UNCOVERED: Henry reynolds | History Defined

Bruce Pascoe’s new book dares us to decolonise our minds – but moralising trumps nuance

Bruce Pascoe is a theorist of human civilisation, drawing on history and ecology to point the way for the human species to survive. The University of Melbourne has recognised his work by appointing him an honorary (enterprise professor) in its School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences. He also farms.

The Conversation · Nov 10

War memorial not the place to 'dwell on' frontier wars

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has backed calls for a separate museum commemorating the frontier wars, rather than being part of the Australian War Memorial.

AAP · Aug 26

‘White Australia’ has always been a myth. Hanson lamenting its end is wrong – and dangerous

The unexpected rise of One Nation in the polls, helped by leader Pauline Hanson’s relationship with mining magnate Gina Rinehart and often uncritical treatment by mainstream media, has seen the reemergence of another historical curio: the White Australia policy.

The Conversation · Jul 23

Recognising the warriors: Henry Reynolds on the war memorial's surprising change of direction

First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

Live-streamed event: Top thinkers explore the life and legacy of Eddie Mabo

Eddie Mabo was a Meriam man, educator and campaigner for land rights. Now famously known as the Mabo Case, Mabo and other community members won their action against federal and state governments to claim native title to the Murray Islands. Unfortunately, Mabo passed away before seeing this final verdict.

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022

‘Enabler’ of massacres: the push to reexamine the legacy of founding father Samuel Griffith

A university, electorate and suburb bear his name. But Griffith’s leadership came amid large-scale bloodshed

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2022