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For six years, Ebony has led our Clothing The Gaps retail space with strength, heart and unwavering commitment to community.
From creating a culturally safe shopfront in Brunswick to mentoring young Mob into their first jobs, Ebony’s leadership goes far beyond retail. It’s about holding space. It’s about hard conversations. It’s about pride, purpose and wearing your values.
In this blog, Ebony reflects on her journey at CTG — the growth, the challenges, the campaigns, and the community that continues to shape her leadership.
Read her story.
Fitzroy Stars players have spoken out after a racist incident at a recent netball match was found not guilty at tribunal.
On ABC 774, player Bec Pridham described monkey noises and chest-beating gestures directed at Aboriginal players. She called the tribunal process “humiliating” and “dehumanising,” noting it was heard by an all white male panel.
President Aunty Esme Bamblett said this is part of an ongoing issue and called for a fair, culturally inclusive process.
New national polling shows that a majority of Australians want a long weekend, just not on January 26.
According to independent national research conducted by YouGov, 54% of Australian voters prefer an Australian Long Weekend - a guaranteed public holiday on the second-last Monday in January, which never falls on January 26.
This option keeps a summer long weekend, while creating distance from a date that causes harm and division.
When the calendar is examined over time, one option consistently stands up to scrutiny.
The second-last Monday in January avoids January 26 altogether, guarantees a long weekend every year, and sits naturally within the summer holiday period. Compared with other January options, it creates the least disruption while offering the greatest clarity and consistency. This isn’t about removing getting rid of the national holiday - it’s about choosing a date that works better for more people, year after year.
