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Dan Bourchier
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⚫️🟡🔴 🏳️‍🌈 | Newsreader | MC, guest speaker Rabbit & Lion | Ambassador AIEF Foundation; Pinnacle Foundation; NAATSIHWP; Meanjin | Company Director

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Loved receiving this in the mail, so grateful to be a part of this special anthology.

Thanks to the Elders for sharing their words & experiences with me, and trusting me to share them - in this book and on TV/radio.

Words to Sing the World Alive.
Edited by Jasmin McGaughey and The Poet’s Voice.
What an incredible #Garma!

It was an epic long-weekend of politics, culture, and grounding, catching up with so many friends, Elders, leaders, and those who are paving the way - while making new friends and having important conversations!
August 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
As Pope Leo XIV takes the helm of the Catholic Church, there are renewed calls for the major religious institution to foster a culture of equality.

Professor Anne Pattel-Gray joined me to discuss the role of faith and spirituality in a changing world.

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Professor Anne Pattel-Gray on the role of faith and spirituality in a changing world
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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May 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Professor Tom Calma AO calls for a rethink of Closing The Gap, with particular consideration around where health services are being accessed by First Nations people.

The respected Elder said the election outcome is an opportunity to embed policy that improves lives.

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Professor Tom Calma calls for a rethink on Closing The Gap as well as broader Indigenous policy
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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May 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Calls are mounting for humanitarian aid & supplies to be transported in to Gaza - amid fresh waves of attacks.

Former Israeli diplomat & advisor to Prime Ministers, Alon Pinkas, joined me from Tel Aviv to update on the latest, and assess some of the politics at play.

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Former Israeli diplomat & Prime Ministerial advisor Alon Pinkas responds to latest news out of Gaza
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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May 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Visiting the Vatican on a pilgrimage, Gadigal, Bidjigal, Gumbaynggirr and Wondiwondian woman Theresa Ardler had a call to meet with her friend, Pope Francis.

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Australian Theresa Ardler was the last person to have a private audience with the late Pope Francis
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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May 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Commemorated #ANZACDay in NYC, with a very thoughtful service, poignantly beginning with powerful words honouring veterans, from an Elder of the Lenape people.

I reflected on the service & sacrifice of members of my family. Grateful for them & their commitment to our shared values.

#LestWeForget
April 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Cylone Tracy devastating Darwin, I’ve been reflecting on the 66 lives lost and the families who were devastated.

Below is the special program I put together, 10 years ago, for the 40th anniversary, when I was working for Sky News.

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REMEMBERING TRACY - 40 YEARS ON
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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December 24, 2024 at 2:24 AM
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Cylone Tracy devastating Darwin, I’ve been reflecting on the 66 lives lost and the families who were devastated.

Below is the special program I put together, 10 years ago, for the 40th anniversary, when I was working for Sky News.

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REMEMBERING TRACY - 40 YEARS ON
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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December 24, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Start of a massive couple of days at UNESCO in Paris, for the Expert Meeting - Indigenous Peoples and the Media.

Great to be here with ABC colleague Kelly Williams, as well as so many colleagues from around the world.
November 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM
I’m really honoured to be travelling with my colleague and friend Kelly Williams, ABC Director of First Nations Strategy, to Paris, to attend the UNESCO summit in to Enhancing Indigenous Representation in the Media and Equal Participation in the Media Industry.
November 25, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Loved receiving this in the mail, so grateful to be a part of this special anthology.

Thanks to the Elders for sharing their words & experiences with me, and trusting me to share them - in this book and on TV/radio.

Words to Sing the World Alive.
Edited by Jasmin McGaughey and The Poet’s Voice.
November 16, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Named a 2025 Atlantic Fellow, Gulwanyang Morgan spoke to me on ABC News Mornings

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Named a 2025 Atlantic Fellow, Gulwanyang Morgan spoke to me on ABC News Mornings
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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November 16, 2024 at 2:39 AM
“Trump and his supporters have shown tremendous hostility to civic institutions — the judiciary, the media, universities, many nonprofits, some religious groups — that seek to define and enforce our obligations to one another.”

Powerful from Masha Gessen

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Opinion | This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump’s Return
Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.
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November 15, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Australia backs a UN Resolution recognising “permanent sovereignty“ of Palestinian natural resources

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Australia backs a UN Resolution recognising “permanent sovereignty“ of Palestinian natural resources
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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November 15, 2024 at 10:05 PM
NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner
Jeswynn Yogaratnam responds to
ICAC report in to the NT Police

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NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Jeswynn Yogaratnam responds to ICAC report in to the NT Police
YouTube video by Dan Bourchier
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November 15, 2024 at 9:58 PM