As NAIDOC celebrations come to a close, OTR reporter Simone Pickstock reviews whether Australia’s political and cultural institutions are doing enough to Heal Country. Continue reading ‘Everyone can do more’: Amplifying Indigenous voices beyond NAIDOC week
The small Riverland town of Loveday was the home of South Australia’s largest internment camp. It’s history is one far from love, having targeted civilians of certain ethnic origins and being a site of 134 deaths and one murder. Continue reading Hidden history: Dehumanisation and death at Loveday
The Adelaide Cabaret Festival returns this year and is sure to be another magnificent show, but what makes it so important to have a whole festival dedicated to cabaret? Continue reading The Adelaide Cabaret Festival returns for another stellar year
As the Islamic month of fasting continues, family ties, community values and charitable efforts grow and strengthen though practicing spiritual discipline. Continue reading More than a fast: Understanding Ramadan through messages of togetherness
A letter detailing what you should know and do this January 26 and beyond. Continue reading Dear Settlers: paying the rent and your respect this January 26 and beyond
This Indigenous art gallery in Hahndorf showcase art with an emphasis on sharing and learning about culture. Continue reading Preserving Hahndorf’s Indigenous history through art
We all check our social media arguably more than we need to. However, social media can also be a useful tool to galvanise people against injustice. Continue reading Black Lives Matter and the power of social media
Always Was, Always Will Be. The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week pays homage to the First Nations people who have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Here is a quick overview of some of the events and celebrations happening this NAIDOC Week. Continue reading NAIDOC Week: Where and when you can attend the celebrations in South Australia
After WW2, Australia crossed a bridge into become the cosmopolitan society that it is today, the rest of the world with it, and there was no turning back. Continue reading Multiculturalism, female liberation and global trade: WW2’s impacts on ‘The Lucky Country’ 75 years on
September 2 marks 75 years since the official end of WWII; it also marks the end of an irreparable holocaust. Continue reading Hitler’s rise to power and his destruction throughout Europe
