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1 Jack Thompson Reflects on His Youth as a Stockman on Elkedra Station for Vincent Lingiari Lecture Matt Garrick , 2024 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , August 2024;

'A 14-year-old boy dreaming of a distant world that exists within his own country jumps on a train and heads deep into the Australian outback.' 

1 Northern Territory Filmmaker Phil O'Brien Shoots Big-hearted Feature in Nhulunbuy Matt Garrick , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , August 2022;

'Armed with a pawn shop camera, a cast of small town players and a heart bigger than Phar Lap, a Northern Territory director has proven you don't need grants to shoot a feature film.'(Introduction) 

1 David Gulpilil’s Body Flown to East Arnhem Land in Preparation of Funeral Matt Garrick , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , January 2022;
1 David Gulpilil's Final Journey Home to the Northern Territory Begins with Family Ceremony in South Australia Matt Garrick , 2021 single work obituary (for David Gulpilil )
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , December 2021;

'From the red carpet to the red soil of Arnhem Land, one of Australia's most-treasured actors has begun his long journey home to the Northern Territory.' (Introduction)

1 Trailblazing and Internationally Acclaimed, David Dalaithngu Walked Tall in Two Cultures Matt Garrick , 2021 single work biography
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , November 2021;
'At just 17 years old, when David Dalaithngu first touched down in Europe, he was the toast of the town — a young, handsome Aboriginal film actor from the remote Northern Territory who could hardly speak English.'
1 1 y separately published work icon Writing in the Sand Writing in the Sand : Yothu Yindi Matt Garrick , Sydney : ABC Books , 2021 23163773 2021 single work biography

'The epic story of legendary band Yothu Yindi and 'Treaty', the song that gave voice to a movement

'WITH INTRODUCTIONS BY YALMAY YUNUPINGU & WITIYANA MARIKA

'Words are easy, words are cheap / Much cheaper than our priceless land / But promises can disappear / Just like writing in the sand -- From Yothu Yindi's 1992 ARIA Song of the Year, 'Treaty'

'Sometimes a musical revolution can erupt from the most unlikely of places. Long before they were ARIA Hall of Fame inductees, Yothu Yindi were a bunch of Yolngu (Aboriginal people of East Arnhem Land) and balanda (non-Indigenous) mates rocking out in the remote Top End. Soon they were creating some of the coolest new music in the country, splicing traditional sounds with electric, and spreading a message of unity.

'Then, after singer Mandawuy Yunupiu penned the hit song 'Treaty' with Paul Kelly and Peter Garrett, and a remix dropped in 1991, Yothu Yindi shot out of Arnhem Land and into the hearts of music lovers across Australia and the world.

'Writing in the Sand, by Yothu Yindi's authorised biographer, Matt Garrick, is the epic story of one of Australia's most original bands and how 'Treaty' gave voice to Indigenous Australia's hard-fought struggle for recognition. Featuring photos from the band's archives never previously published, the book is based on extensive interviews with current and former band members, including mainstays Witiyana Marika, Stu Kellaway and Jodie Cockatoo, as well as family members such as Yalmay Yunupiu, Mandawuy's widow, and collaborators and fellow artists like Garrett, Kelly, Neil Finn, Joy McKean, Bart Willoughby and Andrew Farriss.

'Funny, poetic, heartfelt and steeped in the sights, smells and unique rhythms of East Arnhem Land, Writing in the Sand is a must-read for anyone who cares about Australian music, and Aboriginal culture and recognition, all of which were brilliantly woven together by one of the most exciting bands of our time.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 David Gulpilil Longing for Return to Arnhem Land as He Continues to Be Treated for Lung Cancer Matt Garrick , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , January 2020;

'Battling lung cancer thousands of kilometres from his birth country, David Gulpilil is longing for his remote Northern Territory homeland.' (Publication summary)

1 Gurrumul Claims Four ARIAs Including Male Artist of the Year in Bittersweet Victory for Family, Fans Matt Garrick , Adam Steer , Neda Vanovac , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , November 2018;

'A lone guitar standing under spotlight on an otherwise darkened stage cut a stark contrast between the rest of the annual ARIA Awards' night of glitz and sparkle.'  (Introduction)

1 Gurrumul’s Management Unsure If Artist Will Ever Tour Again because of Ill-health Matt Garrick , 2016 single work column
— Appears in: Nt News , 8 August 2016;
'A wheelchair-bound appearance by Gurrumul Yunupingu at the National Indigenous Music Awards has sparked serious concerns about the Elcho Island superstar’s increasingly ailing health. ...'
1 Uncle Seaman into Hall-of-Fame Uncle Seaman Dan Inducted into Hall of Fame Matt Garrick , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 19-25 August no. 1079 2013; (p. 1and 3)
1 Jimi Bani Hits the Streets in Breakthrough TV Show Matt Garrick , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 29 October - 4 November no. 1039 2012; (p. 10)
1 Jimi Bani Hits the Street in Breakthrough TV Show Matt Garrick , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 29 October - 4 November no. 1039 2012; (p. 10)
1 Mabo the Movie : Exploring the Man Behind the Myth Matt Garrick , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 15 October no. 1037 2012; (p. 13)
1 Treading the Boards to T.I. Matt Garrick , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: Torres News , 9 July no. 1022 2012; (p. 11)
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