Category: Culture

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Where to Next?

What began as a city-wide protest in the US city of Minneapolis, when a white police officer murdered George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, has now fanned out around the world and become...

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Indigenous All-Stars & “white pride”

The following article by John T. Patten is the second in a series examining some of the most commonly stated and ridiculously racist beliefs held by many Australians. “The NRL Aboriginal All-Stars is a...

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Spears: Form & Function

Prior to invasion, the spear was the principle weapon used in Australia by Aboriginal people for hunting and combat purposes. In its simplest form a traditionally produced spear is a weapon consisting of a...

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The Dingo: A native dog?

The Dingo (Canis dingo) is an animal which is shrouded in legend and many falsehoods. As a companion and hunting partner of Australia’s First Peoples, who are mythologised and misunderstood on an even greater...

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Cleverman – The First Aboriginal Superhero?

“I wanted to create a superhero for my son,” says Ryan Griffen, the creator of ABC TV (Australia) / Sundance (USA) co-production of Cleverman. Set in a dystopian future, Cleverman is a new television series...