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Develop two (2) front pages for a newspaper:

1:) A 200 word news article that explains one conflict that occurred between First Australian communities and the colonisers from 1788 to 1928.

2:) A 200 word news article- that represents a current issue that is faced by Australia's First Nations communities as a result of colonisation. Reflect on why the issue is alarming in our current world. Include a Primary source that represents the issue.

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