On 16 October 1996, it was reported that a set of fossilised dinosaur footprints had been stolen from a sacred Aboriginal site in outback Australia. The footprints came from the best preserved trackway of a stegosaur in the world, and were the world's only known set of fossilised stegosaurus prints. They were also the only … Continue reading December 30, 1998 – One of a set of stegosaurus prints stolen from a sacred Aboriginal site near Broome is recovered
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December 27, 1803 – Convict William Buckley escapes, spawning the Australian phrase “Buckley’s chance”
William Buckley was born in Marton, Cheshire, England in 1780. He arrived in Australia as a convict, and was a member of the first party of Europeans to attempt the first settlement at Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. On 27 December 1803, soon after his arrival, he escaped from custody. Despite the friendliness of … Continue reading December 27, 1803 – Convict William Buckley escapes, spawning the Australian phrase “Buckley’s chance”
Recognition of Aborigines in Australia’s Constitution is a priority
Australian Attorney-General, George Brandis, has declared that despite being a constitutional conservative, he has an "open mind" about the way the Constitution should be altered to recognise indigenous Australians, vowing to have a form of words settled by July next year. Senator Brandis revealed that work on developing constitutional change would begin immediately and be … Continue reading Recognition of Aborigines in Australia’s Constitution is a priority
Australia neglects Aboriginal crisis for asylum seekers
Tony Abbott's indigenous affairs spokesman Nigel Scullion has attacked both sides of politics for an obsession with "boats" over indigenous Australians, arguing the bigger crisis was with closing the gap. In comments that criticise the current focus on border security, the Northern Territory senator said he thought this issue should have a higher priority. Senator … Continue reading Australia neglects Aboriginal crisis for asylum seekers
Craig Hill 