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References
- ↑ ABC Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Deadly Awards 2001 - Back to Country - Back to our Roots
- ↑ Artlink Magazine Vol 20 no 1 Remote Area Computer Art: Multi-Media Talent Emerges in Yuendumu
- ↑ Gallerie Australis Archived October 23, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Gordon Robertson Jangala
- ↑ Creative Spirits Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine Blackstorm discography
