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The Voice debate is an act of violence. But I’m still voting Yes

Only Indigenous peoples should be voting on a matter like the Voice to Parliament. But we can’t — and therein lies a dangerous tension.

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Voice support up in Essential poll, but it is still behind

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on October 14. A national Essential poll, conducted September 27 to October 1 from a sample of 1,125, gave “no” to the Voice a 49–43 lead, a narrowing from a 51–41 “no” lead a fortnight ago.

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The Way of the Ancestors and how it can help us hear The Voice

This short, elegant book by Marcia Langton and Aaron Corn, may well be one of the most important ever published in Australia. Its timing could not be better, but that was not by design.

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The Voice promises more efficient government, but try telling the No camp that

Why don’t conservative No supporters want a less powerful, more efficient government? Because that’s not what government is about for them anymore.

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Reopen Myuna Bay Sport and Rec Centre

There is strong community support for reopening Myuna Sport and Recreation Centre.

Newcastle Herald

Early voting begins in Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum

PM Anthony Albanese rallies support for Indigenous Voice in Melbourne as early voting begins in parts of Australia.

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Early voting begins in New Zealand's general election and in Australia for Indigenous 'Voice'

Early voting has begun in New Zealand for the nation’s Oct. 14 general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot

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How the media seeds hate speech, whether it intends to or not

Online hate speech needs mainstream media to thrive, a new report shows —whether the latter wants it or not.

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What kind of Australia will we wake up to if the Voice referendum is defeated on October 14?

It was Robert Menzies, father of the modern Liberal Party, who famously remarked: “to get an affirmative vote from the Australian people on a referendum proposal is the labour of Hercules”.

The Conversation

Not everyone is blown away by leaf blowers

Brooms are a superior and more economical option.

Newcastle Herald

'For my grandmother': Voice campaigners flood Nobbys foreshore

Linda Burney addressed the crowd.

Newcastle Herald

Burney, Mayo visit Newcastle for 'Yes' rally at Nobbys beach

Campaigning is heating up for the Voice to Parliament referendum.

Newcastle Herald

Voice comparison to PM’s Indigenous Advisory Council is defunct

Social media users have claimed the Voice to Parliament is unnecessary given the prime minister receives advice from the Indigenous Advisory Council. Only problem is the council ceased operation four years ago.

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Clive Palmer takes No for an answer

Miner Clive Palmer will use $2 million of his billions to back the No vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, and Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo gave British American Tobacco access to one of his department’s senior customs officials.

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Grattan on Friday: In the second half of this term Albanese will need to concentrate on delivery

Labor’s national landscape is changing. Daniel Andrews’ abrupt exit from the Victorian premiership this week is the latest development in a wider picture.

Newcastle Herald

Voice opponent Tony Abbott heads to Hunter for 'No' rally

The former PM will address a rally in Raymond Terrace

The Guardian - UK

Less than half of black Britons feel proud to be British, landmark study says

Campaigners say findings are a wake-up call and highlight ‘chronic level of racial disparities’ in UK

Newcastle Herald

University of Newcastle announces stance on the Voice

'It was unanimous that the university should come out in support of the Voice.'

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Youth panel wants to be part of an Australia that 'votes yes'

'This is the Australia I want to live in.'

The Conversation

7 ways to look after yourself and your community before and after the Voice referendum

The lead-up to the Voice referendum is already affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These impacts will likely worsen during and after the vote.

The Conversation

Why the Voice could be a bulwark against Trumpism gaining a stronger foothold in Australia

As former Labor minister Barry Jones has wisely noted, the Voice referendum feels like 2016 all over again.

The Canberra Times

Driving down Voice misinformation one conversation at a time

Amar Singh working to dispel 'lunatic' misinformation.

Newcastle Herald

'Steel city' moniker lost, and that's a shame

So much for the so-called level playing field.

The Independent UK

Australian prime minister says he's confident Indigenous people back having their Parliament 'Voice'

Australia’s prime minister says he is confident that Indigenous Australians overwhelmingly support a proposal to create their own representative body to advise Parliament and have it enshrined in the constitution

The Canberra Times

Mundine refuses to condemn 'racist' Voice commentary

The 'no' campaigner won't be an 'overlord of free speech'.

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