News about James MacPherson

Aboriginal leader reveals major change to Welcome to Country that needs to happen now

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 24, 2024
An Aboriginal leader has offered a suggestion on how to change the Welcome to Country to avoid a repeat of the disastrous ceremony at an AFL semifinal on September 14.

Taggart turns 40! When the cast reunites to celebrate the show's milestone anniversary, they seem almost unrecognizable

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2023
It's 40 years since the Scottish detective drama first appeared on television, and the cast of Taggart reunited on Tuesday to commemorate the occasion. Actors Blythe Duff, James MacPherson, Colin McCredie, and John Michie joined in Glasgow, looking barelyrecognizable all these years. The characters were joined by writer and writer Glenn Chandler and ex-Head of STV Drama, Robert Love, while Alex Norton joined by Zoom for a lively panel discussion hosted by STV host Laura Boyd.

With Sydney Opera House making compromises, Indigenous Australians offered 'Mob Tix' to ballet and opera

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2023
Indigenous Australians are given up to 80% discount for prestigious cultural activities, such as ballet (pictured left) and opera, but 'Mob Tix' has been slammed as "racist." There are no guarantees of eligibility for high-cost activities, which are also open to other First Nations individuals such as Maori and Pacific Islanders, so there are no reasons to refuse. On the right, an Aboriginal dance performance is depicted.