Tag Archives: Indigenous

The Shit List: Australia Day Edition

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Maz Weaver

Welcome to another edition of the Shit List, where we focus on calling out those politicians, public figures, media, organisations, and groups whose actions smack of hypocrisy, dirty dealing, double standards, and/or general disregard for others in the community. And … Continue reading →

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Always Was, Always Will Be

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Maz Weaver

On this Invasion Day: I acknowledge that I stand upon the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. I acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. I call for … Continue reading →

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Monkey See, Monkey Do

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Maz Weaver

Remember when I said Australia catches a cold when America sneezes? Apparently our immune system is even weaker than I thought.

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America Sneezed

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Maz Weaver

For some months now an old saying has been echoing in my head. “When America sneezes, Australia catches a cold”. I can’t remember where I first heard that, or who said it, but it’s a statement I both hate, and … Continue reading →

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Shit List: Zip ties, Sam Kerr and Police at Mardi Gras

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Maz Weaver

Yes, it’s time for another Shit List, where really crap behaviour and bad-faith actions get called out. This week it’s all about double standards.   First up, the double standard surrounding the case of a Broome man  who used zip-ties … Continue reading →

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We Were Warned

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Maz Weaver

Remember these slogans from the months leading up to October 14, 2023? “Don’t vote for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament – it’s racist!” “Vote No on the Voice because it divides Australians!” “Vote No on the Voice because we should … Continue reading →

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