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- Anthony Albanese says more work needs to be done to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians
- The Northern Territory Police Commissioner to apologise for racism in policing
- Swimmer Kaylee McKeown is the first Australian to win four individual Olympic gold meals
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says much work remains to be done to improve the lives of First Nations Australians, even more so after the Voice referendum result.
Organisers and attendees at Australia's largest Indigenous gathering, the Garma Festival in the Northern Territory's remote northeast Arnhem Land, say despite the majority No vote in the Voice referendum, there was a significant Yes vote, including among Indigenous communities.
Speaking at the Garma Festival, Mr Albanese says he remains committed to improving the lives of First Nations Australians through the Closing the Gap outcomes, and a Makarrata Commission on treaty-making and truthtelling.
"We remain committed to Makarrata - that powerful Yolngu word, gifted to the nation. It simply means this: coming together after a struggle. We will continue to engage in good faith with leaders and communities to decide what the steps should be at a national level...To invest in Closing the Gap - in jobs, in housing, health and education."
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The Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy will apologise for racism in policing in a speech to be delivered at the Garma Festival.
He is expected to apologisr for injustices the force has inflicted in Indigenous people over the past 150 years.
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Cooling towers on industrial buildings in Melbourne's west are being tested for the presence of legionella bacteria as health authorities try to pinpoint the source an outbreak of legionnaires' disease that's killed on person and infected more than 70 others.
A woman in her 90s has died and Melbourne has had at least 71 cases so far with most people requiring hospital treatment.
Chief Health Officer Dr Clare Looker says they suspect one cooling tower in Melbourne's west across Laverton North and Derrimut is the source and they are in the process of inspecting, testing and disinfecting them.
"Our investigation has narrowed it focus to these sites and that's where we're focusing our current resources. The information we have to date suggests that the source of the outbreak is most likely linked to one cooling tower in this area. Cooling towers are the focus of our investigation as they are most commonly the soruce of legionella outbreaks. Our priority at the moment has been inspecting and disinfecting all cooling towers in these suburbs of which there are more than 100."
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UN aid agencies are warning about the possibility of an outbreak of the highly infectious polio virus in Gaza.
Traces of polio - which is spread through faecal matter - were found in sewage samples collected from two sites in Gaza a month ago, indicating it may be circulating.
The WHO and the UN children's agency believe a mass vaccination campaign may be needed in Gaza.
Farhan Haq is Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General.
He says there's a high risk of the further spread of infectious diseases across the Gaza Strip because of chronic water scarcity.
"Health partners are preparing for a worst case scenario of a polio outbreak. The World Health Organization said earlier this week that efforts are ongoing to acquire vaccines. However, as with food and medical supplies, it is not enough just to get the vaccines across the border. WHO called for a cease-fire and, at the very least, clear roads and safe access to allow partners to reach everyone in Gaza with the necessary vaccinations."
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US Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready for the fight against Republican Donald Trump after securing enough votes from Democratic delegates to become her party’s presidential nominee.
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison confirmed the result.
"So as chair of this great party, as chair of this party that is built on hope, I am so proud to confirm that Vice President Harris has earned more than a majority of votes from all convention delegates, and will be the nominee of the Democratic Party following the close of voting on Monday."
Kamala Harris says she's "honoured to be the presumptive Democratic nominee".
Ms Harris is poised to be the first woman of colour at the top of a major party’s ticket.
The Democratic Party’s convention in Chicago begins on August 19.
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Swimmer Kaylee McKeown is the first Australian to win four individual Olympic gold meals after her victory in the women's 200 metre backstroke in Paris.
The 23-year-old now has five golds from her Olympic career.
Cam McEvoy collected gold in the 50 metres freestyle.
Three years after crashing out of the Tokyo Games, Saya Sakakibara has won gold for Australia in the BMX.
And Greece has defeated the Boomers 77 to 71 in their latest group game.
The Boomers have advanced to the quarter finals after Canada defeated Spain 88-85.
And the Australian women's water polo team has defeated Canada 10-7 to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
