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ELECTRIC: The cast of Horsham Arts Council’s latest show hope audiences have the time of their lives when they perform rock opera ‘American Idiot’ at Horsham Town Hall this weekend. The show is based on band Green Day’s popular album of the same name and follows Johnny and his buddies, Will and Tunny, as they attempt to break out of their ‘mindnumbing, aimless suburban existence’ – with their lives eventually taking three distinctive paths. The show explores the themes of youth angst, relationships, love and loss and contains adult themes. The show opens tomorrow at 7.30pm and continues on Friday and Saturday with shows at 6pm and 9pm. People can purchase tickets via horshamtownhall.com.au or at the box office. More photos, page 20. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Historic opportunity BY SEAN O’CONNELL
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Wimmera-based Indigenous organisation has thrown its support behind a ‘yes’ vote as Saturday’s referendum approaches. In a statement from its board of directors, Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative says it supports the proposed Constitutional amendment to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to Federal Parliament. The statement said Constitutional recognition through the establishment of an advisory body could address
historical wrongs and help bring about positive changes for the future. “The Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative board of directors believe that the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, which will include Constitutional recognition, has the potential to address historical injustices and bring about structural changes for a better future,” the statement said. “The Voice aims to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians by ensuring their voices are heard on matters that affect them. “It represents a crucial step in mov-
ing past a history of failed policies and programs in Indigenous affairs.” The referendum question is: “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?” People will receive a ballot paper with the proposed alteration to the Constitution and to indicate their vote, they must write ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in the space provided. The Goolum Goolum statement said the referendum offered voters a
chance to work toward a ‘better future for all’. “The referendum question is a simple but powerful gesture of unity and offers all Australians the chance to right historical wrongs and to walk together toward a better future for all,” the statement said. “We respect there will be differing views; however, we believe this is a question of equity and encourage all in our community to take the time to do your own reading and research to become fully informed about this unique and important opportunity.”
The statement said while the cooperative supported the referendum, the first since 1999, it did not speak for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the matter. Barengi Gadjin Land Council, which represents Traditional Owners in the region, was approached for comment regarding the referendum and declined. In a statement, the land council said it would not take an organisationwide stance on the referendum, saying it was an individual choice for all Australians and First Nations people. Continued page 3
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