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.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Oct 30, 2023 | Other Stuff, Society | 4 |
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.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Oct 16, 2023 | Other Stuff, Society | 16 |
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.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Mar 7, 2023 | Other Stuff, Society | 1 |
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.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Jan 24, 2023 | Other Stuff, Society | 3 |
On a painful anniversary for the Indigenous population, Martin Flanagan addresses the adults of tomorrow about our national identity, reconciliation and the Uluru Statement.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Dec 19, 2022 | Other Stuff, Society | 5 |
Martin Flanagan shares a personal Christmas tale about his old mate Tiger and their enduring relationship.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | May 5, 2022 | Other Stuff, Society | 7 |
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.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Dec 27, 2021 | Other Stuff, Society | 0 |
Margin Flanagan recalls his meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and pays tribute to a remarkable life.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Jun 17, 2021 | Other Stuff, Society | 10 |
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.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Apr 30, 2021 | Behind the News, Football | 2 |
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.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Apr 22, 2021 | Behind the News, Football | 6 |
Graeme “Gypsy” Lee, a Tasmanian football legend and the first player with Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage to play in the VFL, has died. On Thursday, Martin Flanagan spoke at his funeral.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Feb 23, 2021 | Other Stuff, Society | 1 |
Martin Flanagan’s mother died seven years ago. On his 66th birthday, he returned to his birthplace and had a chat with her.
Read Moreby Martin Flanagan | Jan 25, 2021 | Other Stuff, Society | 5 |
Veteran singer-songwriter Shane Howard turns 66 on Australia Day. Martin Flanagan, a friend and admirer, pays tribute.
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