First Nations in Australia have had extraordinary patience in the face of extraordinary denial. In the words of Yothu Yindi’s song, Treaty, Aboriginal people have repeatedly seen “promises can disappear just like writing in the sand.” In this

Independent Black Media on sovereignty and self determination

Jul 12th, 2023 1h 2m

We know that bad reporting can lead to bad policy and this can adversely affect the lives of First Nations people. So far in this series, we've heard how the Australian mainstream media has failed to connect with Aboriginal communities. But fo

A test we have always failed: A history of Aboriginal politics in the media

Jul 12th, 2023 1h 6m

It was 1992, when Prime Minister Paul Keating spoke to the mostly Aboriginal crowd that had gathered in Redfern Park in inner city Sydney. This was the first time a Prime Minister had spoken about the dispossession, violence and prejudice carr

Does the Media Fail Aboriginal Political Aspirations?

Jul 12th, 2023 45m 40s

A white lens has distorted Black stories ever since Captain James Cook took possession of the continent now known as Australia and since that time the interests of settlers have dominated media reporting on Aboriginal people. This matters beca

Introducing Black Stories Matter

Jul 12th, 2023 6m 4s

Ever since Captain James Cook evaded British instructions to take possession of the continent now known as Australia “with the consent of the natives”, the interests of settlers have dominated media reporting on Aboriginal people. This year, t

Chipping away at the fourth wall - fighting media silence and looking to the future

Dec 21st, 2020 53m 38s

First Nations in Australia have had extraordinary patience in the face of extraordinary denial.In the words of Yothu Yindi’s song, Treaty, Aboriginal people have repeatedly seen “promises can disappear just like writing in the sand.”In this ser

Independent Black Media on sovereignty and self determination

Nov 13th, 2020 1h 2m

We know that bad reporting can lead to bad policy and this can adversely affect the lives of First Nations people.So far in this series, we've heard how the Australian mainstream media has failed to connect with Aboriginal communities. But for

A test we have always failed: A history of Aboriginal politics in the media

Nov 12th, 2020 1h 6m

It was 1992, when Prime Minister Paul Keating spoke to the mostly Aboriginal crowd that had gathered in Redfern Park in inner city Sydney.This was the first time a Prime Minister had spoken about the dispossession, violence and prejudice carrie