Neil Oliver in Coast Australia.
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In the UK, history is a largely uncontested, mostly coherent line stretching from the present back to the end of the Ice Age, with plenty of physical and written evidence littered along the way. In Australia, we have 60,000 years of indigenous history that left very light footprints, with a thin layer of the European story resting on the top.
But Neil Oliver, the renowned Scottish historian who hosts both the UK and Australian versions of
Coast, says when it comes to making the program it doesn’t actually make that much difference.
“Almost without exception, stories stand or fall because there’s somebody who can tell the story,” Oliver says. “
Neil Oliver in Coast Australia.
Credit:
In the UK, history is a largely uncontested, mostly coherent line stretching from the present back to the end of the Ice Age, with plenty of physical and written evidence littered along the way. In Australia, we have 60,000 years of indigenous history that left very light footprints, with a thin layer of the European story resting on the top.
But Neil Oliver, the renowned Scottish historian who hosts both the UK and Australian versions of
Coast, says when it comes to making the program it doesn’t actually make that much difference.
“Almost without exception, stories stand or fall because there’s somebody who can tell the story,” Oliver says. “
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NRAR welcomes first Indigenous board member
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) board welcomes Phil Duncan, a Gomeroi man with more than 38 years’ experience working with Indigenous people, communities and government.
NRAR Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO) Grant Barnes said Mr Duncan would complement the experience of the existing board and ensure efficient decision-making processes.
“We are humbled to welcome Mr Duncan. With the board’s existing experience in law, natural resources management, compliance and regulation, Mr Duncan’s experience in water management and his deep connection to Australia’s Indigenous community will bring a crucial new perspective,” Mr Barnes said.