Australia

Kids, sports and gambling

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 27/05/2013 - 6:59pm

You know something is deeply wrong when kids no longer quote player statistics, they quote betting odds.

Just like overpriced pastry goods and a crowded train ride home, taking the kids to the footy is now inextricably linked with exposure to gambling. Whether it's constant updates on live odds or watching Tom Waterhouse sign autographs at half time, seeing gambling in sport is unavoidable. Kids can't even watch the game at home without being inundated by ads urging people to have a punt.

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Call to debate Aboriginal sovereignty in the Sydney Opera House

Submitted by Diet Simon on Mon, 27/05/2013 - 3:09pm

By Michael Ghillar Anderson

A recent comment made by one of Australia’s leading constitutional lawyers, Prof George Williams, demonstrates the incapacities on non-Aboriginal legal experts to see beyond the legal system that they are sworn to serve and uphold. Prof Williams was responding to statements by Fred Hooper on the recent Declaration of Independence by the Murrawarri Nation.

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The Stringer weekly newsletter - May 26

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 26/05/2013 - 6:58pm

Welcome to The Stringer’s weekly newsletter - The Stringer went live February 20
NEWS update: More contributors and writers continue to join The Stringer. Three months young The Stringer has been reaching an audience in such high numbers that it was beyond our expectations. We are establishing a healthy national reach but also an international social reach.

Please share this newsletter and spread the word about The Stringer. To subscribe to The Stringer newsletters either email contact@thestringer.com.au or go to the home page subscription tab. The Stringer is free to everyone.

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A fair media - let no threat get in the way

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 26/05/2013 - 6:27pm

“It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it,” said John Pilger.

Article courtesy of The Stringer - http://thestringer.com.au/

Seasoned journalist Kate McClymont delivered a speech, now widely referred to as the ‘Where angels fear to tread’ speech, at the Australian Press Freedom Dinner in early May. The event was hosted by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and the Walkley Foundation for Journalism.

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WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 56 events from 25 May 2013

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Fri, 24/05/2013 - 12:36pm

Newsletter date: 25 May 2013

Ed. Note: 'WGAR News' publishes events from a wide range of sources.
The events included are not necessarily endorsed by WGAR.

Click on the links for details of the events ...

Event: 2 May to 1 December 2013: South Bank, Qld
Voice and Reason
"Since the colonial era, Indigenous artists have been
actively examining the conversations and conflicts
involving their ancestors and settlers in Australia.
Their works affirm the place of their peoples' cultures
in these interactions with different histories and beliefs."

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aboriginal

WGAR News: Declarations of Independence advanced at Brisbane Treaty Talks: Sovereign Union

Submitted by WGAR - Working ... on Thu, 23/05/2013 - 5:52pm

Newsletter date: 24 May 2013

Contents:

* Sovereign Union: Declarations of Independence advanced at Brisbane Treaty Talks
* Sovereign Union Media Release: Declarations of Independence advanced at Brisbane Treaty Talks
* Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Michael Anderson, Convenor of the Sovereign Union, about the Brisbane Treaty Talks
* CAAMA Radio's Paul Wyles interviews Michael Anderson about the struggle to decolonize and achieve independence

* Sovereign Union: Italian Media: Birth of the Republic of Aboriginal Murrawarri

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aboriginal
Michael Anderson
native title
NSW
Tracker Magazine
Aboriginal Tent Embassies
Aboriginal sovereignty movement
Sovereign Union
Tiga Bayles
Let's Talk
Chris Graham
CAAMA Radio
Goomeroi Sovereign Tent Embassy
Moree
Kelly Fuller
Gomeroi people
Murrawarri Republic declaration
Italian Media
Republic of Aboriginal Murrawarri
Paul Wyles
decolonize
Aboriginal independence
Brisbane Treaty Talks
National Treaty Talks
Convenor of the Sovereign Union
Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Michael Anderson Convenor of the Sovereign Union about the Brisbane Treaty Talks
CAAMA Radio's Paul Wyles interviews Michael Anderson about the struggle to decolonize and achieve independence
Sovereign Union - Italian Media - Birth of the Republic of Aboriginal Murrawarri
ABC's Kelly Fuller interviews Michael Anderson - one of the 19 native title applicants from the Gomeroi people
Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Journalist Chris Graham about the latest stories in Tracker Magazine

Gomeroi traditional owners join broad anti-coal seam gas protest in northwest NSW

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 23/05/2013 - 2:24pm

Support as Traditional Owners join fight to stop destruction of the NSW North West from mining and extraction of coal seam gas

A broad range of farmers and community members concerned about the impacts of new mining and coal seam gas proposals across NSW North West are expressing their support for the Gomeroi Native Title claimants in their recent stance to halt all mining in the region.

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