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1 Indigenous Icon Is Much More Than a Footballer Peter Argent , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 4 October no. 811 2023; (p. 26-27)
'According to Bulldogs chief executive Kris Grant, 'the most distinguishing legacy of Sonny Morey - the person and footballer - was that team mates and opponents alike, everybody loved him.'
1 Copley Shares His Story Peter Argent , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 19 April no. 799 2023; (p. 34)
'Born into poverty at the Port Pearce government mission in 1936, Vince Copley is one of the survivors of an unjust Australia for Aboriginal people.' 
1 Jessica's Star Added to Walk of Fame Peter Argent , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 22 March no. 797 2022; (p. 11)
'ADDING her name to a rich list of quality First Nation artists in the Adelaide Festival Centre's star-studded Walk of Fame, Jessica Mauboy was announced amongst three artists in early March with this special honour. (Introduction) 
 
1 Vale Vince Copley Peter Argent , 2022 single work obituary (for Vincent Copley )
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 9 February no. 769 2022; (p. 23)
'Aboriginal leader, outstanding sportsman and icon to people of all races and religions, Vincent Gilbert 'Vince' Copley leaves a legacy of communication and commitment.'
1 Sonny Morey - A True Icon Peter Argent , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 January no. 742 2021; (p. 49)
'FOOTBALL great Sonny Morey's eventful life in SONNY— Sonny Morey's Inspirational Stolen Generations Story, released a few months ago, is a well-crafted story on the great man by Robert Laidlaw and Morey's former Central District Football Club teammate Robin Mulholland. '
 
1 What a Good Sport : Vince Copley Reflects on a Career at the Top of His Field Peter Argent , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 23 September no. 735 2020; (p. 21)
'BORN in Wallaroo on the west coast of the Yorke Peninsula in South Adelaide, before moving down with his mother to Point Pearce, Vince Copley spent much of his youth at St Francis House alongside fellow Indigenous icons including Charles Perkins, John Moriarty, Gordon Briscoe, Sonny Morey and the man who designed the Aboriginal flag. Harold Thomas. ' (Introduction)
 
1 Three Cheers on the Return of 'Skewey' Peter Argent , 2020 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 6 May no. 725 2020; (p. 14)
'When war broke out in Europe in 1914 many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander poeple who tried to enlist were rejected on the grounds of race'
1 Djuki Mala Go Fringe Peter Argent , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 27 March no. 697 2019; (p. 8)

'Dynamic and energetic Aboriginal dance troupe Djuki Mala again thrilled sellout crowds at the Adelaide Fringe Festival across the month of performances from February 20 to March 17 at the Garden of Unearthly Delights in the heart of the city.' 

1 Hero Film a Winner for Bordertown Students Peter Argent , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 30 January no. 418 2008; (p. 28)

— Review of Feather Flowers Emma Hunt , Meg Wearne , Lacey Meecham , 2007 single work film/TV
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