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Freeman tops list of admired women

By Tracker, October 12, 2011
Aboriginal athlete Cathy Freeman waves to the crowd after wining the women’s 200 metres final at the Commonwealth Games in Canada, 1994. She sparked controversy by doing her victory lap with the Aboriginal flag, but it elevated her to the status of a hero to her people. (AP Photo/Russell McPhedran)

NATIONAL: Aboriginal athlete Cathy Freeman has beat Julia Gillard, Miranda Kerr and Nicole Kidman to be named the most admired woman in Australia.

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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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The Back Page: Our latest Wimbledon champ

By Chris Munro, August 10, 2011
Aboriginal star Ashleigh Barty celebrates with her trophy after defeating Russia’s Irina Khromacheva in the Girls’ Singles Final on day 13 of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. (AAP IMAGE)

NATIONAL: Fifteen year old Junior Wimbledon Champion, Ashleigh Barty has been nominated for a Deadly Award. Following her Junior Wimbledon win earlier this month, the Murri tennis champ is up for Sportswoman of the Year. 

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The Hardest Hit: Making a change… off the field

By admin, August 10, 2011
Aboriginal athlete Cathy Freeman waves to the crowd after wining the women’s 200 metres final at the Commonwealth Games in Canada, 1994. She sparked controversy by doing her victory lap with the Aboriginal flag, but it elevated her to the status of a hero to her people. (AP Photo/Russell McPhedran)

NATIONAL: As NAIDOC week comes to a close, JAMAL IDRIS* writes on the importance of empowering our people. 

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