What people at Kippax had to say about the Voice vote The views are strong. Finger-jabbingly strong, in some instances. The Canberra Times · Oct 5, 2023
The Voice: why Australia is holding a referendum on First Nations representation to government – podcast Australia goes to the polls on October 14 in a referendum on whether to enshrine an Indigenous advisory body, known as the Voice to Parliament, into the country’s constitution. The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023
Grattan on Friday: Jacinta Price is the Coalition's official referendum voice, but Julian Leeser is determined to be heard In politics, one person’s setback is often another’s opportunity. That’s the story of the Coalition’s Julian Leeser and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price in the Voice referendum. The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023
'No' vote will foster 'equal citizens', Abbott says 'If you make a mistake with a Constitution, you are stuck with it forever.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 5, 2023
New polling shows 'no' voters more likely to see Australia as already divided As campaigning in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament continues, “no” campaigners have repeatedly argued against what they call “the Voice of division”. The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023
The 'no' vote rings out strong from the Top Pub Three men on why they will vote 'no' in Voice to Parliament referendum. The Canberra Times · Oct 4, 2023
How might the First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum affect Australia's international reputation? In late September, American rap legend MC Hammer made a spectacular intervention into Australia’s upcoming referendum to establish a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people. In a tweet, he urged Australians to “repair the breach”. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023
Supercars: don't sideline people's wishes "Most people are opposed to this idiotic idea" Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2023
Alumnus 'no' voter feels divide on UON's decision to support the Voice 'I'm nervous of my face being connected to the marketing campaign ... that I'll be seen as a yes voter.' Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2023
Voice support up in Essential poll, but it is still behind The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on October 14. A national Essential poll, conducted September 27 to October 1 from a sample of 1,125, gave “no” to the Voice a 49–43 lead, a narrowing from a 51–41 “no” lead a fortnight ago. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023
The Way of the Ancestors and how it can help us hear The Voice This short, elegant book by Marcia Langton and Aaron Corn, may well be one of the most important ever published in Australia. Its timing could not be better, but that was not by design. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023
Reopen Myuna Bay Sport and Rec Centre There is strong community support for reopening Myuna Sport and Recreation Centre. Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2023
Early voting begins in Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum PM Anthony Albanese rallies support for Indigenous Voice in Melbourne as early voting begins in parts of Australia. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Early voting begins in New Zealand's general election and in Australia for Indigenous 'Voice' Early voting has begun in New Zealand for the nation’s Oct. 14 general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot
The Conversation · Oct 1, 2023 What kind of Australia will we wake up to if the Voice referendum is defeated on October 14? It was Robert Menzies, father of the modern Liberal Party, who famously remarked: “to get an affirmative vote from the Australian people on a referendum proposal is the labour of Hercules”.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023 Almost half of young Black Britons plan to migrate amid racism concerns, landmark study highlights More than 10,000 Black British people were surveyed for research led by The Voice newspaper – Britain’s longest-running Black publication.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2023 Not everyone is blown away by leaf blowers Brooms are a superior and more economical option.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2023 'For my grandmother': Voice campaigners flood Nobbys foreshore Linda Burney addressed the crowd.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2023 Burney, Mayo visit Newcastle for 'Yes' rally at Nobbys beach Campaigning is heating up for the Voice to Parliament referendum.
The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023 Grattan on Friday: In the second half of this term Albanese will need to concentrate on delivery Labor’s national landscape is changing. Daniel Andrews’ abrupt exit from the Victorian premiership this week is the latest development in a wider picture.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2023 Voice opponent Tony Abbott heads to Hunter for 'No' rally The former PM will address a rally in Raymond Terrace
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023 Less than half of black Britons feel proud to be British, landmark study says Campaigners say findings are a wake-up call and highlight ‘chronic level of racial disparities’ in UK
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023 University of Newcastle announces stance on the Voice 'It was unanimous that the university should come out in support of the Voice.'
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023 Youth panel wants to be part of an Australia that 'votes yes' 'This is the Australia I want to live in.'