Heidi Norman
@heidinorman.bsky.social
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Historian researcher based at UNSW, writing about Aboriginal land justice. Water creature, Gomeroi.
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ARC COE for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures
5 months ago
News from Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and the Ngarda-Ngarli custodians on UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Murujuga Landscape! Over 1 million petroglyphs are now recognised for their Outstanding Universal Value. We honour the generations who made this possible.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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UNESCO approves World Heritage bid for rock art amid emissions concerns
The UNESCO has approved World Heritage status for the 50,000-year-old rock art of Murujuga, in Western Australia in Paris.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-12/paris-unesco-world-heritage-ruling-on-murjuga-rock-art-wa/105522888
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I am very disappointed to learn that the University of Sydney is limiting student activism on campus. I hope the governing Senate of the University of Sydney will reconsider this decision.
#USyd
7 months ago
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If I were teaching undergrad political science or political history, I would ask my students: To what extent did Peter Dutton's position on the 2023 Voice Referendum contribute to the defeat of the Liberal coalition at the 2025 federal election? Any (sensible) thoughts?
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Our new book 'Land Back' is reviewed here by Lawrence Bamblett.
theconversation.com/more-than-40...
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More than 40 years on, the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act speaks to an enduring desire for a strong future
The Land Rights Act was a step toward Indigenous self-determination. Communities took back the right to manage and protect their own cultural heritage.
https://theconversation.com/more-than-40-years-on-the-nsw-aboriginal-land-rights-act-speaks-to-an-enduring-desire-for-a-strong-future-247557?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=bylinecopy_url_button
8 months ago
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Excellent read - the politics, networks and strategies of the radical right revealed...
www.smh.com.au/national/cop...
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‘Copied the MAGA model’: The ‘grassroots’ lobby group funded by some of Australia’s richest
The Advance propaganda machine is aimed at ordinary Australians but backed by some of our wealthiest – and has links to a right-wing US foundation.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/copied-the-maga-model-the-grassroots-lobby-group-funded-by-some-of-australia-s-richest-20250408-p5lq6k.html
8 months ago
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Fiona Katauskas
9 months ago
Not cool- my
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cartoon
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Where are Trump’s tariffs getting the iciest reception? | Fiona Katauskas
They’re no bird brains
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2025/apr/05/where-are-trumps-tariffs-getting-the-iciest-reception?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Edward Silha
10 months ago
What’s happening in Sicily, Italy 🇮🇹 is absolutely extraordinary! Mount Etna is erupting while its summit remains covered in snow—an incredible clash of fire and ice. Here are some explorers skiing between lava flows and snowy slopes—a truly unprecedented sight! ⛷🔥❄️
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about 1 year ago
Absolutely Stunning timelapse of Earth rising over the Moon captured by lunar orbiter spacecraft Kaguya. 💫👏💫👏💫👏💫 📽: JAXA/NHK
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Lovely tribute to novelist Brenda Walker.
theconversation.com/remembering-...
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Remembering Brenda Walker
Award-winning Australian novelist Brenda Walker died last week. Her close friend, Delia Falconer, pays loving tribute to her life and work.
https://theconversation.com/remembering-brenda-walker-245840
about 1 year ago
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This is a fantastic interactive resource that helps learn how to spot rips and stay safe at the beach.
#SLS
#AustralianSummer
how-to-spot-a-rip.netlify.app
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Can you spot a rip current? Test your knowledge with our interactive quiz
Be safe this summer by learning the latest rip survival guidelines with this 5-minute quiz.
https://how-to-spot-a-rip.netlify.app/
about 1 year ago
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The First Nations Clean Energy Strategy has been released. You can read about it here:
theconversation.com/after-65-000...
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After 65,000 years caring for this land, First Nations peoples are now key to Australia’s clean energy revolution
A new federal government strategy outlines how to elevate the rights of Indigenous Australians
https://theconversation.com/after-65-000-years-caring-for-this-land-first-nations-peoples-are-now-key-to-australias-clean-energy-revolution-245022
about 1 year ago
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Re protesting the Monarch, 'And, can you remind me what the cause is, exactly?' writes Maley - Columnist, senior journalist
#SMH
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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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It looks like the latest form of protest, and Lidia Thorpe is its master
There will always be a place for protest, but people listen most when respect is on board.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/it-looks-like-the-latest-form-of-protest-and-lidia-thorpe-is-its-master-20241129-p5kunj.html
about 1 year ago
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#COP29
: finance negotiations represented a new alliance of Australian and Pacific universities supporting international climate cooperation.
theconversation.com/from-a-us-30...
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From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks
Expectations were low for the latest UN climate summit. But climate law expert Jacqueline Peel – who was at the talks – explains what progress was made.
https://theconversation.com/from-a-us-300-billion-climate-finance-deal-to-global-carbon-trading-heres-what-was-and-wasnt-achieved-at-the-cop29-climate-talks-243697
about 1 year ago
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Compelling story by Jenna Price about the 'public power' a figure like Jones exercised.
www.smh.com.au/national/i-t...
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I took on Alan Jones. I survived, but the backlash terrified me
Everyone knew that Alan Jones was the most powerful man in media. But how he wielded that power created fear - real fear.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/i-took-on-alan-jones-i-survived-but-the-backlash-terrified-me-20241118-p5krn3.html
about 1 year ago
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Useful explainer on NZ Gov attack on Maori rights and subsequent week of protest.
www.smh.com.au/world/oceani...
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Why are thousands of people marching for Maori rights?
Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Wellington for the final stretch of a week-long protest that has spanned the length of the country. Here is why.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/why-are-thousands-of-people-marching-for-maori-rights-20241119-p5krsv.html
about 1 year ago
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www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/w...
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New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill
Opposition lawmakers performed the traditional dance during a reading of a bill that would redefine the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/asia/new-zealand-parliament-maori-haka.html?smid=url-share
about 1 year ago
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