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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
Biomechanics research has revealed the exceptional power and precision of Indigenous Australian weapons, specifically the kodj and leangle. These tools, designed by Aboriginal people for hunting and protection, display remarkable force and accuracy that underscore the sophistication of traditional Aboriginal technology.
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"Sovereignty Never Ceded": Australian MP Slams "Colonising" Queen In Oath
Aboriginal Senator Lidia Thorpe branded Britain's Elizabeth II a "colonising" queen on Monday, as the recently elected lawmaker reluctantly swore allegiance while taking the oath of office.
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Australia Obtains Copyright To Aboriginal Flag, Making It Free To Use
The Australian government said on Tuesday it had acquired copyright to the Aboriginal flag so it can be freely used, resolving a commercial dispute that had restricted sporting teams and Aboriginal communities from reproducing the image.
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Australian Cricket Hall Of Fame Inducts First Aboriginal Player
Johnny Mullagh, one of the stars of Australia's pioneering all-Aboriginal team that toured England in 1868, has become the first Aboriginal player inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
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Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Player Of The Match Medal To Honour Australian Aboriginal Cricketer Johnny Mullagh
Australia vs India: The second Test match between both sides begins from December 26.
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Australia vs India, 1st ODI: Players Take Part In ''Barefoot Circle'' To Pay Respect To Traditional Owners Of Land
Barefoot Circle is a statement taken up by Australian cricket more broadly to connect with Aboriginal culture and the land on which matches are played.
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Ancient Australian Aboriginal Sites Discovered Underwater
Archaeologists have for the first time found Aboriginal artefacts on the seabed off Australia, opening a door to the discovery of ancient settlements flooded since the last ice age, they reported Thursday.
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Athletes Can Take A Knee At Commonwealth Games In Birmingham, Says Chief
Australian legend Cathy Freeman wrapped herself in the Australian Aboriginal flag after winning 400 and 200 metres gold at the 1994 Games.
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Australian Leaders Slam Girl, 9, Who Refused To Stand For National Anthem
Harper Nielsen refused to stand out of recognition of the nation's aboriginal population, she said, suggesting the country does not represent their interests in the same way it does white Australians
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Aboriginal Australians Meet At Sacred Uluru To Discuss First Chance Of Recognition
There are about 700,000 Aborigines in a population of 23 million in Australia, but they suffer disproportionately high rates of suicide, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and imprisonment. Constitutional recognition of Aborigines is a complex issue in a country which previously administered its indigenous people under flora and fauna laws.
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Aboriginal Woman Goes From 'Non-Citizen' To Australian Parliament
Wearing a cloak decorated with the goanna lizard, the first Aboriginal woman elected to Australia's lower house took her seat in parliament this week, saying that as a child she was a "non-citizen".
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Aboriginal Painter, Aged 105, Happy To See Her Art Make Its Mark
Australian artist Loongkoonan only began painting aged about 95, little more than ten years on her works have electrified the indigenous art scene and are now being exhibited overseas.
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'Racist' Video Game Pulled After Uproar Over Killing Australia Aborigines
A video game allowing players to kill Australian Aboriginals has been removed from mobile stores after more than 50,000 people signed an online petition against the "racist" app.
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Australian Crocodile Safaris Possible by Year End
Crocodile safaris for big game hunters could be under way in Australia's tropical north by the end of the year, providing much needed revenue to Aboriginal communities, a government minister said Tuesday.
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2,000-Year-Old Natural Pearl Found at Remote Australian Site
Australian scientists said today they have uncovered a "very rare" 2,000-year-old natural sea pearl, the first found on the vast island continent, while excavating a remote coastal Aboriginal site.
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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
Biomechanics research has revealed the exceptional power and precision of Indigenous Australian weapons, specifically the kodj and leangle. These tools, designed by Aboriginal people for hunting and protection, display remarkable force and accuracy that underscore the sophistication of traditional Aboriginal technology.
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"Sovereignty Never Ceded": Australian MP Slams "Colonising" Queen In Oath
Aboriginal Senator Lidia Thorpe branded Britain's Elizabeth II a "colonising" queen on Monday, as the recently elected lawmaker reluctantly swore allegiance while taking the oath of office.
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Australia Obtains Copyright To Aboriginal Flag, Making It Free To Use
The Australian government said on Tuesday it had acquired copyright to the Aboriginal flag so it can be freely used, resolving a commercial dispute that had restricted sporting teams and Aboriginal communities from reproducing the image.
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Australian Cricket Hall Of Fame Inducts First Aboriginal Player
Johnny Mullagh, one of the stars of Australia's pioneering all-Aboriginal team that toured England in 1868, has become the first Aboriginal player inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
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Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Player Of The Match Medal To Honour Australian Aboriginal Cricketer Johnny Mullagh
Australia vs India: The second Test match between both sides begins from December 26.
-
Australia vs India, 1st ODI: Players Take Part In ''Barefoot Circle'' To Pay Respect To Traditional Owners Of Land
Barefoot Circle is a statement taken up by Australian cricket more broadly to connect with Aboriginal culture and the land on which matches are played.
-
Ancient Australian Aboriginal Sites Discovered Underwater
Archaeologists have for the first time found Aboriginal artefacts on the seabed off Australia, opening a door to the discovery of ancient settlements flooded since the last ice age, they reported Thursday.
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Athletes Can Take A Knee At Commonwealth Games In Birmingham, Says Chief
Australian legend Cathy Freeman wrapped herself in the Australian Aboriginal flag after winning 400 and 200 metres gold at the 1994 Games.
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Australian Leaders Slam Girl, 9, Who Refused To Stand For National Anthem
Harper Nielsen refused to stand out of recognition of the nation's aboriginal population, she said, suggesting the country does not represent their interests in the same way it does white Australians
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Aboriginal Australians Meet At Sacred Uluru To Discuss First Chance Of Recognition
There are about 700,000 Aborigines in a population of 23 million in Australia, but they suffer disproportionately high rates of suicide, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and imprisonment. Constitutional recognition of Aborigines is a complex issue in a country which previously administered its indigenous people under flora and fauna laws.
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Aboriginal Woman Goes From 'Non-Citizen' To Australian Parliament
Wearing a cloak decorated with the goanna lizard, the first Aboriginal woman elected to Australia's lower house took her seat in parliament this week, saying that as a child she was a "non-citizen".
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Aboriginal Painter, Aged 105, Happy To See Her Art Make Its Mark
Australian artist Loongkoonan only began painting aged about 95, little more than ten years on her works have electrified the indigenous art scene and are now being exhibited overseas.
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'Racist' Video Game Pulled After Uproar Over Killing Australia Aborigines
A video game allowing players to kill Australian Aboriginals has been removed from mobile stores after more than 50,000 people signed an online petition against the "racist" app.
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Australian Crocodile Safaris Possible by Year End
Crocodile safaris for big game hunters could be under way in Australia's tropical north by the end of the year, providing much needed revenue to Aboriginal communities, a government minister said Tuesday.
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2,000-Year-Old Natural Pearl Found at Remote Australian Site
Australian scientists said today they have uncovered a "very rare" 2,000-year-old natural sea pearl, the first found on the vast island continent, while excavating a remote coastal Aboriginal site.
