indigenous australia
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We’ve Changed the Australian Constitution Before, We Can Do It Again
Supporters of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament have celebrated the commitment of the new Albanese government to put the issue to a referendum. But is government support enough? It’s a start, but the road to referendum success is a hard one, as it was always meant to be. The Constitution was meant to be hard…
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What Happens Once COVID Becomes Endemic?
We have experienced many bumps in the road since 2020 and one would have to be extremely brave to predict what the pandemic may throw at us next. But in terms of the endgame, many experts believe COVID will eventually become an endemic disease. However, what this actually means is a source of considerable confusion.…
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4 Apps to Learn a New Language With, From Dharawal to Mandarin
Nagganbi ba yilinjinhurr ngayagang Ky, producerngay Gizmodo, Kotaku and Lifehacker. Gadigalgulli ngura-nhung ngalamanjang. Gamamaringay dharawallangga. Hello, and how are you all my name is (I am) Ky, I am a producer at Gizmodo, Kotaku and Lifehacker. We are gathered on the lands of the Gadigal clan group. I am speaking to you in Dharawal. To…
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Archibald Artists That Deserve Your Attention In 2020
The 2020 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes, held under the strangest of all circumstances, has produced a neat piece of history. In 1956 Sir William Dargie, best known for his academic paintings of prominent Australians, won the Archibald for his painting the Aboriginal artist, Albert Namatjira. This year’s Archibald winner is by the subject’s grandson,…