Mike speaks with columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about new polling that shows growing support for keeping Australia Day on January 26.

A majority of Australians now say the date should not be changed, with 60.5% (up 2% from 2024) in favour of keeping January 26, compared with 39.5% (down 2%) who believe it should be moved, according to a special Roy Morgan SMS Poll of 1,311 Australians aged 18 and over nationwide.

Mike speaks with columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about new polling that shows growing support for keeping Australia Day on January 26.
A majority of Australians now say the date should not be changed, with 60.5% (up 2% from 2024) in favour of keeping January 26, compared with 39.5% (down 2%) who believe it should be moved, according to a special Roy Morgan SMS Poll of 1,311 Australians aged 18 and over nationwide.

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Terry Barnes - Support grows for keeping Australia Day on Jan 26

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Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - Monday the 26th of January

Despite having smartphones in our pockets and social media at our fingertips, one in three Australians report feeling lonely or disconnected, and more than 40% of young people say they feel lonely.

Dating Coach, Karina Chapman, tells Mike persistent loneliness can last years, but an unexpected antidote is emerging.

Low-cost community gatherings are on the rise. Sunrise walks, sunset meet-ups - where people come together without alcohol, pressure or performance.

There’s something powerful about standing beside strangers, watching the same sky, and actually talking - not scrolling.

Research shows that sunsets lower anxiety, help us reflect, and remind us that we’re part of something bigger.

“Real connection doesn’t need a fancy venue or a cocktail menu,” says Karina.

“Sometimes it just needs space, presence, and a shared moment.”

Despite having smartphones in our pockets and social media at our fingertips, one in three Australians report feeling lonely or disconnected, and more than 40% of young people say they feel lonely.
Dating Coach, Karina Chapman, tells Mike persistent loneliness can last years, but an unexpected antidote is emerging.
Low-cost community gatherings are on the rise. Sunrise walks, sunset meet-ups - where people come together without alcohol, pressure or performance.
There&rsquo;s something powerful about standing beside strangers, watching the same sky, and actually talking - not scrolling.
Research shows that sunsets lower anxiety, help us reflect, and remind us that we&rsquo;re part of something bigger.
&ldquo;Real connection doesn&rsquo;t need a fancy venue or a cocktail menu,&rdquo; says Karina.
&ldquo;Sometimes it just needs space, presence, and a shared moment.&rdquo;

Terry Barnes - Support grows for keeping Australia Day on Jan 26

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