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Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

A Senior Wurundjeri Elder will attend the NRL's Indigenous Round, despite tensions with the club's board, after her Anzac Day Welcome to Country was cancelled.

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Tony Abbott tells Advance supporters bequeathing money to rightwing group will ‘protect’ Australian values

New offshoot named Advance Generations endorsed by former PM as group calls welcome to country ceremonies a ‘tool to indoctrinate’ children

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Aboriginal people are being used as a political football in an "outdated and tired match" and critics miss the point of Welcome to Country, an advocate says.

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Peter Dutton declares Welcome to Country ceremonies are ‘overdone’ in heated final leaders’ debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their fourth and final leaders’ debate of the campaign. The skirmish, hosted by 7News in Sydney, was moderated by 7’s Political Editor Mark Riley.

The Conversation

Albanese Says That ANZAC Day Hecklers Should Face ‘Full Force Of The Law’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly condemned a group of hecklers during ANZAC Day Welcome to Country ceremonies.

Pedestrian.tv

Indigenous Elders Disappointed As Melbourne Storm Cancels ANZAC Day Welcome To Country

Melbourne Storm is facing heavy criticism after cancelling a planned Welcome to Country ceremony on ANZAC Day.

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Football Australia's investigation into Sydney United 58 fan behaviour uncovers more racist behaviour

Football Australia says it is working to identify a fan who was acting like a monkey at the Australia Cup final, where fans took part in racist chanting, Nazi salutes and booed the Welcome To Country.

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Minute Silence For The Queen Scrapped For AFLW Indigenous Round After Backlash Club Feedback

At the men's game on Friday, a minute of silence took place after the Welcome to Country.

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What is an Acknowledgement of Country and how is it different to a Welcome to Country?

Pauline Hanson’s recent dramatic outburst and walkout from parliament as an Acknowledgement of Country was delivered has been condemned as racist and ignorant.

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