Very pleased to have been appointed to the Advisory Board of TheHawkeCentre of UniSA

Delighted to announce the Advisory Board for TheHawkeCentre UniSA. Deepest thanks to members Blanche D'Alpuget, Jill Saunders, Kim Beazley, Mike Rann, Marcia Langton, Hugh White, Mary Patetsos, Peter Greste, & Craig Batty, as we support great work by Jacinta Thompson.

Good news: The first #whales have already been spotted on the NSW coast! To celebrate, I’ll be at TheHawkeCentre talking about whales & the near release of #HumpbackHighway (out 1 April).

630pm #Sydney time, 6pm #Adelaide time.

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#whaleon NewSouth Publishing

Join me for an exciting LIVE/online event at TheHawkeCentre in #Adelaide to celebrate my new book Humpback Highway: Diving Into The Mysterious World of Whales.
This is my first LIVE celebration of my book. Details here and it’s free:
hawkecentre.unisa.edu.au

#humpbackhighway

Join us on Thursday, 7 March 2024, from 6pm to 7.15pm for an incredible journey into the world of whales with Dr Vanessa Pirotta - Dr. Vanessa Pirotta .

Register for in-person or the livestream:

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Standing ovation for Professor Dr Marcia Langton for her powerful and moving lecture at TheHawkeCentre #annualhawkelecture tonight. A talk of truth telling, as noted in closing statements by VC Prof David Lloyd

Vice Chancellor David Lloyd also acknowledges the rise of misinformation, highlighting truth and trust are vital to protect democracy #annualhawkelecture

Prof Dr Marcia Langton says water in remote communities is rarely tested & has been shown to be often excessively high in uranium, arsenic and other dangers - a problem ignored as it would cost more than $2billion to fix. TheHawkeCentre #IndigenousPeoples #AboriginalAustralians

Marcia Langton- discusses the rise of right wing extremism and misinformation, resulting in a growing racial divide #annualhawkelecture

Aboriginal youths in custody must have access to supports including psychological services to ensure they come out alive, says Professor Dr Marcia Langton at TheHawkeCentre Hawke Lecture

Professor Dr Marcia Langton AO thanks Anthony Albanese and those who voted yes at the Voice referendum, though hurt at the outcome runs deep. TheHawkeCentre annual Hawke Lecture

Professor Dr Marcia Langton AO says she is encouraged by the Federal Government's commitment to advancing outcomes for Aboriginal Peoples, who overwhelmingly voted yes, TheHawkeCentre lecture, and hopeful for the establishment of regional voice structures.

Professor Dr Marcia Langton AO says the dire health and poverty situation of Aboriginal Peoples, together with youth justice, are high on the human rights agenda in closing the gap. Moving more young people into education and jobs is critical. TheHawkeCentre

Marcia Langton- we need to continue education outcomes- this key for lifting other socioeconomic variables #annualhawkelecture

Marcia Langton - it’s clear that First Nations people want treaties, human rights and truth telling #annualhawkelecture #thehawkecentre

Marcia Langton describes how after 40 years of concerted reconciliation efforts the referendum revealed 60% still voted No - with education a key indicator of how people voted #annualhawkelecture

We're delighted to have Professor Dr Marcia Langton AO presenting our annual Hawke Lecture this evening! Adelaide Convention Centre TheHawkeCentre

Marcia Langton paying tribute to the late Bob Hawke AC #annualhawkelecture - but also recognising some of his unfinished business, including a treaty with First Nations people.

Tonight TheHawkeCentre we present the #annualhawkelecture with Marcia Langton AO a significant event on our calendar

Reviewing audience questions- #leighsales highlights how diverse and unusual life experience with some hustle gives you a great grounding for a journalism career #storytellers