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What history can tell us about the success (or failure) of referendums in Australia

The Australian nation came into being following a series of referendums in the 1890s, and they have been a regular feature of Australian democracy ever since. In every decade of the 20th century, there was at least one referendum. However, the 2023 referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…

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Regional Australia believes in a fair go, so what does that mean for the voice?

Traditional owners have stood alongside farmers to fight against mining developments on farmland – but so far that solidarity has not been returned

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous and culturally diverse Australians more likely to attend arts events, study finds

Diversity advocates say more funding and leadership opportunities are needed to match the high participation rates

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X should answer to Queensland authorities over Islamophobic tweets by an American, tribunal hears

Lawyer for Australian Muslim Advocacy Network argues white supremacist’s tweets caused harm to local Muslims

The Guardian - AU

Support for both the Voice and Labor drop in latest Essential poll

A majority of Australians have indicated they will vote “no” in the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, according to a national Essential poll conducted Sept. 13–17 from a sample of 1,135 people.

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As a white Australian, I am deeply ashamed of the past. Voting yes is a step towards a more equitable future

The Uluru statement and referendum isn’t asking a lot from us - primarily that we listen and own our truth, which any decent society would do

The Guardian - AU

‘Quite strange’ for Coalition to reject disinformation crackdown it originally proposed, Albanese says

Prime minister defends social media bill amid concerns from Christian groups it could portray religious teachings as misinformation

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Court wants Daryl Maguire's visa fraud pleas by Xmas

A magistrate has urged that disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire and his co-accused be arraigned over visa fraud charges by the end of the year.

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State and territory ballots will be counted differently at the Voice referendum – is that fair?

When Australians vote on the Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14, ballots from the Northern Territory and the ACT will be treated differently from those of the states. The same goes for votes cast by residents of Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

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Best new Māori writing: Jack Remiel Cottrell

"Reasons why I called in sick rather than go to the mihi whakatau for new employees last Friday", a story by Jack Remiel Cottrell

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No campaign spreads through TikTok ‘like wildfire’ as pro-voice creators struggle to cut through

Fair Australia’s memes and slick videos are surging on social platform, garnering far more views and followers than the yes campaign

The Guardian - AU

‘Very little has shifted’: watch house case a major concern for First Nations group advising Queensland police

Exclusive: Leadership needs to act with urgency to address ‘culture of racism’ instead of focusing on ‘performative’ elements, says adviser

The Guardian - AU

The Visitors review – Wesley Enoch at his best in play that thrums with fresh potency

Jane Harrison’s play tells of the first fleet landing from the perspective of the First Nations people watching. It’s a story set in the past – but its most potent questions are about the future

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: slim majority for a no vote in Indigenous voice referendum, survey shows

The pathway to victory has narrowed, with some corporate support becoming more muted as polarisation has increased

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Scott Morrison says he ‘stepped down as prime minister’ in sermon warning of ‘hostile’ world

The member for Cook tells Perth churchgoers ‘the Christian journey is not a linear one’

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Afternoon Update: division in no camp over Australia Day and treaties; dating apps warned over sexual assault; and Brisbane becomes centre of footy world

Warren Mundine raises eyebrows among conservatives with his support for treaties and moving Australia Day

The Guardian - AU

Frank Zumbo denies exposing himself to young colleague during late-night park visit

Young woman told court the former Liberal party staffer’s ‘pants were unzipped and his penis was out a bit’

The Guardian - AU

First Nations groups demand immediate stop to killing dingoes as control method

Declaration signed by more than 20 Indigenous groups says dingoes are a ‘cultural icon’ and killing them is ‘killing family’

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London museums lag behind regional peers in returning disputed objects

Museums from Glasgow to Cambridge proactively repatriating objects while national institutions ‘forced into position of inertia’

The Guardian - AU

Destruction of sacred Flinders Ranges sand hills ‘heartbreaking’, say traditional owners

South Australia’s environment department has apologised for damage done to sacred sites adjacent to Nilpena Edicara National Park

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Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.

The Guardian - AU

I’m an Uluru youth ambassador because I don’t want to tell my grandchildren how close we got to real change

Australian people shouldn’t be taken for fools – they are turning up to information sessions hungry for factual information about the Indigenous voice

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Albanese accuses Warren Mundine of splitting from no campaign over treaties and Australia Day

PM’s response comes as senior Liberal source says Mundine ‘made it very difficult for himself’ in race to succeed retiring NSW senator Marise Payne

Newcastle Herald

'Scared, alone': family speaks out after Stockton mother's siege death

Krista Kach's children said their mother cared deeply about her family and community, but had needed help the day of the nine-hour siege.

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No, the Voice to Parliament would not force people to give up their private land

In the polarised debate about the Voice to Parliament referendum, some proponents of the “no” vote have claimed the creation of the new advisory body would lead to the conversion of private land titles in Australia to native title.

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