In his first major speech of the year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took aim at Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as he made an election pitch.

Paul Towney, who last year recreated Windradyne's walk, is holding a gathering for Wiradjuri people in Orange, coinciding with January 26 events.

Australia is the only country in the world that celebrates its national day on the anniversary of its colonisation, writes Dr Jill Gallagher.