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Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy

Travel times are decreasing with maritime advancement, but accelerating movement can have implications for Indigenous people's connection to Country.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

Calls grow for AFL's Indigenous All Stars match to stay

The best of the best Indigenous talent will be on show on February 15 when the Indigenous All Stars take on Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

New Zealand groove metallers Alien Weaponry announce new album Te Rā, launch epic Mau Moko video

News of Te Rā's release comes as Alien Weaponry embark on a North American tour with Kerry King

Metal Hammer · Jan 15, 2025

Anthony Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer. He needs to ask ‘what would Xenophon do?’

As the PM struggles to emulate the Labor party greats, he would do well to learn from a rank outsider from Adelaide

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

Aboriginal message sticks are a fascinating insight into a complex system of written communication

When we think of writing systems we likely think of an Alphabetic writing system, where each symbol (letter) in the alphabet represents a basic sound unit, such as a consonant or a vowel.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

The prime minister started his unofficial re-election campaign in Queensland. It’s a telling political calculation

Queensland’s Bruce Highway is a bit like a 1980s family sedan: dated, worn in places, and often more than a little dangerous. But it’s also a necessary part of life for people just trying to get from A to B.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Queensland premier vows ‘many more’ changes to youth justice laws as 13-year-old arrested after stabbing

David Crisafulli’s comments come after 63-year-old supermarket worker was allegedly attacked by teen with a knife in Ipswich on Monday evening

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

Peter Dutton’s greatest hits might get him elected but he’s not immune to the bad democracy trap

The opposition leader recognises voters’ anxiety and pessimism. Yet his solutions may intensify these forces

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Permanent Indigenous voice on the table as Victoria treaty negotiations ramp up

The ‘interaction’ between parliament and a First Peoples representative body is on agenda, both parties say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2025