Election Night Thrills, Monday Morning Bills
I have a confession: I almost cast a donkey vote at last weekend's federal elections. I was tempted to draw a smiley face on the ballot paper, not turn up, and just cop the $20 penalty. I'm not alone in feeling disillusioned with politics, not just here but globally. But then I remembered and was reminded by others: as Indigenous Australians, our right to vote was hard-won.
We are nowhere near finished
Walking through the Queensland Museum last Monday, I was shoulder to shoulder with school holiday crowds. Kids zigzagged and darted excitedly between display cabinets, parents marvelled, and families posed for selfies beside towering fossils in the "Dinosaurs Unearthed" exhibition; the new permanent display includes life-sized models, ancient bones, and digital recreations of creatures long extinct.
Big News in Native Title!
This week the Gumatj Clan scored a landmark victory in the High Court—opening doors to significant compensation for past injustices. But what does this really mean for Indigenous communities, and how much real change can we expect?
Australia’s Freedom Riders: A Legacy of Courage
Sixty years ago, a group of brave young Australians embarked on the historic 1965 Freedom Ride to challenge racial injustice and discrimination against Indigenous communities. Julie Fallon's personal connection to this powerful movement continues today, shaping her ongoing commitment to social justice.
We deserve more from government than the usual cut and paste policy
With Cyclone Alfred dominating headlines, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delayed calling the election until mid-May. But as another federal vote looms, it’s time to ask an uncomfortable question: Why is Indigenous policy stuck on repeat?
Surviving as an Indigenous Business
Starting my own company last April was a leap into the unknown. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I didn't expect just how much would be on my plate: paperwork, financial risk, and the relentless grind of making it work. Everything from registering an ACN, developing terms and conditions, engaging legal and tax advisers, sorting insurance, handling marketing and advertising, submitting BAS statements, and applying for tenders was all on me. No shortcuts. No government handholding. No subsidised loans. Just risk, long hours, and the reality of running a business.
