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A journey of resistance

By Chris Munro, April 2, 2012
The statue commemorating Noongar warrior Yagan, on Herrison Island in Perth.

NATIONAL: CHRIS MUNRO* recounts the story of the brave Noongar warrior Yagan, who’s legacy still lives on.

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The enduring mystery of Ludwig Leichhardt

By Chris Munro, March 19, 2012
A rock painting believed to depict German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, who travelled through Arnhem Land in 1845. The rock painting is in Kakadu National Park. The enduring mystery of Leichhardt’s fate still intrigues the nation.

NATIONAL: Could Aboriginal Australia hold the key to one of Australia’s lasting mysteries – the fate of German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, asks CHRIS MUNRO.

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LEGENDS OF LAND RIGHTS: A strong woman of land rights

By Chris Munro, March 19, 2012
Former NSWALC Chairwoman Bev Manton.

NATIONAL: CHRIS MUNRO and SOL BELLEAR yarn to Bev Manton, former Chairwoman of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.

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Making tracks

By Chris Munro, November 1, 2011
The Aboriginal cricket team who toured England in 1868. Aboriginal tracker Jungunjinuke was one of those who entertained the English public. Jungunjinuke was well-regarded after he helped find the lost Duff kids, but his role was largely forgotten in Australian history.

NATIONAL: CHRIS MUNRO* recounts the tale of Jungunjinuke, a renowned Aboriginal tracker who took his showmanship skills to England and wowed the crowds.

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LEGENDS OF LAND RIGHTS: A call for national land rights

By tracker, October 27, 2011
Former Labor MP and legend of land rights Maurie Keane.

NEW SOUTH WALES: The second installation of Tracker‘s interview with Maurie Keane, a former state Labor MP and chair of a 1980 inquiry into NSW Aboriginal affairs that recommended land rights and helped kick-start the fight for the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983. Mr Keane was also a former NSWALC Chief Executive.

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LEGENDS OF LAND RIGHTS: Caring for country

By Chris Munro, September 7, 2011
Legends of Land Rights Lionel Mongta.

NATIONAL: As part of an ongoing project, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council is producing a DVD series called ‘Legends of Land Rights’, honouring the hundreds of land rights heroes who have dedicated their lives to the fight. Each month, Tracker gives you a transcript of one of our interviews. This edition CHRIS MUNRO yarns to [...]

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The captain’s lady

By Chris Munro, September 7, 2011
The captain's lady, Mary Ann Bugg.

NATIONAL: CHRIS MUNRO wonders why Australia has forgotten the incredible tale of New South Wales’ most famous bushranger and his beautiful Worimi wife.

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This day in August

By tracker, September 7, 2011

NATIONAL: Tracker’s history buff PHIL MUNDINE* looks into the history books to bring you the most significant dates to Aboriginal Australia in the month of August.

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LEGENDS OF LAND RIGHTS: Paving the way for land rights Part I

By Chris Munro, September 1, 2011
Former NSW Labor MP Maurie Keane helped pave the way for land rights legislation in New South Wales.

NATIONAL: As part of an ongoing project, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council is producing a DVD series called ‘Legends of Land Rights’, honouring the hundreds of land rights heroes who have dedicated their lives to the fight.

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Righting the fight

By Chris Munro, August 10, 2011
Pastor Ossie Cruise.

NATIONAL: As part of an ongoing project, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council is producing a DVD series called ‘Legends of Land Rights’, honouring the hundreds of land rights heroes who have dedicated their lives to the fight. Each month, Tracker gives you a transcript of one of our interviews. This edition CHRIS MUNRO yarns to [...]

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