Alexander Pearce: More than just a ‘cannibal convict’
On the 200th anniversary of the execution of Alexander Pearce, Martin Flanagan fills in some of the blanks surrounding a brutal man in brutal times.
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The Voice: A letter to the 39 per cent (pt.2)
Last week, The Australian newspaper ran a headline which read: “Jacinta Rises To Be Voice of Her People”. Martin Flanagan responds with his second letter to the 39 per cent.
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The Voice: A letter to the 39 per cent
The Voice proposal has been soundly defeated. Martin Flanagan has some observations on how, why, and where to from here for supporters of reconciliation with the Indigenous.
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Riding one more wave with Moondog
Michael Tierney was the first person in Tasmanian history to be busted for possession of a marijuana plant. After he died at the age of 77, his wife held a rock concert in his honour during which Martin Flanagan spoke the following words.
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An open letter to the schoolchildren of Australia
On a painful anniversary for the Indigenous population, Martin Flanagan addresses the adults of tomorrow about our national identity, reconciliation and the Uluru Statement.
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Martin Flanagan: A Christmas tale
Martin Flanagan shares a personal Christmas tale about his old mate Tiger and their enduring relationship.
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ScoMo – Who the bloody hell are you?
Martin Flanagan gives his take on the importance of this Federal Election and the characters – the shady, the honourable and the downright dangerous – playing leading roles in it.
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MARTIN FLANAGAN: Memory of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Margin Flanagan recalls his meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and pays tribute to a remarkable life.
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Footballers protesting for the future
Last week, Martin Flanagan and six mates he played footy with went to the Tarkine to protest against a tailings dam being built in the wilderness. Here, he tells the tale of how it unfolded.
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Gravel & Mud: A footy tale of Tasmania’s mountain men
Football on the west coast of Tasmania has always been a rugged affair, both players and conditions. Martin Flanagan writes on a new book which captures it all.
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