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Communityabout 7 hours ago

What 'Deadly' Truly Means: NAIDOC Week Spotlights a Powerful Word of Indigenous Pride

As NAIDOC Week begins, communities across Australia are celebrating '50 Years of Deadly,' a theme honouring the profound impact and multifaceted meaning of this iconic word in Aboriginal English. Far from its dictionary definition, 'deadly' has become a powerful expression of pride, excellence, and resilience for First Nations people nationwide.

Communityabout 7 hours ago

Internal Tensions Erupt: Two Directors Removed from Sydney Mardi Gras Board After Heated Membership Vote

Months of intense internal disputes within the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras culminated in an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday, leading to the removal of two prominent board members. The heated vote signals a pivotal moment for the iconic organization as it grapples with its future direction and commitment to activism.