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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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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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SBS
Commemorate instead of celebrate Australia Day, Indigenous ... - SBS
SBS
An Indigenous community leader says January 26 should be a day of commemoration instead of the celebration of the 'day darkness fell upon us'.

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SBS
Commemorate instead of celebrate Australia Day, Aboriginal 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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SBS
'He's an idiot': Abbott's First Fleet 'good' for Aboriginal people comment met with outrage
SBS
Pastor Ray Minniecon, one of the organisers of Sydney's Invasion Day rally, said Mr Abbott was 'an idiot' after the former Prime Minister said the arrival of the First Fleet was a 'good thing' for Indigenous Australians. "He's an idiot, he doesn't ...
First Fleet 'good' for Indigenous Australians, Tony Abbott saysThe Sydney Morning Herald
Tony Abbott says January 26 marks a 'good thing' for Aboriginal peopleNEWS.com.au
British settlement was a “good thing” for indigenous Australians, Tony Abbott saysDaily Telegraph
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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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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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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 ...

Fox Sports
Former NRL player Joe Williams asks Johnathan Thurston to consider not standing for national anthem
Fox Sports
OUTSPOKEN former NRL player and indigenous activist Joe Williams has urged Johnathan Thurston to consider staying seated for the national anthem should the North Queensland Cowboys legend be honoured as Australian of the Year. Thurston is in the ...

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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 ...

Shepparton News
Start by looking backwards
Shepparton News
And as we consider these issues, it is also timely to remember that back in 1938, on January 26, a group of Aboriginal men and women from across Australia — including Yorta Yorta man, William Cooper — gathered at Australia Hall in Sydney not to ...

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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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