Jay Chou’s 25 albums have sold more than 30 million copies – and the music video for his latest hit, Gold Rush Town, was filmed at Sovereign Hill.
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The river wasn’t merely a physical entity – it was a symbol of spiritual and cultural significance, serving as the life force which flows through Country.
The history of the goldfields too often focuses on men – but, as new Aussie TV series Gold Diggers gets right, the settlements were filled with women.
The ‘private’ nature of the home presents unique challenges to historians, but horrific stories of domestic abuse on the goldfields are common.
In the 70s, Whitlam tried to build new, big cities. But this was too costly. Now the most viable solution for Australia’s population woes is to make existing cities bigger.
A relatively new approach to diversity prioritises active and equitable interaction between various groups within local communities.
If we’re serious about closing the gap in Indigenous education, our new research shows the value of building better bridges into universities and vocational education.
If you haven’t seen Oscar winner Spotlight yet, go. It tells the true story of how decades of abuse in one city was finally uncovered - followed by revelations worldwide, including in my home town.
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Historian and Heritage Consultant, La Trobe University
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Visiting Fellow, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University
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Dean of Graduate Studies; Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Tourism and Regional Development, CQUniversity Australia
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Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), The University of Queensland
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Research Officer, CQUniversity Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Project Officer Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Indigenous Knowledge
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Gherrang/Biodiversity Project Officer, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Indigenous Knowledge
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Senior Lecturer in History, Federation University Australia
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Associate Professor of Translation Studies, The University of Melbourne
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Honorary Associate Professor in Planning, University of Queensland, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Australian History, University of Sydney