Colonists and the Impact on Aboriginal Agriculture Published: September 20, 2023 12.58am BST By Bill Gammage, Australian National University Introduction In 1788, when the First Fleet arrived in Australia, they brought cattle with them and released them on what is now known as Sydney’s Bennelong Point. However, the grass in the area was sparse and […]
National Victoria Indigenous Culture: How to Celebrate NAIDOC Week – or ‘Black Christmas’ – in Melbourne By Introduction NAIDOC Week, also referred to as “Black Christmas” by some Aboriginal Australians, is a significant event that honors the culture and history of First Nations peoples. The week-long celebration, which takes place in Melbourne, is an opportunity […]
