January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia’s history. Often described as the nation’s birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonwealth. Instead, it reflects a layered history shaped by colonisation, political decisions, and ongoing First Nations resistance. Understanding what actually happened on January 26 reveals why the date is experienced so differently across the country. - January 26 cu Australia tuanbia ah bia alnak tam bik a chuahter tu ni pakhat a si. Ram pakhat a thawh kheh, chuahni tiah an ti tawnmi, ni nih hin colony dirhnak le Commonwealth dirhnak zong a langhter ti lo. Cuang le lang deuh in hmuh khawh mi cu ram uknak, ramkhel biakhiahnak le a kal cuahmahmi First Nations dohnak nih a sermi tuanbia tthencheu kha a langhter. January 26 ah zei thil dah a tlung taktak ti hngalhnak nih zeicahdah ram pumpi pakhat chungah khua a sa ve ko mi hna nih ruahnak dangdang an ngeih ti mi a langter.