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Sports star and activist Joe Williams has suggested a new national anthem - saying Advance Australia Fair does not represent many Australians, especially Indigenous people. Mr Williams has published to Twitter little-known lyrics from the original version of Advance Australia Fair which included references to 'Brittania'. The lyrics were left out of the anthem when it was officially adopted in 1984. The old lyrics said: 'When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd, To trace wide oceans o'er, True British courage bore him on, Till he landed on our shore .... Brittania then shall surely know, Beyond...

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he not only respects a national anthem boycott by State of Origin players, he hopes it sparks debate for change.

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he not only respects a national anthem boycott by State of Origin players, he hopes it sparks debate for change. The Maroons skipper on Monday threw his support behind the likes of teammate Will Chambers and NSW’s Cody Walker and Josh Addo-Carr who have declared they will refuse to sing Advance Australia Fair ahead of Wednesday’s Origin opener. The trio have taken the stance after claiming the anthem doesn’t represent Indigenous Australians. Retired Queensland great Johnathan Thurston has already called for a referendum on the continued use of Advan...

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says he not only respects a national anthem boycott by State of Origin players, he hopes it sparks debate for change. The Maroons skipper on Monday threw his support behind the likes of teammate Will Chambers and NSW's Cody Walker and Josh Addo-Carr, who have declared they will refuse to sing Advance Australia Fair ahead of Wednesday's Origin opener. Supportive: Daly Cherry-Evans following today's press conference.Photo: AAP The trio have taken the stance after claiming the anthem doesn't represent indigenous Australians. Retired Queensland great Johnath...

Jeff McMullen's powerful 'Mabo Address' in Sydney, is reproduced here in full in the hope that Koiki and Bonita's "seasons of hope" will continue.

By Michelle Grattan Kristina Keneally is continuing her rise and rise, appointed to "shadow" home affairs minister, opposite Minister Peter Dutton, in Anthony Albanese's frontbench line-up announced on Sunday. After last week obtaining a place in the shadow ministry and becoming Labor's deputy Senate leader, with two men standing aside to make way for her, Senator Keneally now takes on one of the toughest players in the Coalition. She will also cover immigration, which comes under the home affairs portfolio but has a separate minister in the Government's ranks. At Bill Shorten's side all th...

Kristina Keneally is continuing her rise and rise, appointed to "shadow" home affairs minister, opposite Minister Peter Dutton, in Anthony Albanese's frontbench line-up announced on Sunday. After last week obtaining a place in the shadow ministry and becoming Labor's deputy Senate leader, with two men standing aside to make way for her, Senator Keneally now takes on one of the toughest players in the Coalition. She will also cover immigration, which comes under the home affairs portfolio but has a separate minister in the Government's ranks. At Bill Shorten's side all through the election c...

The Australian Museum is providing a platform for our First Nations communities to respond to Cook and the events of 1770.

Rugby Australia has revealed the team's jerseys for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, including a special Indigenous jersey.

By Michelle Grattan Kristina Keneally is continuing her rise and rise, appointed to "shadow" home affairs minister, opposite Minister Peter Dutton, in Anthony Albanese's frontbench line-up announced on Sunday. After last week obtaining a place in the shadow ministry and becoming Labor's deputy Senate leader, with two men standing aside to make way for her, Senator Keneally now takes on one of the toughest players in the Coalition. She will also cover immigration, which comes under the home affairs portfolio but has a separate minister in the Government's ranks. At Bill Shorten's side all th...

The natural mysteries of the Kimberley, one of Australia's last pristine habitats, have been documented like never before thanks to a multi-million-dollar project.

The natural mysteries of the Kimberley, one of Australia's last pristine habitats, have been documented like never before thanks to a multi-million-dollar project.

Labor's spokeswoman for Indigenous Australians wants to learn more about the factors that may have led to some people taking their own lives in recent years.

The families of indigenous Australians who have taken their own lives must be included in efforts to prevent further deaths, federal Labors first Aboriginal ...

The families of indigenous Australians who have taken their own lives must be included in efforts to prevent further deaths, federal Labor's first Aboriginal...

The families of indigenous Australians who have taken their own lives must be included in efforts to prevent further deaths, federal Labor's first Aboriginal...

Labor's spokeswoman for indigenous Australians wants to learn more about the factors that may have led to s...

Monday: Australian Ruth McCance is among eight climbers feared dead in India. Plus: rethink on WA youth justice.

Western Australian police commissioner Chris Dawson says many in youth detention could be dealt with via community justice.

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