It’s considered one of the finest ever examples of Australian oratory. Tony Wilson shares with us speechwriter Don Watson’s take on then Prime Minister Paul Keating’s incredible Redfern Speech
Reconciliation as a 400m Event
April 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The choice of Sydney as the host for the Olympics in 2000, was related to the perception of Australia being a positive example of the good life and of Reconciliation. The Games presented a range of opportunities for Indigenous participation and cultural representation says Andy Fuller as he discusses the lead up to that event.
NYE in Adelaide Oval’s Bay 135
January 1, 2018 by 6 Comments
Micky and the kids, a hot night at Adelaide Oval’s Bay 135 for the important BBL NYE fixture, and would you believe it, the Zooper Doopers have been banished!
Paul Keating, Mr Brightside and Bobby Ewing: For the true believers – Richmond 2017
October 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Whatever your views on Paul Keating, the man did have some damm good lines. So, like his comment just after his unlikely election win against John Hewson, the Tigers win was one for the true believers, writes Sean Curtain, and the sweetest victory of all.
The 2016 Disco Gamma Cup – Round Fifteen
July 5, 2016 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill farewells the final bye round of the season and some other notable events from last weekend. Who says politics and sport don’t mix?
Lockdown: Enough reaping, Grim Reaper
April 28, 2016 by 19 Comments
As we approach May, 2016 has seen too many artistic, scientific and intellectual giants shuffle off this mortal coil for ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Baker’s liking. He thinks it’s time to take pro-active measures to stem the tide of untimely deaths.
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