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).

Should non-citizens who burn the Australian flag be deported? Should desecrating the Australian flag be banned?

Australia has a compelling story to tell as an independent and incredibly successful country. Yet its current flag doesn’t reflect this.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Flags from Russia and Belarus were banned from the site of the Australian Open on Tuesday after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators on the first day of the ...