Mainstream Media (Keywords: Aboriginal, Australia)

Esperance Express
Indigenous soldiers commemorate Anzac Day
Esperance Express
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers have served in every Australian conflict since at least 1901, according to the Australian War Memorial. Over 1000 Indigenous soldiers fought in World War I, according to the memorial's website, although ...

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The Guardian
Justice reinvestment to be trialled in ACT to reduce Indigenous incarceration rate
The Guardian
The Australian Capital Territory has announced a 12-month justice reinvestment trial program in an effort to reduce rates of Indigenous incarceration, which are the third highest per capita in the country, after Western Australia and the Northern ...

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The Advertiser
Anzac Day being betrayed by RSL itself
The Advertiser
Why did the Canberra parade have Aboriginal veterans march together under an Aboriginal flag, rather than with their units under an Australian one? Why did Adelaide's dawn service start with a Welcome to Country — in fact a welcome to “stolen” land ...
Yassmin Abdel-Magied shows what's up with ABCThe Australian

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Herald Sun
Anzac Day betrayed by RSL itself
Herald Sun
Why did the Canberra parade have Aboriginal veterans march together under an Aboriginal flag, rather than with their units under an Australian one? Why did Adelaide's dawn service start with a Welcome to Country — in fact a welcome to “stolen” land ...
Yassmin Abdel-Magied shows what's up with ABCThe Australian
Lisa Oldfield blasts ABC presenter for being a 'b---' for Anzac Day post9news.com.au
Hysteria over Yassmin Abdel-Magied's Anzac Day post cannot be separated from racismThe Sydney Morning Herald
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ABC Message Stick
Children's book about friendship and a crucial moment in Australian history
ABC Message Stick
Fifty years ago two young girls - one Aboriginal, the other from a white Australian family - met at school in Adelaide. Against the backdrop of the 1967 referendum to count Aboriginal Australians in the census, their friendship blossomed. Now, a ...

The Australian
Anzac Day: Aboriginal activist tweaks 23rd Psalm to 'shadow of invasion'
The Australian
“Being born Aboriginal is political in this country. I am interested in truth-telling. I am interested in celebrating and remembering all of Australia's history, not shining a spotlight on just one part of it. Why should I apologise?” South Australian ...
Elder's Anzac speech 'too political'The Advertiser

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ABC Online
On Anzac Day, we need to recognise the role of Aboriginal diggers
ABC Online
By all accounts that wasn't uncommon in 1914, when young Australian boys were impatient and eager to fight and the Army was willing to look the other way. Like all Aboriginal men, this boy was legally exempt from military service. This was meant to be ...

ABC Online
Anzac Day: How it came to occupy a sacred place in Australians' hearts
ABC Online
According to the chest-beating nationalism that accompanied and justified this imperial jostling, war was the truest test of the character of men and nations. Australians felt especially keenly their lack of bloody initiation (the frontier wars with ...
Canberra parade marks indigenous serviceNEWS.com.au
Anzac Day Dawn Service guideThe Australian

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NEWS.com.au
Anzac heroes 'received just one third pay'
NEWS.com.au
Australian War Memorial records and photographs show Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander diggers served in every battle since the 1901 federation, from the Boer War to current conflicts. Indigenous Affairs minister Nigel Scullion today said the ...
Anzac Day: Indigenous soldiers thought 'when we got back we'd be treated differently'ABC Online
Indigenous soldiers commemorate Anzac Day on Mt AinslieThe Canberra Times
Reshaping Digital Innovation for Indigenous CommunitiesPro Bono Australia

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The Advertiser
Elder's Anzac speech 'too political'
The Advertiser
In addition, the journalist and activist said a relative on his return to Australia after fighting at Gallipoli had been “returned to slavery”. She also changed the words of the 23 Psalm to include the phrase “walk through the valley of invasion.” Bill ...

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SBS
Canberra parade marks indigenous service
SBS
Indigenous remembrances bookended the national Anzac Day service in Canberra. For the first time, indigenous diggers led the parade in front of the Australian War Memorial with members carrying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. And after ...

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The West Australian
Rainbow stuns crowd at Pilbara dawn service
The West Australian
The service was follow by an introduction by RSL President Val Middleton. “On this day we recall those who in the great tragedy of war, gave their lives for Australia and for the freedom of mankind, and those who sleep in unknown resting places in many ...

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Huffington Post Australia
Anzac Day 2017: Dawn service politicised by activist
The Australian
I am interested in celebrating and remembering all of Australia's history, not shining a spotlight on just one part of it. Why should I apologise? “How often, aside from a football field and the raising of a guernsey, do Aboriginal Australians have the ...
Canberra parade marks indigenous serviceSBS
ANZAC Day Marches Draw Massive Crowds Across AustraliaHuffington Post Australia
How Anzac Day came to occupy a sacred place in Australians' heartsThe Conversation AU
ABC Online -The Guardian
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Sky News Australia
Indigenous diggers get honour they deserve
Yahoo7 News
Aboriginal Australians have served in every conflict since federation, although during World War II they initially received just one third of the pay of white troops of equal rank. It was not until 1986 that they received their full back pay for their ...
Indigenous Anzacs remembered in NT - The AustralianThe Australian

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The West Australian
No Aboriginal flags at Anzac services
The West Australian
The Albany RSL says it does not fly the Aboriginal Flag at Anzac Day ceremonies, as it is custom for veterans to march solely under the Australian flag. Aboriginal soldiers fought alongside their non-aboriginal compatriots in both World Wars but will ...

Indigenous diggers get honour they deserve
9news.com.au
The Larrakia man said Aboriginal soldiers were once treated as second-class citizens, but these days the defence force offers people an even playing ground. Aboriginal Australians have served in every conflict since federation, although during World ...
Indigenous Anzacs remembered in NTThe Australian

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NT News
Stunning Sam lights up Tjungu Festival
NT News
“I'm proud to be Aboriginal,” she said. “I think it's important because young indigenous kids don't have many girl role models they can look up to.” Ms Harris has been involved with the Tjungu Festival since its beginning. Voyages Indigenous Tourism ...

Huffington Post Australia
ANZAC Day Marches Draw Massive Crowds Across Australia
Huffington Post Australia
Commemorative marches have been held across Australia as part of the 102nd anniversary ANZAC celebrations. Regardless of warnings of possible terror attacks, huge crowds have turned out to commemorate and celebrate the contributions of veterans to ...
How Anzac Day came to occupy a sacred place in Australians' heartsThe Conversation AU
Anzac Day Dawn Service guideThe Australian
'Anzacs who lie asleep, we salute you'NEWS.com.au

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SBS
The fascinating life of WWI's only serving Indigenous woman, Marion Leane Smith
SBS
Nestled in the records of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNS) is Dharug woman, Marion Leane Smith, the only identified Aboriginal Australian woman to serve in the First World War. However, rather than volunteering ...

Indigenous Anzacs remembered in NT
The Australian
The 38-year-old, who is a legal officer in the navy, said Aboriginal diggers were once treated as second class citizens but now the Australian military's contribution to Northern Territory indigenous communities is profound. "The defence force employs ...

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