Jack ah kit biography channel
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“This couple they got married so well they did agree
This couple they got married so why not you and me?”
(from “Jack-A-Roe,” a traditional folk song)
First of all, apologies to faithful readers of Song of the Day for Today… inom haven’t abandoned the blog; I’ve just had a jam-packed few days. inom have missed posting, interacting with readers, and reading the blogs I follow. I’m behind on all that and feeling it. With fellow bloggers, other friends, and my dear Sweety—who take the time to add comments to my posts—plus discovering new music, it’s an important part of my day.
Last night, inom was partway through writing a brev for Classical Sunday, but ran out of steam… I’ll finish and brev it this coming weekend. So, on to today’s selection…
This Is the Kit fryst vatten a grupp I hear infrequently, though whenever inom do, I’m in awe of the sounds they create. The band name is also the annat namn of its leader, English singer and m
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The life and times of Aboriginal rights champion and political trailblazer John Ah Kit, dead at 69
The Northern Territory's first Aboriginal cabinet minister, John Ah Kit, has died aged 69.
Key points:
- John Ah Kit entered NT Parliament in 1995 and later became a minister
- His family described him as a "leader and advocate" for Aboriginal people
- His daughter Ngaree Ah Kit said her family was "devastated" by his death
In a statement, Mr Ah Kit's family said he died at Royal Darwin Hospital on Sunday night.
The statement said Mr Ah Kit — known to many as Jak — would be remembered as "a leader and advocate for Aboriginal people, their countries, and their rights".
"His achievements were many, and we will hear stories of these in coming days and weeks.
"But what we should remember, above all, is his great sense of humour, his love of country and his love of friends and family."
The ABC is using Mr Ah Kit's full name
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Malarndirri McCarthy
Indigenous Australian politician and journalist
Malarndirri Barbara Anne McCarthy (born 1970) is an Indigenous Australian politician and former journalist who has been a Senator for the Northern Territory since 2016. She is the Minister for Indigenous Australians in the Albanese Government since 29 July 2024. She previously served in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
After working for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a reporter and newsreader for 16 years, in 2005, McCarthy was elected to the NT Legislative Assembly for the division of Arnhem. She was re-elected unopposed in 2008, and was subsequently appointed to the ministry by Paul Henderson. She held a number of portfolios over the following four years, but lost her seat in Labor's landslide defeat at the 2012 election. McCarthy subsequently returned to the media as a presenter for NITV and SBS News. She re-entered politics as Labor's lead Senate candidate in the Northern Territo