Up to 2024, I’ve been on the ground in five countries and written pieces ranging from Aussie linguistics to TV statistics, music monopolisation to EU immigration.
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What makes Aboriginal English unique?
First Nations people have lived on Australian land for upwards of 60,000 years, yet, for the last 200 or so, many have had to speak the language of their invaders. Since colonisation, Aboriginal English has evolved into a means of expressing identity.
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CEOs, cigarettes and superstars: unpacking the hidden world of footy cards
From the outside, the footy card industry might appear cultish. Thousands of mostly middle-aged men, initially indoctrinated by Aussie rules and now head-over-heels for little rectangles with photos of the game’s players. Really forking out for them too.
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Key takeaways: Heidelberg United vs Brisbane Roar – Australia Cup
It was meant to be a night of magic in Melbourne’s north-east. Yet with the opening whistle still echoing around Heidelberg streets, most of the few thousand in attendance were forced to face reality.
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Harper Pestinger 