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[ChoppyGun]

Hobart just wasted a heap of money on shit fireworks several seen years on end.

It's boring and useless to help people in need.

People have lost jobs all year, yet money is found somehow on that complete shit.

 

[giantroo]

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Australia’s national anthem has been slightly tweaked to better reflect Indigenous history
Australians will be singing a slightly different national anthem going forward. Here’s what has changed.

Tamsin Rose

@tamsinroses
December 31, 2020 - 10:30PM
Herald Sun
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/v.../1463364af618463b82f64e6adf714b33#share-tools


Australians will soon be singing a slightly different national anthem after Scott Morrison used his power to change the song to better reflect the country’s Indigenous history.

The second line has been altered from ‘young and free’ to ‘one and free’ – a move the Prime Minister said was for “all Australians”.

“While Australia as a modern nation may be relatively young, our country’s story is ancient, as are the stories of the many First Nations peoples whose stewardship we rightly acknowledge and respect,” Mr Morrison said.

“In the spirit of unity, it is only right that we ensure our National Anthem reflects this truth and shared appreciation.
“Changing ‘young and free’ to ‘one and free’ takes nothing away, but I believe it adds much.”

The momentous change – that takes affect from Jan 1 – comes after extensive consultation with Indigenous groups, who said the ‘young’ in the line ignored their long history before European settlement.

Advance Australia Fair was composed by Peter Dodds McCormick and first performed in 1878.

It was altered in 1984 by Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke, changing “Australia’s sons” to “Australians all let us rejoice”.

The Herald Sun understands Mr Morrison spoke with Opposition leader Anthony Albanese about the change on New Year’s Eve after informing the state premiers and chief ministers.


Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt was supportive of the change and has been advocating for debate on the issue.

“We have to get this right because it is our National Anthem,” he said.

Indigenous Labor MP Linda Burney has also voiced her support for the change after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian threw her support behind the issue in 2020.
“We have in this country a remarkable story of 65,000 years,” she said.

“Everyone should be proud of that, and that’s what anthems and that’s what flags help us do.”

Mr Morrison said the change was a recognition of how far Australia has “travelled as a nation”.

“It recognises that our national story is drawn from more than 300 national ancestries and language groups and we are the most successful multicultural nation on earth,” he said.

He said a challenging 2020 had highlighted Australia’s unity, despite many going months separated from their friends and family because of border closures.

“We are making our own Australian way through this crisis, a way guided by our enduring principles and values and together, we have done so better than almost any other country in the world,” he said.

“Our unity has been critical to this achievement.

“One and free is and must be the story of every Australian and it’s the way we truly Advance Australia Fair.”

 

[Tectonic]

Ground shattering stuff.

 

[koshari]

Merry new year fellow posters. Fireworks just done now scorpions on the stereo. Hqrd to complain.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Merry new year fellow posters. Fireworks just done now scorpions on the stereo. Hqrd to complain.

It is as fireworks can * off.

They were overrated to start with but even more so in Covid times FMD.

 

[goalieboy82]

since its after midnight there in Melbourne,
for the first time in 2021,
Coach Emeritus Scamper:

and
Coach Sissy Rose,

say the following together:

 

[Dan]

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Australia’s national anthem has been slightly tweaked to better reflect Indigenous history
Australians will be singing a slightly different national anthem going forward. Here’s what has changed.

Tamsin Rose
@tamsinroses
December 31, 2020 - 10:30PM
Herald Sun
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/v.../1463364af618463b82f64e6adf714b33#share-tools


Australians will soon be singing a slightly different national anthem after Scott Morrison used his power to change the song to better reflect the country’s Indigenous history.

The second line has been altered from ‘young and free’ to ‘one and free’ – a move the Prime Minister said was for “all Australians”.

“While Australia as a modern nation may be relatively young, our country’s story is ancient, as are the stories of the many First Nations peoples whose stewardship we rightly acknowledge and respect,” Mr Morrison said.

“In the spirit of unity, it is only right that we ensure our National Anthem reflects this truth and shared appreciation.
“Changing ‘young and free’ to ‘one and free’ takes nothing away, but I believe it adds much.”

