The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia.
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King Charles III Heckled by Lidia Thorpe, an Indigenous Australian Senator
King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator.
King Charles III Heckled in Australia’s Parliament
King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator.
Australia’s ‘National Crisis’ of Domestic Abuse
The government has committed hundreds of millions of dollars for people fleeing domestic violence, but among those who work with victims and survivors, optimism is hard to find.
How a Remote Australian Town Nearly Ran Out of Food
Many isolated Indigenous communities are dependent on fragile supply chains. This year, floods made that dramatically clear.
Indigenous Authors and the Challenge of Telling Their Own Story
A university program seeks to improve cross-cultural understanding in Australia’s publishing industry.
A River Awakens, Bringing Green Magic to a Desert Town
After a stunning week of rain, the Todd River in Alice Springs flows once again, bringing a beleaguered community together.
Celebrating Classic Australian Picture Books
Stories about distinctive wildlife, Aboriginal mythology and idyllic Australian childhoods.
The Regional Immigration Realities That Australia’s Politicians Overlook
Immigrants can fill roles that are too often quickly vacated by Australians, but immigration roadblocks make becoming permanent employees impossible.
Architect Embraces Indigenous Worldview in Australian Designs
Jefa Greenaway is a leading proponent of “Country-centered design,” which calls for collaboration with Indigenous communities and puts sustainability concerns at a project’s core.