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Happy International Asteroid Day.

Did you know five asteroids are named after Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? They include:

7546 Meriam, named after the Meriam people of the eastern Torres Strait.

7733 Segarpassi, named after Daureb man Segar Passi, a highly respected Senior Elder on Mer / Murray Island in the eastern Torres Strait.

7630 Yidumduma, named after Senior Wardaman Elder Bill Yidumduma, a globally renowned artist, storyteller and musician.

7809 Marcia Langton, named after Yiman and Bidjara woman Proferssor Marcia Langton AO. Langton is Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor, Associate Provost, and Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne.

7547 Martinnakata: named after Martin Nakata AM, he is the first Torres Strait Islander to earn a PhD in Australia. He is a Professor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education & Strategy) at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. He is an Indigenous Torres Strait Islander whose traditional country is the island of Naghir (Nagi).

Read more about the asteroids here. https://theconversation.com/from-7809-marcialangton-to-7630-yidumduma-5-asteroids-named-after-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people-144596

IMAGE CREDIT: Milky Way star map by Bill Yidumduma Harney, Senior Wardaman Edler. Image: Bill Yidumduma Harney, CC BY

What had Australia ever done for my grandfather, why would he go to war? Because this is my country, he said On Anzac Day, I lament an uncle – a Wiradjuri warrior and a hero few Australians know of – lost somewhere in France. May our country one day find the peace that he and so many like him fought for, writes Stan Grant.

Happy Easter you mob! We hope you have an amazing day spent with family and friends. 🦘

An amazing opportunity for anyone interested in Paediatric nursing!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

Celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements, while highlighting gender inequality.

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💰 On average, Australian women have to work an extra 56 days a year to earn the same pay as men for doing the same work.

👩🏽‍💻 Occupational segregation.
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👵🏼 Retirement.

🍽 Societal roles.

❌ Violence.

🧒🏽🏥 Gender and health.

🏚 Homelessness.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

Celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements, while highlighting gender inequality.

👇🏽

💰 On average, Australian women have to work an extra 56 days a year to earn the same pay as men for doing the same work.

👩🏽‍💻 Occupational segregation.
- from personal experience, there was a “old boys club” at a previous job, there was 11 mangers who were men and only 3 women managers, all the guys had offices and only one of us 3 mangers had an office.

👵🏼 Retirement.

🍽 Societal roles.

❌ Violence.

🧒🏽🏥 Gender and health.

🏚 Homelessness.

My mum always told me I can do anything a boy can do just make sure I do it 10 times better. I’ve followed this my entire life.
- But i shouldn’t have to.

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Have you heard of traditional burning practices?

It's the middle of the Top End's wet season. Why are rangers burning country? Northern Australia's tropical savannas are among the most fire-prone regions in the world, but rangers and traditional owners are working to reduce the impacts of fire and climate change.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that it will NOT be putting images of the UK's King on redesigned currency

: The Reserve Bank of Australia will consult with mob on a design. This is one we made, what would you want to see on it? Read more: http://bit.ly/3HOkO9L

Can you find where you are?

Today, and every day, take the time to reflect on where you are standing. READ MORE: https://trib.al/RYhNegR

Invasion Day Meanjin!