Explore powerful stories at the intersection of history, culture, and music—from Aboriginal cricket pioneers and war heroes to legendary albums by Hendrix, Miles Davis, and Gurrumul. This blog dives deep into First Nations resilience, iconic protest music, and untold truths that shaped Australia and the world. Engaging, thoughtful, and unapologetically real—where powerful voices from the past meet today's social conversation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this page contains images and names of deceased persons.

Backstory
Across continents and centuries, stories weave the fabric of who we are. From the unbroken spirit of First Nations people and Australia’s untold truths, to revolutions, leaders, and turning points that echoed across the globe — these are the voices and moments that shaped our shared story.


Oral tradition sits at the heart of First Nations cultures in Australia.



World Toilet Day: Not a joke, a lifeline.



On This Day: Courage Walked Through the Schoolhouse Door. Ruby Bridges, November 14, 1960.



Remembrance Day: Honouring All Who Served — Including Those Who Fought for a Country That Denied Them.



Harold Blair (1924–1976)



Groote Eylandt: A Living Sanctuary of the Gulf.



Mervyn Bishop: Framing Truth Through the Lens.



Gary Foley: The Firebrand of Aboriginal Activism.



Yemen’s Endless War: A Nation in Ruins.



Australian Aboriginal Art: 60,000 year old living archive.



The Aboriginal Arts Board: A Turning Point in Cultural Recognition.



Maralinga: Australia’s Dark Nuclear Legacy.



On This Day: Fifty-one years ago, Australia heard something new on its airwaves...



The Many Nations of Aboriginal Australia: Countries, Languages, and Traditions.



Pearl Mary (Gambanyi) Gibbs: A Voice That Couldn’t Be Silenced.



The Tamil Tigers: A Relentless Struggle Born from Persecution.



On This Day, 1963: A Turning Point in America’s Struggle for Justice.



Haiti on the Brink: How Armed Gangs Seized Control of a Nation in Crisis.



Russia and Ukraine: A Long Struggle Over Borders and Identity.



Din Din: The Living Spirit of Barron Falls.

