Elders from the Gweagal-Bidjigal community on the southern side of Sydney near Botany Bay have called for people to join a convergence protesting the Coalition government’s “celebrations” to mark 250 ...

, is a masterful depiction of both sides of Cook’s story. One can see the accepted and widespread colonial narrative. But, by following a process built in the artwork, one starts uncovering ...

When Cook landed on the shores at Kamay (Botany Bay) in 1770 his arrival was resisted by Gweagal men, the indigenous Australian people of the area. READ MORE: The battle to stop Captain Cook being ...

Forty spears were recorded as being taken by Captain Cook from the villages of the Gweagal people. It’s not clear what happened to the rest. Noeleen Timbery hopes more will be discovered.