Author Archives: Ingrid Piller

Yiman Memorial Wallumbilla Yiman does not have a word for ‘massacre’

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Ingrid Piller

Memorial to Yiman leader Bilba at Wallumbilla (Source: Goodbye Bussamarai) On October 27, 1857, a group of Aboriginal Australians, members of a group known as Yiman carried out a massacre: they attacked Hornet Bank Station, a newly-established large sheep run … Continue reading →

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Globalisation and nationalism Globalisation and nationalism

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Ingrid Piller

Many things have changed in Australia since I first came here in the mid-1990s. One of these is a noticeable increase in displays of national ardour: for instance, there is the ever-expanding flag-waving and display of the national colours on … Continue reading →

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Australian flag flying on Sydney Harbour Bridge Language testing for citizenship

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Ingrid Piller

Inside Story has a must-read article about language testing for citizenship in Australia today Citizenship for beginners The Howard government made it harder for some nationalities to become citizens, and Labor has made it worse, writes Kerry Ryan 16 April … Continue reading →

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Erosion caused by rabbits in a gully in South Australia Southern Alienation

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Ingrid Piller

I’ve spent this morning decorating Easter eggs and making origami Easter bunnies with my child. Tomorrow I’m going to host an Easter egg hunt and in the past three weeks, I’ve attended a chaharsanbe-suri fire, a Norouz party and a 13bedar picnic. In short, I’m having a great time celebrating spring! … Continue reading →

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English-or-Persian انگلیسی یا فارسی؟

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Ingrid Piller

Persian translation of English or Persian? مترجم: بهنام کیماسی معنای ماشین نوشته یِ انگلیسیِ رویِ این اتومبیل چیست؟ این یکی از سوال هایی بود که من در دومین کارگاه آموزشی زبان در حرکت که با تدریس خودم در دانشگاه اصفهان … Continue reading →

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