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1 A Footy Story That Pulls No Punches Alister McKeich , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 27 March no. 822 2024; (p. 36)
— Review of 37 Nathan Maynard , 2024 single work drama '37 is a play that pulls no punches. It's an AFL football story set in 2015 when the issue of racism in sports reared its ugly head.'
1 Songman Returns to the Stage Alister McKeich , 2024 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 27 March no. 822 2024; (p. 11) 'The legendary Pitjantjatjara songman Frank Yamma recently made a bold return to stages in Melbourne and Adelaide after and eight-year hiatus.'
1 Fred's Keeping Language Alive Alister McKeich , 2024 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 March no. 821 2024; (p. 14) 'Butchulla Songman Fred Leone has hit the ground running with a new collaborative project Yirinda.' 
1 Guuranda : An Opus to Family and Country Alister McKeich , 2024 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 28 February no. 820 2024; (p. 12)
— Review of Guuranda Jacob Boehme , 2024 single work drama 'There's video, there's dance and puppetry - and it's all sung in Narungga language. The brand-new multimedia show Guuranda is a monumental new theatre work telling Narunnga Creation stories of South Australia's Yorke Peninsula - and it's set to open at the Adelaide Festival.' (Introduction)
1 The Visitors : From the Stage to the Page Alister McKeich , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 4 October no. 811 2023; (p. 32)
— Review of The Visitors Jane Harrison , 2023 single work musical theatre
1 Show Honours Uncle Archie Alister McKeich , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 26 July no. 806 2023; (p. 14) 'Audiences in Naarm (Melbourne) were treated to two rare performances of the late Uncle Archie Roach's music during NAIDOC week.' 
1 Wurramara Gives Voice to Poetry of Her People Alister McKeich , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 22 April no. 724 2020; (p. 22)
1 Archie's Story Holds a Message of Hope Alister McKeich , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 11 March no. 721 2020; (p. 18-19) 'ARCHIE Roach's new memoir Tell Me Why is both a personal and passionate story of the musician's journey from being removed as a small child to touring co the international stage with his love. Ruby Hunter. '

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1 Uncle Jack Charles in Black and White Alister McKeich , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 26 Februay no. 720 2020; (p. 21) '"I'VE always been told 'you should write your book'," laughs Uncle Jack Charles. A well-known entity around Smith Street — as much for his acting as his exploits as a self-confessed reformed heroin addict — Uncle Jack is as popular off-stage as he is on. ' (introduction) 
 
1 Coleman Adopts Sci-fi in Lost History Re-Imagined Alister McKeich , 2019 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 18 December no. 716 2019; (p. 21)
— Review of The Old Lie Claire G. Coleman , 2019 single work novel

'Award-winning Noongar author Clare G Coleman says she was 'thoroughly surprised' by the success of her debut novel Terra Nulllius.' (Introduction)
1 Tony Birch Tackles Race and Gender in New Book Alister McKeich , 2019 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 23 October no. 712 2019; (p. 21) 'For a book written by an Aboriginal man about Aboriginal people, the title The White Girl might come as a surprise.' (Introduction)
1 Sandy Explores the Stolen Generations Alister McKeich , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 14 August no. 707 2019; (p. 22) 'For Sandy Greenwood, the making of her latest show Matriarch began in her childhood.
1 Jacob Finds Resilience to Reconcile His Identity Alister McKeich , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 14 August no. 707 2019; (p. 21) 'Jacob Boehme is a man of many identities. A choreographer, dancer and writer from the Narangga and Kaurna nations of South Australia, Jacob was also diagnosed with HIV in 1998. His most recent work, Blood on the Dance Floor explores these many identities and the stories behind them.' 
1 Uncle Murray Shares His Story for Change Alister McKeich , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 5 June no. 702 2019; (p. 21) 'This Sorry Day, Uncle Murray Harrison (80) reflects on is removal and separation from his family in 1948 as a ten year old boy.' 
1 Former Fashion Model Is a Strong Role Model Alister McKeich , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 22 May no. 701 2019; (p. 21)

'It is clear from Sasha Sarago's extensive resume that she holds the belief she can be anything she sets her mind to.'
1 The Ballet Dancer Who Leaped into Activism Alister McKeich , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 27 March no. 697 2019; (p. 21)

'Noel Tovey, now 86 years old, reflects on his life as the first male Aboriginal ballet dancer and LGBTI activist, and a child who was removed as part of past assimilation policies.'
1 1 y separately published work icon The Eyeball End Alister McKeich , Sydney : Xoum , 2015 8822357 2015 single work prose travel

'‘I lit another cigarette and murmured m’rock’m m’roll.’ So begins a decade-long descent far removed from the comfort of middle class Australia. Beginning with an acid-fuelled night in the Kimberley, the first decade of the 21st century sees Ali MC travelling the globe in an attempt to understand the forgotten corners of the world. Although he is beaten and shot at along the way, Ali MC encounters some of the most enduring stories the so-called ‘Third World’ can produce. The Eyeball End steps away from the safety net of well-worn travel guides, taking the reader on a unique and challenging journey into the human condition.' (Publication summary)
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