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Friday essay: Aboriginal Anzacs fought for Australia, but returned home to racism. It fuelled their activism

Historians estimate more than 1,000 Aboriginal Australians served in the first world war. After the war, many expressed their disappointment that “fighting for our King and country” had not resulted in any improvement in Aboriginal rights or living conditions.

The Conversation · Apr 23

'This country's greatest treasure': Newcastle professor recognised for Indigenous research

'I want our people to be able to read my books and gain inspiration and pride.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2023

The fight for an Indigenous voice is over 100 years old. If only we had listened to those early activists

Aboriginal activists first called for a voice to parliament as part of their political platform and demands during the 1920s

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2023