man. Australia has a lot of problems, we aren't done improving and growing but I bloody love Australia. I'm so proud to be Australian. I'll die on the hill that the day should be changed to May 8th, Mates day for Australia day. Ain't nothing more Australian than that lol Bless those aunties too ❤

[@tommysinss]

I'm with you mate. Proud Aussie, but just change the date so everyone can celebrate.

[@fcukgogle9213]

I agree we should change the date to Jan 1st for Australia day because that was the day we become one nation when all the states were unified, I also think we should celebrate Cook on his birthday because he was one of the greatest mariners of all time and not an "invader" There are many wrongs that need to be righted but being racist towards white people does nothing but grow even MORE resentment and the whole idea about reconciliation is that BOTH sides forgive each other...

[@smartcakes303]

@Fcuk Gogle you're uneducated if you think aboriginal people need to apologise. Cook invaded Australia and with the British empire deemed the land inhabitable even though my ancestors were there. They chose to not declare my people as human to claim the land for themselves. Aboriginal culture is the oldest surviving culture that we know of, hundreds and thousands of years my people lived peacefully in sync with the land. We were then invaded, killed off in the thousands. Detained, segregated, turned into slaves, an entire generation of children stolen. Our life expectancy is 20 years less than a white Australian, we're way more likely to develop terminal illnesses, we're more likely to be killed by cops, we're more likely to be targeted by racism. This was less than 250 years ago. 56 years ago our constitution changed to say aboriginal people ARE human. No where near equal opportunities yet This is not an equal blame situation, the birtish committed disgusting acts against my people. Not only have they tried to bury what they did, they've built the entire system around benefiting themselves and to push us back under the rug. We aren't asking for much, we're asking for recognition of the last pain and the pain still felt today. We want respect, an end to racism and equal opportunities and chances for our people. Of course racists can't rationalise this argument

[@silverofthesunbears]

I thought june 1st because thats when the national flower blooms

[@soupman1919]

This video is so excellent, amazing work

[@suki9099]

that guys phone saying "australia day party' is funny as

[@Archie0pteryx]

This is great thanks you. I'm an immigrant from Canada and we certainly have our shame there for what happened to the Indigenous people as well. I am trying to learn as much as I can so I can do what I can to help.

[@aussieloosecunt8080]

Lmao I’m stuck in Thunder Bay but am from Sydney, I celebrate hard every Aus day 💪🏻🇦🇺

[@cccccccccccccccccccccccccc8412]

@@aussieloosecunt8080 no one gives a fuck i fear

[@Huddaz]

​@aussieloosecunt8080 good on you bro 👏🏽

[@aussieloosecunt8080]

@@Huddaz racked to the gills like our ancestors would have wanted mate 💪🏻🇦🇺

[@Huddaz]

@aussieloosecunt8080 good on ya bruv

[@aussieandy67]

I have huge internal battles with the Australia Day. I'm indigenous on one side and FIST FLEET the other..My ancestor survived that journey and I'm proud of that. I'm also proud very proud of my indigenous background

[@mikesprigg5495]

With all honesty what is there to be proud of?

[@rageatm4life]

Kinda based too call in invasion day tbh

[@NathanOrlick]

Lol I'd celebrate that

[@dudemanphat]

Really good work team. Pretty important stuff.

[@jhonsmith-25]

Amazing work mate!

[@christianmcbrearty]

I don't get why they don't just change the date. People still get to celebrate the amazing country we live in and there's no people getting hurt by it. It's a win-win.

[@chrispekel5709]

Because the activists won't give up when that happens

[@NathanOrlick]

@@chrispekel5709 This, and also because the reasoning for changing the date is a big fat lie.

[@TheRickestRIckc137]

First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay on 20 January 1788. why is the the 26th an issue when its not the same day as when the first fleet landed? ill tell you why because no matter what the day these people landed these other people will hate you because they are racists, anything done in history by a white person is bad and must be removed. That is what they think and want period

[@traviscue2099]

Changing the date does nothing for the aboriginal people in rural areas. Most of them don't give a fuck, they have far bigger issues on their plate than changing a date of a holiday. If these protestors actually wanted to help, they would be donating or offering help to areas such as domestic violence/drug and alcohol abuse/youth crime.. Yet they don't do a thing because they don't really give two shits. I live near Cairns, kids as young as 10 steal cars and go on joy rides, with no punishment. The best thing you can do is give these kids guidence before they turn into life long criminals. These kids don't give a fuck about a holiday when they're not even going to school.

[@PatSmashYT]

Because they will just keep complaining and continue to say "change the date"

[@ThePenumbraWatches]

sad to see young people have nothing better to do then protest about the stuff that's not a problem, then do something about the wrongs and injustice that actually effect all Australians lives thats what American influence has done to us cant wait to have to a country leave again

[@cassinirose]

another great video

[@WafflesX3XD]

danny in the thumbnail made this an instant watch lmao

[@tacoluna0001]

Bloody good content mate

[@KENSNARK]

bloody good stuff

[@rebekahwestwood]

This channel is so good

[@suki9099]

its appalling that this video doesn't have more views!!

