Emma Lancaster

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Larissa Behrendt |Emma Lancaster |Jai McAllister |Elinya Chenery

When Linda Burney gave her first speech to Parliament in 2003 she spoke of growing up Aboriginal in a country where your reflection in the mirror was "at best ugly and distorted, and at worst non-existent" . It's a moment that encapsulates "the fighting Wiradjuri spirit" Linda brings to all facets of her life - a spirit tested through decades of battles, personal tragedies, and the complex balance between symbolic gestures and practical outcomes.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jai McAllister |Emma Lancaster |Jenaya Gibbs-Muir |Elinya Chenery

Tasma Walton discussed her career, life and discovery of her culture. Her new novel, I Am Nannertgarrook, based on the true story of her ancestor, explores the threads that link our ancient culture and beliefs with our ever-evolving stories. We'll also take a look at the First Nations Writers Festival, set to take place in Townsville at the end of the month.