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Melbourne reconsiders its Burke and Wills statue

Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.

Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service

Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.

New Camus Film Adaptation Divides Critics

François Ozon's bold adaptation of Camus' The Stranger sparks fresh debate about colonialism as it prepares for UK release. Discover the controversial new interpretation.

Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths

Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.

Spain apologises to Mexico for colonial era injustices

In a landmark diplomatic move, Spain's government has formally expressed profound regret for the 'terrible injustices' committed during the conquest of Mexico, acknowledging centuries of suffering inflicted upon indigenous communities.

Manchester 1945: The Congress That Freed Africa

Eighty years after the landmark Pan-African Congress in Manchester, discover how this British city became the unlikely cradle of African independence movements that would reshape the continent's destiny.

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