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Australia changes anthem to reflect indigenous past

news Australia changes anthem to reflect indigenous past © Getty Images Wiradjuri woman Olivia Fox sang the national anthem in indigenous language Dharug in December Australians will sing a different version of their national anthem from 1 January after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a change to the words on Thursday. The anthem will no longer refer to Australia as young and free in an attempt to reflect the country s long indigenous history. The announcement was a surprise but welcomed across the government. Mr Morrison said he hopes the change will create a spirit of unity . People inhabited Australia for tens of thousands of years before it was colonised by mostly white English settlers in the 18th Century.

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