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In 1966, more than 200 courageous Aboriginal people walked off the Wave Hill Cattle Station in the Northern Territory. Led by Vincent Lingiari, these stockmen and their families were walking together to fight for equal pay and land rights. This non-fiction audiobook brings a landmark historical event to a new generation. Many people have seen the iconic photograph of Gough Whitlam pouring a handful of red soil into the hands of Vincent Lingiari – a symbol of the legal transfer of Gurindji land back to the Gurindji people – and recognise this as a key moment in the ongoing land rights movement.

Tina wants to make friends with the new girl next door but she gets off to a bad start. Then, when things start to disappear, Tina gets the blame. But who is the real thief? The parallel stories in alternating language chapters will help you to find out - in English and French!

The Brite Star Health & Safety books follow the class as they learn about health and safety. In Smart Shopping, the class gets an assignment that takes them to the supermarket where they learn about eating right and shopping smart.

In A Trip to the Courthouse, Officer Dan takes the class on a trip through the courthouse and jail. Guess who ends up on the inside looking out?

It’s Career Day at the Brite Star School, and the class gets a visit from Brett’s parents. In What’s the Law?, Brett’s father, who is a lawyer, and Brett’s mother, who is a judge, help the class understand the basics of the court system.

In The Big Deposit, each student has been assigned to present a simple business plan to the class and the bankers. The student with the best business plan wins a cash prize and a bank account at the bank. A surprise ending leaves the whole class happy.