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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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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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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
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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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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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 ...

The Guardian
Alan Jones rips into 'rubbish, insulting' opening ceremony
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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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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 ...

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 ...

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
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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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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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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 ...

ABC Online
Parliament must not be 'weak-kneed' on constitutional change for Indigenous people, senator says
ABC Online
Last October, the Federal Government rejected a proposal for a new Indigenous advisory body — dubbed a Voice to Parliament — to be taken to a referendum. Now, a new parliamentary committee is tasked with finding a way towards a referendum on some ...

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Voice of America
Aboriginal Activists Stage Commonwealth Games Protests
Voice of America
As an opening ceremony featuring symbolic tributes to Australia's indigenous people was getting under way, Aboriginal protesters were gathering outside the Commonwealth Games stadium to get a message across, too. Flanked and outnumbered by a heavy ...

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Voice of America
Aboriginal Activists Stage Commonwealth Games Protests
Voice of America
As an opening ceremony featuring symbolic tributes to Australia's indigenous people was getting under way, Aboriginal protesters were gathering outside the Commonwealth Games stadium to get a message across, too. Flanked and outnumbered by a heavy ...
Aboriginal activities stage Commonwealth Games protestsFOXSports.com

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NEWS.com.au
Dylan Voller arrested as Commonwealth Games protests turn ugly
NEWS.com.au
Opening ceremony artistic director David Zolkwer said the ceremony was inclusive and showing “how, as the indigenous people of Australia tell us, we are all custodians of the same world.” Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive David Grevemberg ...

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NEWS.com.au
Dylan Voller arrested as Commonwealth Games protests turn ugly
NEWS.com.au
Opening ceremony artistic director David Zolkwer said the ceremony was inclusive and showing “how, as the indigenous people of Australia tell us, we are all custodians of the same world.” Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive David Grevemberg ...
Commonwealth Games: Dylan Voller among protesters charged outside opening ceremonyABC Local

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Deutsche Welle
Aboriginal activists protest at the 'Stolenwealth' Games opening ceremony
Deutsche Welle
Protesters waved banners that read "Colonization is not a game," as the 21st Commonwealth Games got underway on Australia's Gold Coast. More than 70 nations and territories are competing in the 12-day multi-sport event. Protest against the Commonwealth ...
Aboriginal activists target 'Stolenwealth Games' opening ceremonySport24
Aboriginal groups demand UK royals get permission to visit 'stolen' landHong Kong Standard (press release)
Aboriginal activists aim opening ceremonyCapital FM Kenya

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Deutsche Welle
Aboriginal activists protest at the 'Stolenwealth' Games opening ceremony
Deutsche Welle
Protesters waved banners that read "Colonization is not a game," as the 21st Commonwealth Games got underway on Australia's Gold Coast. More than 70 nations and territories are competing in the 12-day multi-sport event. Protest against the Commonwealth ...
Aboriginal activities stage Commonwealth Games protestsThe Bellingham Herald

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