Mainstream Media (Keywords: Indigenous, Australia)

Greens get good telling-off from indigenous leaders
The Australian
It's a day that represents the beginning of an ongoing genocide, the slaughter of so many Aboriginal people. How have indigenous leaders responded to Di Natale's push? Warren Mundine speaking to The Weekend Australian, Saturday: I'm on record saying we ...

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The Mercury
Tasmanian councils will hold a feast of events to mark Australia Day on Friday
The Mercury
Also changing the date of its iconic event is radio station Triple J, which will move its Hottest 100 countdown from January 26 to the following day, in acknowledgment of the “increasing debate” about the day's meaning for indigenous Australians. Those ...

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SBS
Commemorate instead of celebrate Australia Day, Indigenous leader says
SBS
"What happened on the 26th of January 1788 was on balance, for everyone - Aboriginal people included - a good thing because it brought Western civilisation to this country, it brought Australia into the modern world," Mr Abbott told 2GB radio in ...

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NRL.COM
Bloody Good Bloke Johnathan Thurston Calls For A “National Chat” Re: Aus Day
Pedestrian TV
I think we need to have a national chat about it, and I think Australians need to be educated to be educated on why some Indigenous Australians, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, aren't fans of or aren't associated with January 26. I think ...
Thurston calls for an Australia Day 'national chat'NRL.COM
Former NRL player Joe Williams asks Johnathan Thurston to consider not standing for national anthemFox Sports

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Junkee
Why I Stopped Celebrating On January 26
Junkee
On January 26, 2016 I hosted a 'Hottest 100' house party. We ate, drank, fired up the barbie, lazed around the pool, listened to music, and had a great old festive time. We also asked guests to donate to AIME, an educational program for Indigenous ...
Councillor's view: Change the commemorations, not the dateRockhampton Morning Bulletin

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The West Australian
Living Black a success story built on trust
The West Australian
As the host of the country's longest-running current affairs program, Karla Grant has had some unforgettable experiences in her quest to tell the stories that matter to indigenous Australians. The host and executive producer of Living Black, which last ...

Junkee
Councillor's view: Change the commemorations, not the date
Rockhampton Morning Bulletin
Cr Belot has communicated with members of the Darumbal people since he first suggested more Indigenous involvement on Australia Day. He asked for indigenous representation on how more participation could be encouraged. After speaking with members of ...
Why I Stopped Celebrating On January 26Junkee

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A quantum leap of change in Australia
Daily Mail
Cancer, indigenous issues, quantum physics and health are high on the national conscience if those up for the Australian of the Year award are anything to go by. Actor and cancer awareness campaigner Samuel Johnson received the Victorian state award ...

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The Advocate
'Let go and forgive': Jacqui Lambie backs January 26
The Advocate
Changing the date of Australia Day is not needed and Aboriginal Australians should “let go and forgive”, former independent Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie says. Ms Lambie, who claims Aboriginal heritage, weighed into the debate around potentially ...

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Letters to the editor
The North West Star
ROCK FOOD: Some of the stones at the Devil's Marbles near Tennant Creek do a passable imitation of sweet potatoes. Photo: Derek Barry. Why Australia Day should stay as it is. It's that time of year again. January 26 is approaching and that means ...

ArtsHub
Entries open to SAM 2018 Indigenous Ceramic Award
ArtsHub
As a $20,000 acquisitive prize, the 2018 ICA is open to Indigenous Australian groups and individual artists to propose an exhibition concept to be realised at SAM. Eight shortlisted groups or artists will be supported with an exhibition development fee ...

NRL.COM
Thurston calls for an Australia Day 'national chat'
NRL.COM
North Queensland Cowboys and Australian star Johnathan Thurston believes it is time to have a "national chat" about the timing of Australia Day. The 34-year-old spoke emotionally to NRL.com, encouraging his fellow Australians to look into the meaning ...

InDaily
Let's celebrate Australia - but not on January 26
InDaily
South Australia is a progressive and compassionate state. I believe we can come together to back our indigenous communities in their struggle for recognition. We've seen the Adelaide and Marion councils wade into the discussion on changing the date ...

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First Fleet 'good' for indigenous: Abbott
The Australian
Mr Abbott was on Monday again throwing his support behind keeping the existing date of Australia Day. "What happened on the 26th of January 1788 was on balance, for everyone - Aboriginal people included - a good thing because it brought Western ...

SBS
First Fleet was 'good' for Indigenous people: Abbott
SBS
"There are pressing problems and we should address them. We are nevertheless a great country and Australia Day I think is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all of the things we have achieved given that there are 364 other days where we can lament ...
British settlement was a “good thing” for indigenous Australians, Tony Abbott saysDaily Telegraph
Tony Abbott says January 26 marks a 'good thing' for Aboriginal peopleNEWS.com.au
Tony Abbott urges cut in immigration intakeThe Australian
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WAtoday
'It's complicated': UWA Australian History chair advocates 'changing the date'
WAtoday
"We now know that Indigenous Australians had been in possession for at least 60,000 years." Professor Lydon said a full acknowledgement of the date's history informed her own opinion to advocate "changing the date". "If we wish to include the First ...

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The Sydney Morning Herald
First Fleet 'good' for Indigenous Australians, Tony Abbott says
The Sydney Morning Herald
Tony Abbott believes the arrival of the First Fleet was a good thing for Indigenous Australians. The former prime minister was on Monday again throwing his support behind keeping the existing date of Australia Day. SHARE; Share on Facebook SHARE; Share ...
Australia Day debate: There are 364 other days to wear a black armbandThe Australian
Australia Day 2018: Tony Abbott attacks 'black armband' view9news.com.au
Australia Day: Why our destiny requires another date to celebrateWestern Advocate

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ABC Online
Why Australia Day survives despite revealing our nation's rifts and wounds
ABC Online
Some would have difficulty naming the historical event that Australia Day commemorates, the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. If pressed, they might tell you it was when Captain Cook turned up at Botany Bay. It has long had its critics. In 1938, the ...

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The Guardian
It's convenient to say Aboriginal people support Australia Day. But it's not true
The Guardian
Opponents to Australia Day are invariably criticised in two ways. The first is a favoured manoeuvre for establishment media pundits: claim the focus on 26 January is trivial while more pressing Indigenous issues are neglected. This routine is ...
Canberra Times Letters to the Editor: Australia needs a day dedicated to focusing on reconciliationThe Canberra Times

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NT News
Ashley Manicaros: I'll support a date change to Australia Day when we become a republic
NT News
Becoming a republic won't lift indigenous people out of the squalor or correct the health issues of my former footballing colleagues any quicker. But it will allow us to start a fresh page. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull opened the door to the debate ...

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