In his time in office, Malcolm Fraser oversaw the acceptance of southeast Asian refugees and led economic and social welfare reforms.
Senator Christine Milne discusses marriage equality, her son and how far gay rights has come and still needs to go
This is not just a matter of policy disagreements and adjustments over the breakfast muesli. The Turnbulls face some real challenges in managing their affairs.
Malcolm Fraser has been lauded for his humanitarian work, including supporting asylum seekers and commitment to multiculturalism.
Australia is an ever-popular destination for British expats, with more than 1.
Malcolm Turnbull says the matter is 'very likely' to come before Federal Parliament this term.
Australia is an ever-popular destination for British expats, with more than 1.
In 1975, people wore Shame Fraser Shame badges and demonstrated in support of the sacked prime minister, Gough Whitlam. Today, those same protestors feel powerful emotions at the passing of Malcolm Fraser. Why?
Mr Rudd decided to answer Latika Bourke's question about why his leadership is 'in crisis' by commenting on her outfit - a fedora hat, white shirt and long grey tie.
Catherine King, the shadow minister for health, spoke on Q&A about abortion law in Australia. In this column she explains why it shouldn't still be a crime.
Canberra press gallery journalist Jeremy Geia has walked away from his job, given up his passport and reverted to his tribal name, Murrumu Walubara Yidindji. He tells Paul Daley why he decided to ‘leave Australia’ while remaining on the continent – and that he still loves English breakfast tea
Tony Abbott's chief indigenous adviser has described as ''silly'' the Prime Minister's comment that Australia was ''unsettled'' before British colonisation.
Australia is an ever-popular destination for British expats, with more than 1.
In the lead up to the Federal Election on 7 September 2013, Australian Women Online will be profiling women from the major political parties in both houses of Federal Parliament. First up is Anna B…
In a speech to the Gold Coast March in March today, managing editor David Donovan minces no words in explaining why it is important Australians reject Abbott and his
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Doug Hilton: I’m the director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and I have with me today Adam Bandt, the Greens’ member for Melbourne. Why don’t you start by outlining your background…
The Federal Government should have owned up to the damage being wrought on innocent children in detention. Instead, it launched an extraordinary and grossly inappropriate attack on the messenger.
Communications minister says broadcaster using government as a ‘bogey man’ to give it ‘cover for changes it wanted to make anyway’
Recipe video above. There is no cake more Australian than the Lamington! The sponge in this recipe is buttery and moist, generously coated in chocolate and coconut. Sandwiching with jam and cream is optional - takes it over the top, but it's great without. KEY TIP: Freeze the sponge before coating - read Note 2.
Explore the essentials of study in Australia for international students! Discover crucial insights in our comprehensive guide.
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NJUNJUL The Sun Meme McDonald & Boori Monty Pryor Allen & Unwin 168pp $16.95 It is true this book first came out in 2002, and that I am only reading it NOW! It is also true that it is the third title in a trilogy about a nameless boy. But I like to do things different to most people, and it was well worth the wait and the change of strategy in starting with the final title. I can safely say though that this book is a gift to Australian teenagers, especially young men. It is a story about the coming of age of one young Aboriginal fella who leaves behind his immediate family in Happy Valley (which he thinks should be called Un-Happy Valley given everyone is always sad) and heads to Sydney. Once there, his aunt and uncle, an attractive uni student upstairs and some interesting men on the basketball court, will help him unravel the teenage demons many young Aboriginal blokes deal with today. In following his journey readers will share teenage angst, self-esteem / self-worth issues, and self-reflection. But this is not a sad or depressing journey, rather it’s a story told with the trademark humour Boori Pryor is known for in his performances. There are some hilarious vignettes throughout, including the story of how the emu apparently got its name, and how the narrator watches his uncle stretching on the side of the basketball court and thinks to himself, ‘I never stretched in my life. Only thing I ever stretched was the truth when I got in trouble.’ This young lad doesn’t get in too much trouble though, because while he’s analysing his own life and those around him, he is also thinking about important things like football and checking out the chicky-babes, including Rhonda, his neighbour! Life in Sydney is a world away from tropical Queensland. In the city, his Aunty Em teaches at a multicultural school and is nicknamed Rush Hour because she rushes everywhere, and his Uncle Garth drives a powder-blue Merc. It’s while living with them that he finds a sense of personal happiness, a sense of place, and solidarity on the basketball courts, where he hangs with his Uncle and colourful characters such as Leaping Leeroy, Ritchie Rich, the Boss (who looks like Bruce Springsteen), the Sultan of Swat and the Guru. Having already made a decision about drugs and alcohol at the age of eight (and having stuck to it!) peer-group pressure once in the big-smoke is handled well. When the lads pass njarndi in his direction, the young narrator declines in a calm, non-judgemental way, saying: ‘I do my thing. You do yours.’ And while he is accused of considering himself to be better than the others, it’s a strong message to young fellas – who don’t want to go down that destructive path – of how to handle such situations. Identity is an underlying theme throughout the novel and the narrator makes it known that even though he moves to Sydney, he’s still a Murri, not a Koori. Identity doesn’t shift, just because the physical body does. What I love about this story is that it shows that blackfellas generally can drive nice cars, do yoga, play basketball and be teachers, just like other Australians. And as Aunty Milly points out to her nephew: There’s good and bad in any place, in anyone, good and bad in all cultures. No uniform’s going to change that. No colour of your skin gonna change what’s in your heart. Questions about identity challenge the young fella also. He says: Up home I get busted up by whitefellas for being black. Down here I get busted up by blackfellas ‘cause they think I’m trying to be white. I’m wondering what the hell is me. When Rhonda suggests they are both outcasts, it leaves him to ponder… ‘Outcast? I’m trying to think how that sits with those migloo fullas always wanting to call you half-caste, quarter-caste… telling you how to measure what’s in your blood. Maybe 'outcaste’ is like worse. Next to no-caste. Gone see-through or something.’ His identity as a blackfella also means he experiences, as many of us do, often unrealistic expectations through a barrage of questions by whitefellas: ‘Are you a traditional Aboriginal?’ ‘Have you been initiated?’ … They ask me what the drawings on the didgeridoo are. What the gecko means to my people? Is it my totem? Njunjul the sun is a contemporary, urban story that shows how one young Murri fella struggles to find his inner warrior, while showing respect for his elders, love for his family and exploring his own culture as a form of medicine.
Four of Australia's most renowned scientists - Nobel Prize winners Elizabeth Blackburn, Brian Schmidt, Peter Doherty and Barry Marshall - spoke to The Australian Financial Review about their fears and concerns for Australian science.
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Named the fifth fittest man in the world, James Newbury competes in triathlons, Ironman events and CrossFit - and he's opened up about the best ways of getting great results when you train.
Discover the non-rhotic nature of the Aussie English Accent. Improve Your Speaking Abilities with Expert Adl.vice from Aussie English with Amanda.
Australia's history is rich with individuals who have contributed to its social, economical and political development. These particular posters have been designed to compliment the Year 6 HASS curriculum in Australia and feature 16 key individuals who contributed to Australia's development as a federation. Looking for a way to use these posters in your classroom? Check out these Biography Research Templates These posters compliment the following Australian Curriculum Year 6 HASS content descriptors covered: - The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society since Federation (ACHASSK137) The following individuals have been included in these posters: - Frank Anstey - Andrew Inglis Clark - Edmund Barton - Edith Cowan - Alfred Deakin - Vida Goldstein - Samuel Griffith - H.B. Higgins - Livingston Hopkins - Charles Kingston - Louisa Lawson - William McMillan - Henry Parkes - John Quick - Rose Scott - Catherine Helen Spence If you liked the look of these posters, you may also like these: — Making a Law in Australia — Australian Federation Timeline — Famous Australians Figures of Federation Classroom Decor Posters — Famous Australians MEGA bundle Classroom Posters FAQ Can I share this resource with my teaching partner? No. This product is for personal use only. Multiple licences are available for use among more than one person. On what size paper is this resource best printed? This resource is designed to be printed on A4 sized paper. To fit other paper sizes, ensure you hit 'fit to page' before printing. Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! If you want to connect with me further, check out Ridgy Didge on these social media platforms: - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Mel
An Australian health expert has revealed that stepping out in the sun for just 10 minutes per day can greatly reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Sydney, NSW. 1919. A wounded AIF soldier receives an affectionate welcome home at the Anzac Buffet in The Domain. Rights Info: No known copyright restrictions. This photograph is from the Australian War Memorial's collection www.awm.gov.au Persistent URL: cas.awm.gov.au/photograph/H11574
Looking for a unique name for your kangaroo pet? Check out this list of the best kangaroo names!
The NSW premier described the assertion made by Latham, and repeated by the opposition, as ‘factually incorrect’
The Abbott Coalition looks set to sign off on the highly secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership later this month, but what will it mean for ordinary Australians? Dr Matthew Mitchell reports.
The trades sparked by the Trump administration’s promises to implement pro-growth strategies continued to churn in place, with major U.S. assets little changed on the day after reversing direction in afternoon trading.
ALP national president Jenny McAllister will replace John Faulkner in the Senate when parliament resumes following the veteran Labor figure’s announcement that he is retiring after a quarter of a century…
The community has lost faith with the Abbott government on education, according to Gonski school funding panel member Kathryn Greiner, who has also revealed that Education Minister Christopher Pyne is still declining to meet the panel.
