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Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures - SBS


SBS

Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures
SBS
Social media are a vital resource for Indigenous Australians, connecting them to community and culture, helping identify those at risk of suicide or self-harm, and offering a powerful outlet for political activism. But racism is a major problem for ...

Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures - SBS


SBS

Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures
SBS
Social media are a vital resource for Indigenous Australians, connecting them to community and culture, helping identify those at risk of suicide or self-harm, and offering a powerful outlet for political activism. But racism is a major problem for ...

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Aboriginal people do "community" differently - Eternity News


Eternity News

Aboriginal people do "community" differently
Eternity News
You see, I thought, “community” meant “community”. When Christians talked about community I thought they meant community, like the Aboriginal community. I thought I had allies with non-Indigenous Australians Christians because we spoke the language of ...

Aboriginal people do "community" differently - Eternity News


Eternity News

Aboriginal people do "community" differently
Eternity News
The Cree man was Indigenous theologian Ray Aldred, and what he illuminated for me was that when as Aboriginal peoples we talk about community, and when as Christians – predominantly the non-Indigenous Australian Christians – talk about community, we ...

Golden Bay law student aiming to reform Australian law and reduce Indigenous over representation in prisons - Community Newspaper Group


Community Newspaper Group

Golden Bay law student aiming to reform Australian law and reduce Indigenous over representation in prisons
Community Newspaper Group
GOLDEN Bay resident Dayna Lazarides is one of five Murdoch law students aiming to reform Australian law and reduce the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in prisons. Students from Murdoch's third year Social and Welfare Law ...
Aboriginal activists use Commonwealth platform to protestWBT

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Welcome to Country: A Travel Guide to Indigenous Australia (Marcia Langton, Hardie Grant) - Books+Publishing


Welcome to Country: A Travel Guide to Indigenous Australia (Marcia Langton, Hardie Grant)
Books+Publishing
Welcome to Country: A Travel Guide to Indigenous Australia (Marcia Langton, Hardie Grant). 3 April 2018. Welcome to Country goes beyond other Australian travel guides; it's also an introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture ...

An Extremely Apt Commonwealth Games Subtitling Error Called Out Australia's Shitty History - Junkee


Junkee

An Extremely Apt Commonwealth Games Subtitling Error Called Out Australia's Shitty History
Junkee
Last night the Commonwealth Games kicked off on the Gold Coast, but not everybody was happy about it. There have been a number of demonstrations by Indigenous Australians in the lead-up to the quadrennial sporting event. Protesters have called on the ...

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Commonwealth Games 2018, Day 1 live coverage: Turnbull defends opening ceremony - The Australian


The Australian

Commonwealth Games 2018, Day 1 live coverage: Turnbull defends opening ceremony
The Australian
Rachel Baxendale 9.10am: Turnbull defends opening ceremony. Malcolm Turnbull has defended the Commonweath Games opening ceremony, advising Australians not to read comments on social media criticising the focus on indigenous culture. Broadcaster Alan ...

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Malcolm Turnbull slams trolls trashing 'brilliant' ceremony, and reveals photo he showed Camilla - Herald Sun


Fox News

Malcolm Turnbull slams trolls trashing 'brilliant' ceremony, and reveals photo he showed Camilla
Herald Sun
There was a massive online response to the heavy focus on Australia's indigenous heritage last night, with some praising the “beautiful” representation of Aboriginal culture and others slamming it as boring and a “disgrace”. Asked about the criticism ...
Malcolm Turnbull reveals what he was showing Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on his phoneNEWS.com.au
Prince Charles, Camilla land in Australia for key visitFox News

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Perth woman tells why 'changing the date' is one step on a long road - WAtoday


Perth woman tells why 'changing the date' is one step on a long road
WAtoday
For Australia to heal itself as a nation we must recognise, respect and honour first peoples by telling the real story. It is also not just about changing the date – this is just a step in the process. We should be looking at how we can celebrate the ...

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Perth woman tells why 'changing the date' is one step on a long road - Brisbane Times


Community Newspaper Group

Perth woman tells why 'changing the date' is one step on a long road
Brisbane Times
For Australia to heal itself as a nation we must recognise, respect and honour first peoples by telling the real story. It is also not just about changing the date – this is just a step in the process. We should be looking at how we can celebrate the ...
Golden Bay law student aiming to reform Australian law and reduce Indigenous over representation in prisonsCommunity Newspaper Group

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Perth woman tells why 'changing the date' is one step on a long road - The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Perth woman tells why 'changing the date' is one step on a long road
The Sydney Morning Herald
For Australia to heal itself as a nation we must recognise, respect and honour first peoples by telling the real story. It is also not just about changing the date – this is just a step in the process. We should be looking at how we can celebrate the ...

Alan Jones rips into 'rubbish, insulting' opening ceremony - Starts at 60


The Guardian

Alan Jones rips into 'rubbish, insulting' opening ceremony
Starts at 60
Speaking on his morning radio show on 2GB on Thursday, Alan Jones called the “symbolism” of the ceremony “rubbish and an insult” to all Australians. “This was an opportunity to celebrate Australia, to celebrate Queensland,” he said. “No one could ...
A local's guide to Australia's Gold Coast: 10 top tipsThe Guardian

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Tennant Creek alcohol restrictions must be longer and tougher, Aboriginal corporations say - ABC Online


ABC Online

Tennant Creek alcohol restrictions must be longer and tougher, Aboriginal corporations say
ABC Online
The three Aboriginal corporations also want pubs, clubs, and bottle shops in the town to be held accountable for "degrading" environmental standards on their premises, including toilet and bathroom facilities. "We remind the commission that we are not ...

NSW Coalition's public housing ban for drug dealers would hit innocent, experts warn - The Guardian


The Guardian

NSW Coalition's public housing ban for drug dealers would hit innocent, experts warn
The Guardian
The Berejiklian government's attempt to lock serious drug offenders out of inner-city public housing estates is unintentionally hurting innocent and vulnerable individuals on the waiting list, social workers say, as new data reveals the policy will ...

Opening ceremony 'an insult' to all Australians - 4BC


4BC

Opening ceremony 'an insult' to all Australians
4BC
Prince Charles was on hand to receive the Queen's Baton from hurdler Sally Pearson, read the Queen's message and officially declare the 21st Commonwealth Games open. But many have been left scratching their heads at the ceremony itself, with Aboriginal ...
Aboriginal Activists Stage Commonwealth Games ProtestsVoice of America
Tickets for Commonwealth Games opening ceremony remain on saleThe Guardian
Commonwealth Games -'Stolenwealth' Games protesters disrupt baton relaySBS
Lincoln Journal Star
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Commonwealth Games: Dylan Voller among protesters charged outside opening ceremony - ABC Local


ABC Local

Commonwealth Games: Dylan Voller among protesters charged outside opening ceremony
ABC Local
I just want to make certain at the end of the day that they were treated with respect, but they also saw what we were trying to do about reconciliation." Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the protests would not tarnish the opening ceremony. "You know one ...

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Commonwealth Games: Dylan Voller among protesters charged outside opening ceremony - ABC Local


ABC Local

Commonwealth Games: Dylan Voller among protesters charged outside opening ceremony
ABC Local
I just want to make certain at the end of the day that they were treated with respect, but they also saw what we were trying to do about reconciliation." Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the protests would not tarnish the opening ceremony. "You know one ...

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Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures - The Conversation AU


The Conversation AU

Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures
The Conversation AU
Social media are a vital resource for Indigenous Australians, connecting them to community and culture, helping identify those at risk of suicide or self-harm, and offering a powerful outlet for political activism. But racism is a major problem for ...

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