The momentous change – that takes affect from Jan 1 – comes after extensive consultation with Indigenous groups, who said the ‘young’ in the line ignored their long history before European settlement.

Advance Australia Fair was composed by Peter Dodds McCormick and first performed in 1878.

It was altered in 1984 by Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke, changing “Australia’s sons” to “Australians all let us rejoice”.

The Herald Sun understands Mr Morrison spoke with Opposition leader Anthony Albanese about the change on New Year’s Eve after informing the state premiers and chief ministers.


Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt was supportive of the change and has been advocating for debate on the issue.

“We have to get this right because it is our National Anthem,” he said.

Indigenous Labor MP Linda Burney has also voiced her support for the change after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian threw her support behind the issue in 2020.
“We have in this country a remarkable story of 65,000 years,” she said.

“Everyone should be proud of that, and that’s what anthems and that’s what flags help us do.”

Mr Morrison said the change was a recognition of how far Australia has “travelled as a nation”.

“It recognises that our national story is drawn from more than 300 national ancestries and language groups and we are the most successful multicultural nation on earth,” he said.

He said a challenging 2020 had highlighted Australia’s unity, despite many going months separated from their friends and family because of border closures.

“We are making our own Australian way through this crisis, a way guided by our enduring principles and values and together, we have done so better than almost any other country in the world,” he said.

“Our unity has been critical to this achievement.

“One and free is and must be the story of every Australian and it’s the way we truly Advance Australia Fair.”

That should be put to a vote and not just changed on whim because the PM feels sense of correctness duty.

 

[hilly]

That should be put to a vote and not just changed on whim because the PM feels sense of correctness duty.

No, good move by SlowMo. Stick to Jordan Peterson blogs.

On SM-G950F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Dan]

No, good move by SlowMo. Stick to Jordan Peterson blogs.

On SM-G950F using BigFooty.com mobile app

Good move or not....people should be consulted first.

 

[The Other Dean]

If you've got a few hours to kill, and are interested in understanding why the world seems so f’ed up these days, go watch The Social Dilemma.

Saw it a few weeks back and strongly endorse this recommendation. Excellent watch.

(Will be sure to check out the other links/stuff you posted.)


Changing tack.....

Never been Steph's biggest fan, but this is just nuts.

Over 5 minutes without a miss, 105 baskets made.

Freak.

 

[Hojuman]

Spent a great day at Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Shepard's flat yesterday.

What a beautiful part of the world. Nice without the usual hordes of o/s tourists.

Mrs. H. is the best.

 

[see see]

Merry new year fellow posters. Fireworks just done now scorpions on the stereo. Hqrd to complain.

I think you're meant to put them on the BBQ mate. They grill up a treat

 

[Snake_Baker]

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Australia’s national anthem has been slightly tweaked to better reflect Indigenous history
Australians will be singing a slightly different national anthem going forward. Here’s what has changed.

Tamsin Rose
@tamsinroses
December 31, 2020 - 10:30PM
Herald Sun
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/v.../1463364af618463b82f64e6adf714b33#share-tools


Australians will soon be singing a slightly different national anthem after Scott Morrison used his power to change the song to better reflect the country’s Indigenous history.

The second line has been altered from ‘young and free’ to ‘one and free’ – a move the Prime Minister said was for “all Australians”.

“While Australia as a modern nation may be relatively young, our country’s story is ancient, as are the stories of the many First Nations peoples whose stewardship we rightly acknowledge and respect,” Mr Morrison said.

“In the spirit of unity, it is only right that we ensure our National Anthem reflects this truth and shared appreciation.
“Changing ‘young and free’ to ‘one and free’ takes nothing away, but I believe it adds much.”

The momentous change – that takes affect from Jan 1 – comes after extensive consultation with Indigenous groups, who said the ‘young’ in the line ignored their long history before European settlement.

Advance Australia Fair was composed by Peter Dodds McCormick and first performed in 1878.

It was altered in 1984 by Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke, changing “Australia’s sons” to “Australians all let us rejoice”.

