Wed 23 May 2012 | 
PJ's Notebook
The black, white and grey of racism
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Enlarge textWhile we should never forget that racism exists in Australian society, we should also put our country's experience into its proper context.
(AFP)
topTrying time reporting from Villawood
I went through all the right channels. I called the Immigration Department, put my request ‘in writing’, then
followed up with another phone call (looking back, the ACT and NSW
having a public holiday probably didn’t help!).
Protesters on the roof of Villawood earlier in the year. (AAP)
The Royal Wedding: A multicultural view
The borough of Brent is one of London's most ethnically diverse areas.
The Royal Wedding: Waiting at Westminster
It's a sunny day in London, and Westminster Abbey is about to go into its final lockdown ahead of the royal wedding.
Peta-Jane Madam. (SBS)
The Royal Wedding: Why do Aussies care?
Everyone in Australia is a 'commoner'. Yet, here is the next generation of royals, soaking up considerable support from one of the former colonies.
Jane Machan holds up a sign while waiting for Prince William at the Cardwel Community Hall on March 19, 2011. (Getty)
The Royal Wedding: Janet's cup of tea
There are some people in the world who are more enthusiastic about this Royal Wedding than others. Janet Williams is one of them.
Janet has more than 12,000 pieces. (SBS)
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