Eddie Koiki Mabo, birth name Edward Koiki Sambo, (born June 29, 1936, Las, Mer (Murray Island), Queensland, Australia died January 21, 1992, Brisbane), Meriam activist who fought for and established land rights for Torres Strait Islander peoples in the 1980s and ’90s. He brought before the High Court of Australia what became known as the Mabo case, which challenged existing law that prevented Torres Strait Islander peoples and Aboriginal peoples from legally owning land where they lived prior to the colonization of Australia. Edward Koiki Sambo was born to Annie Poipe Mabo and Robert Zezou Sambo in the village of Las
In Nuenonne traditions of Bruny Island, Tasmania, the Sun is a man named Punywin and the Moon is his wife, Venna. In the beginning they travelled from horizon
Industry sources say the tender will lead to at least two, and as many as four, military communication satellites being built for the Australian military, as well as ground stations. A decision on the winner is expected this year.