[@chriscoveries]

3:22 Interview with Noah begins here at 43m in my stream kzbin.infobEFmlWu93WE?feature=share&t=2568 Great to find you again noah!

[@hauzeboat6602]

Fuckin loving every vid, keep it up boys and im sure you's will make it big

[@jimmyarmour5446]

love how the map is like middle earth

[@jakesweet1000]

this makes me want to get drunk on the beach

[@chikendippa]

Imagine if the date was changed but to the day the first fleet actually arrived. 4D Chess.

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

checkmate!

[@reallyskeptical]

Yer, it's when we had our own passports , etc

[@fergspan5727]

There’s a lot of young brainwashed minds in Australia

[@danielcharlesfilms2897]

Australia is by far the most racist place I've ever been to in my life. Respect to all aboriginals still fighting, staying strong and surviving!

[@torturedsouldepartment]

If it’s so racist why do they encourage so much immigration? Take your time…

[@Flesh_Wizard]

​@@torturedsouldepartmentit's been over a year, old mate burned out😂

[@tartar0s]

Danny lim! Great video.

[@camhales2570]

Great journalism. No cap.

[@TheDepartmentofInformation]

Cheers means a lot!

[@TheaussieNoonga]

The bloke with a mullet is an absolute legend

[@brucenicoll4373]

Thanks for another great video keep it up

[@frahooser8952]

great video lads

[@wackojacko4580]

3:35 I saw that guy at central station yesterday he was wearing a sign related to the state election

[@zqckx4865]

the Protest was full on so many nonsensical people.

[@nate-tz8sx]

Australia day always was always will be, thanks captain Cook you legend

[@marcellomancini6646]

Your nation was built on atrocities

[@troykerrshredz8193]

@@marcellomancini6646 newsflash bro all countries are

[@marcellomancini6646]

@@troykerrshredz8193 No, not at all

[@theoreticallyspeaking3377]

@@marcellomancini6646 name one

[@marcellomancini6646]

@@theoreticallyspeaking3377 lol, I can name almost any country, mine for example, Italy

[@trap.pilgram]

When hot head starting playing I thought I had forgotten my meds

[@JJSPARROW1978]

Australia Day was implemented officially in 1994, under the ALP under Keating. On purpose, for this very reason. For division. Prior to the Whitlam years, everyone celebrated Empire Day, and knew they were all British Subjects, including singing God save the Queen. That's the generation that finished school in the 80's and prior. It took most of the 80's & 90's for the sell off of public assets, hiring or government workers (not public servants) changing names, corporatizing things and all manner of frauds to hijack Australia our from under the Common Law. Stop bitching about what happens and start questioning why these things happen.

[@goaway9977]

Every nation deserves a day to celebrate the hardships of those that built that nation. What day do you propose for that celebration here in Australia?

[@joshjonson2368]

Quite right, they really make bankrolls just having these two sides try to one up each other don't they, the whole lgbtq and climate alarmist bs just adding fuel to the fire

[@mrsmith-sh2px]

Best thing that the Labor Party has ever done, and I don't even like them

[@drunkenboxing781]

Keating the pedo

[@bressi3935]

yeah, now they're pushing the "voice" another division tactic. well done Labor!

[@malachi589]

Great journalism

[@charged2times542]

5:55 is literally a golden moment 🤣🤣

[@TheAristocrat.]

🤣He was waiting so long

[@theboraxbandit9563]

Dudes on ecstasy or something :D

[@athulfgeirsson]

eccied

[@Kaizsu_]

5:58 man is beamin hard hahaha

[@noahlamrock]

If 'All Gas No Brakes' had a rival I think this would be it

[@phoebexxlouise]

Excellent video thank you

[@josh-richards]

Another great video

[@tobinbh3940]

another fantastically informative and really well put together piece of journalism..thank you for this coverage and views of a cross section of Australia..thankyou especially for contacting indigenous elders for their views and story...as with Waitangi Day in nz its hard to celebrate the invasion and destruction of these incredible indigenous cultures..

[@bushbunyip9037]

''incredible indigenous cultures'' lol

[@azazelazel]

Great video!

[@Saivydas]

Back to All gas no brakes era of journalism

[@craigashworth3493]

As a journo, excellent work

[@valtteri.hirvonen]

this is gonna be the one

[@shaunaustralia9906]

🇬🇧 is the problem , down with the monarchy , they started this

[@DatsunBloke7357]

Funny mate the monarchy has done more for Australia than the black fellers have. I say the monarchy stays

[@DatsunBloke7357]

@Awoke Awoke cheers mate I wrote that when I was very tired

[@robinthehippie95]

truly a beautiful report on invasion day, so much rich history being hidden away from the public

[@falconmclenny7284]

No such this as invasion day you racist karnt.