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WA parents of Saudi detainee meet DFAT

WA parents of Saudi detainee meet DFAT

25 May 2013, 10:17 AM

Shayden Thorne's parents have met DFAT officials to discuss the consular process and aid for their son who is imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. Read more

'No lessons learned' on Aboriginal deaths

'No lessons learned' on Aboriginal deaths

24 May 2013, 19:16 PM

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency says authorities have failed to learn lessons about indigenous deaths in custody. Read more

National strategy targeting Indigenous suicide announced

National strategy targeting Indigenous suicide announced

23 May 2013, 15:59 PM

Australia | A new national strategy specifically addressing Indigenous suicide was launched today on both sides of Australia.
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Indigenous kids need Indigenous carers: Expert

Indigenous kids need Indigenous carers: Expert

22 May 2013, 19:29 PM

Australia | A Canadian expert specialising in youth violence says the government must increase the number of Indigenous families that care for Indigenous foster children.  
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WA crisis meeting on Aboriginal suicide

WA crisis meeting on Aboriginal suicide

21 May 2013, 18:33 PM

Australia | Indigenous leaders in Western Australia have held a crisis meeting with senior bureaucrats to discuss high suicide rates among the Nyoongah community.
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Cotton pesticide 'impacting on people's health'

Cotton pesticide 'impacting on people's health'

17 May 2013, 17:46 PM

Australia | Communities in the cotton-growing region of north western New South Wales are calling for a review of pesticides used by the industry and their potential impacts on health. Read more

Budget outcomes for Indigenous Aussies

Budget outcomes for Indigenous Aussies

14 May 2013, 21:04 PM

Australia | NITV correspondent Jeremy Geia takes a look at how the federal budget announcements will affect those in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Alarm over NT plan on neglected Indigenous kids

Alarm over NT plan on neglected Indigenous kids

14 May 2013, 18:13 PM

Northern Territory | The Northern Territory government has sparked fears of creating another Stolen Generation after it outlined a plan to send neglected Indigenous children into adoptive homes. Read more

Native Title claimants seek to ban mining

Native Title claimants seek to ban mining

13 May 2013, 19:20 PM

Australia | The Gomeroi people in northern NSW are seeking legal advice over ways to put a freeze on all mining and development on their ancestral lands. Read more

Garrett pledges $22m for Indigenous education

Garrett pledges $22m for Indigenous education

13 May 2013, 17:07 PM

Australia | Minister for School Education Peter Garret has announced the federal government has allocated $22 million over the next four years to the National Indigenous Education Fund and the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
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Exhibition sheds light on Indigenous communities

Exhibition sheds light on Indigenous communities

13 May 2013, 16:54 PM

Australia | Indigenous photographer Barbara McGrady has opened her latest exhibition, featuring images captured from Indigenous community events over the past three years.
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Murrawarri people take sovereignty campaign to UN

Murrawarri people take sovereignty campaign to UN

12 May 2013, 16:31 PM

Australia | Activists in northern New South Wales, who've declared an Aboriginal republic, say they will take their campaign to the United Nations. Read more

ABC caller ashamed over racist gaffe

09 May 2013, 16:47 PM

ABC rugby league commentator David Morrow has apologised for unwitting on-air remarks that led to his suspension for racism. Read more

'Mystery Road' to open Sydney Film Festival

'Mystery Road' to open Sydney Film Festival

08 May 2013, 17:39 PM

Australia | "Mystery Road" - written, directed, shot and scored by multi-awarded Aboriginal Director Ivan Sen - will open the Sydney Film Festival, organisers have announced. Read more

WA anti-uranium protesters begin 250km walk

WA anti-uranium protesters begin 250km walk

08 May 2013, 17:33 PM

Australia | Indigenous and international protesters have begun a 250 km-long walk to campaign against uranium mining in Western Australia.
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Father of Aussie detained in Saudi Arabia calls for help

Father of Aussie detained in Saudi Arabia calls for help

07 May 2013, 19:29 PM

Australia | The Noongar father of a man charged with terrorism offences has called on Aboriginal organisations around the country to help him get to Saudi Arabia to see his sons. Read more

An Indigenous PM: This can happen

An Indigenous PM: This can happen

07 May 2013, 15:46 PM

Australia | The head of an Indigenous education program reckons an Indigenous Prime Minister is in our future, even if two out of three Australians don't believe they'll be alive to witness it.
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How do kids cope with parents in prison?

How do kids cope with parents in prison?

07 May 2013, 14:15 PM

Australia | A program set up to reach out to prisoners and their families is making an impact on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Read more

Australia's first Indigenous ambassador

Australia's first Indigenous ambassador

06 May 2013, 19:39 PM

Australia | Australia's first indigenous ambassador, Damien Miller, flies out to his new post in Denmark tomorrow. Read more

Australia 'cannot probe torture claims in Saudi Arabia'

Australia 'cannot probe torture claims in Saudi Arabia'

06 May 2013, 18:42 PM

Australia | The federal government says it cannot investigate claims of prison torture against an Indigenous man until he makes a personal report. Read more