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Rachael Maza Rachael Maza i(A125304 works by) (a.k.a. Rachael Maza Long; Rachael Long)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Yidiny / Yidindji
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1 1967 Was a Moment When It Seemed Easier to Tell the Truth. We Need Another Such Moment Rachael Maza , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 27 May 2017; 'There have been few improvements for Indigenous people since the 1967 referendum – recognising us in the constitution won’t change that.'
1 13 Beautiful One Day Paul Dwyer , Eamon Flack , Rachael Maza , David Williams , 2012 single work drama

'Palm Island. An Aboriginal man is arrested, allegedly for insulting a police officer. Within 90 minutes, he lies dead on the watchhouse floor, his liver cleaved in two. The community protests, the police station is torched. A Senior Sergeant stands trial for manslaughter but is acquitted. Questions are raised about manipulation of evidence and a court suppression order. A protestor, jailed for inciting a riot, is out on parole on condition that he speaks to no-one.

"Beautiful One Day" is a theatrical documentary made by a group of Australians (black and white) seeking to interpret these events against the full sweep of the island's history. It seeks to grasp the ordinariness of brutality, charting the course of repression, resistance and racism but also the astonishing resilience of the people who call Palm Island home.' Source: www.belvoir.com.au/ (Sighted 12/10/2011).

1 2 of Us : Lisa Maza and Rachael Maza Long Lisa Maza , Rachael Maza , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: Good Weekend , 20 March 2010; (p. 10)
1 3 Sisters of Gelam Lisa Maza , Rachael Maza , 2009 single work drama

'Weaving together a heady mix of live music, theatre & puppetry, Sisters of Gelam is the writing debut of Rachael Maza Long and her sister Lisa Maza - "The Maza Sisters". A duo well known for their soulful brand of acoustic tunes and island harmonies, the girls are both also highly accomplished actors in Australian theatre, film & TV.

'Inspired by the two sisters' very personal experiences as the daughters of a black father and white mother, stories from the past and the present are intertwined to present a poignant exploration of the journey to reconcile cultures and celebrate heritage.'

Source: Malthouse Theatre website, http://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/
Sighted: 11/11/2009
2 9 y separately published work icon Leaving Barrumbi Leonie Robin Norrington , Malvern : Omnibus Books , 2007 Z1394711 2007 single work children's fiction children's

'Leaving Barrumbi is an inspirational tale of two boys’ friendship as they continue their journeys into adulthood. 

'The nine-hour trip to his new school is just the beginning of the worst time in Dale Murphy’s life. He has to deal with assemblies and detentions, strange food, new enemies, and more white kids than he's ever seen in his life. He feels caught between two cultures and he struggles to make the school staff understand that he belongs with the Aboriginal kids. 

'Then his best mate, Tomias Andjurika, a high achiever, good at everything, starts to be interested in girls! Dale’s left behind. He doesn’t know who he is any more. 

'An insightful, humourous and moving tale of adolescence, friendship and finding out how to belong. ' (Publication summary)
2 7 y separately published work icon The Spirit of Barrumbi Leonie Robin Norrington , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2003 Z1082025 2003 single work children's fiction children's adventure From Kinetica: While camped at Barrumbi, the place of water, 15 year-old Sean Murphy secretly leaves to climb Death Adder Ridge, which he knows is prohibited as it is a spirit place. After a fall, he seeks shelter in a cave, where he is kept captive by old men, who seek to teach Sean to respect Aboriginal spirituality.
2 12 y separately published work icon The Barrumbi Kids Leonie Robin Norrington , Norwood : Omnibus Books , 2002 Z981453 2002 single work children's fiction children's

'Dale and Tomias are best mates.

'Tomias's ancestors have lived at Long Hole since the Dreaming. Dales's grandfather was the first white man to settle here. This is their country.

'An exciting, funny first novel about children moving between Aboriginal and white cultures.' (Publication summary)
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