The Herald Sun understands Mr Morrison spoke with Opposition leader Anthony Albanese about the change on New Year’s Eve after informing the state premiers and chief ministers.


Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt was supportive of the change and has been advocating for debate on the issue.

“We have to get this right because it is our National Anthem,” he said.

Indigenous Labor MP Linda Burney has also voiced her support for the change after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian threw her support behind the issue in 2020.
“We have in this country a remarkable story of 65,000 years,” she said.

“Everyone should be proud of that, and that’s what anthems and that’s what flags help us do.”

Mr Morrison said the change was a recognition of how far Australia has “travelled as a nation”.

“It recognises that our national story is drawn from more than 300 national ancestries and language groups and we are the most successful multicultural nation on earth,” he said.

He said a challenging 2020 had highlighted Australia’s unity, despite many going months separated from their friends and family because of border closures.

“We are making our own Australian way through this crisis, a way guided by our enduring principles and values and together, we have done so better than almost any other country in the world,” he said.

“Our unity has been critical to this achievement.

“One and free is and must be the story of every Australian and it’s the way we truly Advance Australia Fair.”

I had the humanities zombies shifting uncomfortably in their seats recently when I informed them that I equated the "Welcome to Country" crap with being forced to stand in the school quadragle as a small child and recite "God Save the Queen" at my primary school assembly, and I did not want to take part.

I think the hypocrisy of their bullshit hit home to them.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Merry new year fellow posters. Fireworks just done now scorpions on the stereo. Hqrd to complain.

I noticed them going off everywhere last night.

Can you legally buy these things now?

 

[Hojuman]

I noticed them going off everywhere last night.

Can you legally buy these things now?

Not legally. Be banned for many years. Worked with people in a paediatric burns unit who helped get them banned.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Not legally. Be banned for many years. Worked with people in a paediatric burns unit who helped get them banned.

I would have been shocked if the nanny state had allowed it.

 

[Hojuman]

I would have been shocked if the nanny state had allowed it.

Presented with facts that were irrrefutable.
Unit had 24 beds at one stage in the 70's. Had 7 when it closed and was amalgamated in '94.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Presented with facts that were irrrefutable.
Unit had 24 beds at one stage in the 70's. Had 7 when it closed and was amalgamated in '94.

I grew up in a time when a 8 year old kid could walk in to the local milk bar and walk out with a brown paper bag full of small explosives! No letterbox in my locale was safe. I get that this aspect needed amending, but adults should be allowed to get them in a manner similar to booze laws.

 

[StiffArm]

I grew up in a time when a 8 year old kid could walk in to the local milk bar and walk out with a brown paper bag full of small explosives! No letterbox in my locale was safe. I get that this aspect needed amending, but adults should be allowed to get them in a manner similar to booze laws.

Are you surviving without? What lacking. Much hardship.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Are you surviving without? What lacking. Much hardship.

If I wanted fireworks, then I could make them with my eyes shut.

 

[Snake_Baker]

 

[goalieboy82]

Bring back cannibalism. :stern look

 

[ferball]

I think you're meant to put them on the BBQ mate. They grill up a treat

My kids would object to that. They have several as pets now.

Fantastic yeah... especially watching a three year old pat one. WTF!!!

 

[goalieboy82]

Bring back cannibalism. :stern look

what more can i say but:

 

[rickety]

If I wanted fireworks, then I could make them with my eyes shut.

This one time, many lifetimes ago, a mate and I were charged with "guarding" a "live shoot". Anyway, as everybody else had buggered off, my mate and I set to booby trapping their return. We got a load of 22 bullets, emptied the gunpowder into a lovely little pile and ever so casually placed the shells hollow end first, into said gun powder pile. Anyway, all the boys regimentally strolled back a little while later, unaware that we had laid a Wylie Coyote style trail of gunpowder, acting as a very efficient fuse for our makeshift scattergun. We were absolutely howling with laughter when all these big burly blokes were diving for cover like you've never seen. Almost 30 years on the memory of it is still as vivid and as funny as any fireworks I can remember.