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Australia’s Illicit Drug Consumption Hits Record High
Ice, cocaine, heroin use surge despite $11.5 billion market dip Australia’s consumption of methylamphetamine (“ice”), cocaine, MDMA, and heroin has soared to record highs, according...
Murujuga Art listed as Australian Cultural World Heritage site
Murujuga World Heritage Listing Sparks Calls to Block Gas Hub Expansion “Today, Australia rewrote the World Heritage listing in the interests of the gas industry.”—...
First Nations Ancient Wisdom Improves Solar Power Forecasting
Ancient Wisdom Meets AI: First Nations Calendars Power Up Solar Forecasting in World-First Study In the sun-drenched heart of Australia’s Northern Territory, where the desert...
Iconic Guitars Stolen from Music Legend Joe Camilleri’s Home
Nine Iconic Vintage Guitars Stolen from Music Legend Joe Camilleri’s Home The Australian music scene has been rocked by the theft of a priceless guitar...
What Can We Learn From Photographer, Susan Meiselas?
Susan Meiselas: Seeing with Empathy, Shooting with Fire A Tribute and Critique by a Former Student, Mark Anning Susan Meiselas isn’t just a Magnum Photos and...
Dalai Lama Affirms the Institution of Dalai Lama Will Continue
Statement Affirming the Continuation of the Institution of Dalai Lama For centuries, the Dalai Lama has embodied both spiritual leadership and the collective identity of...
Tensions Rise Over Murujuga Rock Art and Industry Ties
Whose Songlines? Tensions Rise Over Murujuga Rock Art and Industry Ties On the remote, rugged Burrup Peninsula—called Murujuga by its Traditional Custodians—the sandstone sings. Etched...
TRUE: The Life, Art and Legacy of Kevin Gilbert (1933–1993)
Kevin Gilbert: A Life of Art and Resistance Kevin Gilbert was no ordinary artist. Born on the banks of the Lachlan River in New South...
19th-Century Ship’s Figurehead of First Nations Woman
Figureheads from the 19th century sailing ships are a fascinating blend of maritime superstition, ship branding, and high-seas sculpture. On Australian-built ships, as with...
National Sorry Day: Remember the Past, Bring the Babies Home
National Sorry Day: Remembering the Past, Demanding Justice Now Each year on May 26, Australia pauses to reflect on a deep national wound. National Sorry...