These workers were 'paid in rations' 60 years ago, so they walked off the job

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1. Thu, 20 August 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)23:35first to reportedited after publishing
     These workers were 'paid in rations' 60 years ago, so they walked off the job

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2. Sat, 22 August 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)23:14
     Hundreds march to mark 60th anniversary of the historic Wave Hill Walk-Off

     On the 60th anniversary of the Wave Hill Walk-Off, more than 1,000 people have marched from Kalkarindji to the banks of the Victoria River to retrace the steps taken by hundreds of stockmen, workers and their families in a pivotal moment for Aboriginal land rights.