Tag Archives: Edition 10

THE CONTRARIAN: False idols and broken dreams

By Gary Foley, February 13, 2012

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest person. (AAP IMAGE/TONY MCDONOUGH)

NATIONAL: Over the past few decades, the American dream has become the Australian dream. How can Aboriginal people prosper with the invasion of American ideals, asks GARY FOLEY*.

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GUEST TRACKER: Constitutional report won’t right past wrongs

By Tracker, February 13, 2012

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda was on the Expert Panel for constitutional recognition.

NATIONAL: The Expert Panel’s report’s decision to bypass sovereignty and self-determination is a great failing, writes MICHAEL MANSELL*.

Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Constitutional Recognition, Constitutional Reform, Indigenous languages, Michael Mansell, Mick Gooda, Survival Day | 3 Comments

EVIDENTLY: Advance Australia fair?

By Jon Altman, February 13, 2012

Australian-face

NATIONAL: The Expert Panel’s report makes sense, but there should be debate over the use of the word “advancement”, writes PROF JON ALTMAN*.

Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Constitutional Recognition, Constitutional Reform, Race Power, Referendum | Leave a comment

ABORIGINAL INK: Moving on from the Meadow Lea syndrome

By Chris Munro, February 13, 2012

It’s time advertisers started reflecting the diversity of Australia, writes CHRIS MUNRO.

NATIONAL: We are surrounded by advertising every day, by companies spruiking their wares. But when did you last see a non-white face, asks CHRIS MUNRO*?

Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Advertising, Indigenous representation, Racism | 1 Comment

GUEST TRACKER: The task ahead

By Tracker, February 13, 2012

NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Victor Dominello.

NATIONAL: We want to hear from you, writes VICTOR DOMINELLO*.

Posted in Opinion | Also tagged New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council, NSW Taskforce, Victor Dominello | Leave a comment

THE WAY AHEAD: New goals for a new year

By Jeff McMullen, February 13, 2012

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

Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Constitutional Recognition, Constitutional Reform, Custodianship | Leave a comment

Editorial Opinion

By Amy McQuire, February 13, 2012

NATIONAL: The one fact that stands out to me when reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy is just how young many of those now-experienced activists were.

Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Sam Watson, Sol Bellear, Youth | Leave a comment

The art of surviving

By Tracker, February 13, 2012

Rosie Williams, Dulcie Gibbs & Muni Rita Simpson from Martumili Artists working on their painting, Minyipuru (Seven Sisters) (IMAGE: Tim Acker)

NATIONAL: KATE MUNRO* pays a visit to Yiwarra Kuju: the Canning Stock Route and discovers a story of resiliance in the face of adversity.

Posted in Arts | Also tagged Australian Museum, Canning Stock Route, National Museum of Australia, Yiwarra Kuju | Leave a comment

An Indigenous destiny for the public service?

By Tracker, February 13, 2012

By Isaac Simon EMPLOYMENT: Gaining meaningful employment and having access to sustainable employment opportunities has always been an issue for our people.

Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Aboriginal employment, Australian Public Service, Indigenous employment, Isaac Simon | Leave a comment

All Stars thriller claims GI for six

By Chris Munro, February 13, 2012

Aboriginal league star Greg Inglis.

RUGBY LEAGUE: The possibility of moving the popular All Stars clash to grand final week has been floated as one way of reducing the chance of serious injury.

Posted in Sport, Sport News | Also tagged Greg Inglis, Lance Franklin, Nathan Jawai, Rohanee Cox | Leave a comment