Palaszczuk to Forge Ahead with Treaty as State Says No to Voice Introduction In a bold move, Annastacia Palaszczuk, the Premier of Queensland, has announced her commitment to the path of treaty with indigenous people. This decision comes amidst claims that the government deliberately distanced itself from the sinking “Yes” campaign for an indigenous representative […]
The Frontier Wars: A Shameful Part of Australia’s History The Frontier Wars, also known as the Australian frontier wars or the Indigenous resistance, refer to a dark and brutal chapter in Australia’s colonial history. These were a series of conflicts, battles, and massacres that took place between European settlers and Indigenous Australian tribes from the […]
American Horror Story: Emma Roberts Apologizes to Angelica Ross for Alleged Transphobic Comments In a recent series of tweets and videos, Angelica Ross, known for her role in American Horror Story: 1984, accused her co-star Emma Roberts of making transphobic remarks during their time on set. However, Ross has since acknowledged Roberts’ apology on social […]
Garma Festival: The largest gathering of First Nations people had humble beginnings The Origins of Garma The Garma Festival, now in its 23rd year, has become the largest gathering of First Nations politics and culture in Australia. Held annually at Gulkula in North-East Arnhem Land, the festival brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders to discuss […]
Piers Morgan and Elliot Whitehead‘s Hilarious Truce: A Lesson in Laughter-Diplomacy Introduction In a surprising turn of events, Sky News Australia host Piers Morgan and Canberra Raiders star Elliot Whitehead have put their differences aside and engaged in a humorous truce. The dispute arose over Whitehead‘s participation in a try celebration that mocked a controversial […]
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 […]
Fraser Island Officially Restored to Indigenous Name K’gari The world’s largest sand island located off the coast of Queensland, formerly known as Fraser Island, has officially been renamed K’gari. The landmark decision by the state government to rename the island is being likened to the historic name change at Uluru. The island’s new name gained […]