Friday, January 27, 2012
The Origin of the Moon
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This is a Dreaming story from Cape York in far northern Queensland. Many years ago, people realised that a light was needed at nighttime ...
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Astronomical Symbolism in Australian Flags
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By Duane Hamacher Australia has three official flags: the national flag, the Aboriginal flag, and the Torres Strait Islander flag. Everyo...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tagai - A warrior from the Torres Strait
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One day Tagai and his crew of Zugubals (beings who took on human form when they visited Earth) were fishing from their outrigger canoe. They...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Graven Images - A Novel
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This week I want to bring something a little different to your attention. Professor Ray Norris , the director of the Aboriginal Astronomy ...
Friday, January 6, 2012
"The First Astronomers" - Darwin Festival
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Under the night sky, two worlds collide in this fascinating, very special and singular performance where scientific theory meets traditional...
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Wuriunpranilli - the Sun Woman
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Aboriginal people of northern Australia tell this story to explain why there is night and day. The sun that gives us light and heat is Wariu...
Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Story of Alakitja
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Alakitja was a large rock cod, a fish who lived in the water of the River, the Milky Way. He swam to reach his favourite water hole. He swam...
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