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Jeff McMullen

Dr Jeff McMullen AM, is one of Australia’s most respected journalists, and a winner of the UN Media Peace Prize. He is also prolific in Aboriginal affairs.

THE WAY AHEAD: The new land grab

By Jeff McMullen, June 18, 2013
cracked-dirt

NATIONAL: Neo-liberalism is a hungry beast and this 21st Century strain of capitalism is shaping the agenda for control of Aboriginal lands, writes JEFF MCMULLEN.

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THE WAY AHEAD: The Aboriginal Voice

By Jeff McMullen, February 28, 2013

NATIONAL: The Aboriginal voice is bursting from the page, the stage and the screen, writes JEFF MCMULLEN.

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THE WAY AHEAD: A stronger smarter future

By Jeff McMullen, November 21, 2012
Aboriginal education expert Chris Sarra.

NATIONAL: JEFF MCMULLEN* reports from the Stronger Smarter summit.

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THE WAY AHEAD:Protecting the good oils

By Jeff McMullen, October 2, 2012
Wik Projects General Manager Gina Castelain, Chuulangun Aboriginal Corporation chair David Claudie and Ewamian Aboriginal Corporation’s Jimmy Richards. (AAP IMAGE/ALAN PORRITT)

NATIONAL: Up on the Cape, Traditional Owners are leading the way in protecting their ancient knowledge, writes JEFF MCMULLEN*.

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Fight for the homelands

By Jeff McMullen, May 29, 2012
CREDIT: Sinem Saban

NATIONAL: Traditional owners will stand steadfast to protect their homelands, and the right to live on them, writes JEFF McMULLEN*.

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THE WAY AHEAD: Aussies should stand strong for freedom

By Jeff McMullen, April 4, 2012
Dhurili leader Reverend Djiniyini Gondarra is an outspoken opponent of the Gillard government’s controversial Stronger Futures policy. (AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALL)

NATIONAL: The Stronger Futures legislation, which will expand the NT intervention, has not yet passed the Senate. JEFF MCMULLEN* believes Australia should stand against the discriminatory bills.

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The passing of a legend

By Jeff McMullen, April 3, 2012
Aboriginal singer Jimmy Little passed away in Dubbo, aged 75.

NATIONAL: Prominent journalist JEFF MCMULLEN pays tribute to a legend of song.

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THE WAY AHEAD: The new land grab

By Jeff McMullen, March 19, 2012
LEFT: George Pascoe Gamerania, Matthew Dhulumburrk Gaykambayu, Dr Djiniyini Gondarra from Elcho Island and Djapirri Mununggirritj address the Senate inquiry into Stronger Futures. IMAGE: Jeff McMullen

NATIONAL: JEFF MCMULLEN* was on the ground in Maningrida when the Senate inquiry probing Stronger Futures rolled into towns.

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THE WAY AHEAD: New goals for a new year

By Jeff McMullen, February 13, 2012
Hands

NATIONAL: JEFF MCMULLEN* believes we must all take part in the debates on constitutional reform.

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THE WAY AHEAD: Listen to the children

By Jeff McMullen, November 1, 2011
Children from the Cape York community of Kowanyama. (AAP IMAGE/DAVID SPROULE)

NATIONAL: JEFF McMULLEN* wonders when Australia is going to start listening to the cries of Aboriginal children around the country.

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