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Artefacts found in Pilbara cave show Aboriginal life in northern WA dates back 50000 years - ABC Online


ABC Online

Artefacts found in Pilbara cave show Aboriginal life in northern WA dates back 50000 years
ABC Online
Testing of artefacts in an island cave in northern WA has established some of the oldest occupation dates recorded in Australia, proving Aboriginal Australians were living in the now largely submerged northern coast 50,000 years ago. Professor Peter ...
Cave dig shows the earliest Australians enjoyed a coastal lifestyleThe Conversation AU
Remote cave reveals earliest Australians lived around 50000 years agoUQ News

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'Noble compromise' will emerge on Indigenous recognition: Pearson - Illawarra Mercury


Illawarra Mercury

'Noble compromise' will emerge on Indigenous recognition: Pearson
Illawarra Mercury
The Cape York leader believes a clear position will emerge from next week's Indigenous constitutional convention at Uluru and has challenged the nation's political leaders to have the courage to deal with it and "put a winnable proposition to the ...

Four Thousand Years Ago Indians Landed in Australia - National Geographic Australia


National Geographic Australia

Four Thousand Years Ago Indians Landed in Australia
National Geographic Australia
Genetic evidence suggests that just over 4 millennia ago a group of Indian travellers landed in Australia and stayed. The evidence emerged a few years ago after a group of Aboriginal men's Y chromosomes matched with Y chromosomes typically found in ...

It's 50 years since Indigenous Australians first 'counted'. Why has so little changed? - The Guardian


The Guardian

It's 50 years since Indigenous Australians first 'counted'. Why has so little changed?
The Guardian
Indigenous people had never previously been officially included among the Australian citizenry, nor counted in the Commonwealth census – so the federal government could not legislate for them. But on 27 May 1967, more than 90% of the Australian ...

It's 50 years since Indigenous Australians first 'counted'. Why has so little changed? - The Guardian


The Guardian

It's 50 years since Indigenous Australians first 'counted'. Why has so little changed?
The Guardian
Indigenous people had never previously been officially included among the Australian citizenry, nor counted in the Commonwealth census – so the federal government could not legislate for them. But on 27 May 1967, more than 90% of the Australian ...

Warren Mundine bolsters chance for indigenous reform - The Australian


The Australian

Warren Mundine bolsters chance for indigenous reform
The Australian
“I come from a background of recognising Australia's First Nations, and then working (up) from there,” he writes. Mr Pearson, who has been in political disagreement with Mr Mundine, said the new suggestion was simply a new way of creating an indigenous ...
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel PearsonThe Sydney Morning Herald
Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properlyPursuit
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politics | SBS NewsSBS

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Warren Mundine bolsters chance for indigenous reform - The Australian


The Australian

Warren Mundine bolsters chance for indigenous reform
The Australian
“I come from a background of recognising Australia's First Nations, and then working (up) from there,” he writes. Mr Pearson, who has been in political disagreement with Mr Mundine, said the new suggestion was simply a new way of creating an indigenous ...
Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properlyPursuit
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel PearsonThe Sydney Morning Herald

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Indigenous language would enhance the national anthem - The Australian


The Australian

Indigenous language would enhance the national anthem
The Australian
Everyone's favourite war-cry at my school was our indigenous chant, the Gunga Lora, which was always performed with gusto even if few had much idea of its meaning or relevance. This is not atypical of Australia's connection with our indigenous roots ...

Indigenous language would enhance the national anthem - The Australian


The Australian

Indigenous language would enhance the national anthem
The Australian
Everyone's favourite war-cry at my school was our indigenous chant, the Gunga Lora, which was always performed with gusto even if few had much idea of its meaning or relevance. This is not atypical of Australia's connection with our indigenous roots ...

When bosses, banks fail to deliver, go-getters make it their way - The Australian


The Australian

When bosses, banks fail to deliver, go-getters make it their way
The Australian
In recognition of this market, earlier this month the Coalition announced plans to create an indigenous Entrepreneurs Capital Scheme, and vowed to overhaul Indigenous Business Australia, the federal body charged with providing home and business loans ...

Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel Pearson - The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel Pearson
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Cape York leader believes a clear position will emerge from next week's Indigenous constitutional convention at Uluru and has challenged the nation's political leaders to have the courage to deal with it and "put a winnable proposition to the ...
Alisha Geary launches Faebella to 'raise appreciation' - The AustralianThe Australian
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politics | SBS NewsSBS

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Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properly - Pursuit


Pursuit

Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properly
Pursuit
Australia will soon take an important step towards potentially recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in its Constitution. The Referendum Council is due mid-year to report its final advice to the Commonwealth Government and the Opposition ...
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel PearsonThe Sydney Morning Herald
Back from the brinkThe Australian
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politicsSBS

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Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properly - Pursuit


Pursuit

Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properly
Pursuit
Australia will soon take an important step towards potentially recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in its Constitution. The Referendum Council is due mid-year to report its final advice to the Commonwealth Government and the Opposition ...
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel PearsonThe Sydney Morning Herald
Only 'old racist Australia' prevents us 'closing the gap'The Australian
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politicsSBS

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'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politics - SBS


SBS

'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politics
SBS
On the eve of his 42nd birthday, Mundine sees himself as a role model for Australia's Indigenous youth and for the future of the Aboriginal community at large. Never short of expressing an opinion, he's proud of his sporting achievements but critical ...

Golf part of the course for indigenous students - Golf Australia


Golf Australia

Golf part of the course for indigenous students
Golf Australia
Situated 986km away from its nearest capital city, Adelaide, and 250km from its closest main town, Ceduna, the Aboriginal community of Yalata isn't flushed with entertainment options. But the local school Yalata Anangu now has its very own golf course.

Golf part of the course for indigenous students - Golf Australia


Golf Australia

Golf part of the course for indigenous students
Golf Australia
Situated 986km away from its nearest capital city, Adelaide, and 250km from its closest main town, Ceduna, the Aboriginal community of Yalata isn't flushed with entertainment options. But the local school Yalata Anangu now has its very own golf course.

Commercial fishing laws to be challenged in court by Victoria's traditional owners - ABC Online


ABC Online

Commercial fishing laws to be challenged in court by Victoria's traditional owners
ABC Online
Mr Saunders' lawyer Michael Anderson said they would be testing if the tribes outlined in the act could be taken to include Aboriginal Australians. "It's a question as to whether or not the Parliament has the jurisdiction to deal with Aboriginal people ...

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