Sunday, 16 April 2023

Australia news live: inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann investigation and trial begins, Albanese ‘optimistic’ on voice

Conduct of police who examined allegations by Brittany Higgins to be investigated. Follow the day’s news live

Bangarra Dance Theatre supports voting ‘Yes’ in voice referendum

Indigenous dance company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, has this morning issued a statement saying they fully support voting yes in the upcoming referendum:

For over three decades, Bangarra Dance Theatre has been privileged to be entrusted with sharing the powerful voices of the world’s oldest living Cultures – the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures of this nation.

The stories we tell have awakened a national consciousness to the deep scars of our colonial history, and the legacy of unseen trauma left in its wake. We attend to this knowing that by carrying Story, we also carry a responsibility to give insight into our experiences, promote understanding, and effect change. But is this enough?

I haven’t had a chance to talk to the Nato secretary general. I have had the discussion briefly with the New Zealand prime minister by text about the invite that’s been given.

I haven’t been in the office yet. I was last week on leave. I will give it consideration. I attended last year in Madrid.

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Taiwan president's Hawaii trip draws Chinese anger

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