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A Pilbara community is taking one of Australia’s biggest mining corporations to the Federal Court in a case which could strengthen Native Title claims across the country. The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation is seeking $1.8 billion dollars in compensation from the West Australian Government over damage caused by an iron ore mine on country. However, the …
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Today is the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by the UNESCO to preserve linguistic diversity and to promote mother tongues. This year’s theme is making languages count for sustainable development to preserve as much languages as possible. Produced By: Ash Taylor, and Sayed Ahmed Featured In Story: Larissa Ahoy – Cultural Engagement …
The Northern Territory’s proposed change to the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle will make it easier to remove Aboriginal children from their culture and communities. Advocates and community leaders are pledging the Territory’s government to scrap the changes, as it will be easier for courts to place Indigenous children in non-Indigenous placements. Around 90 per cent …
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This month, Dr Daniel Hunt won the Indigenous Doctor of the Year 2024 at the National Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisation conference in Canberra. Dr Hunt is a Jaru and Indijbardni (Indi-bardni) man and is the acting CEO of Derbal Yerrigan Health Service. His main focus is STIs, blood borne viruses and clinical governance. Proud …
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A Larrakia man has quit from a public service role in the Northern Territory following the government’s decision to lock up kids as young as 10. It was one of Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s election promises earlier this year. Because of this action, Dr Richard Fejo has resigned as chair of the Darwin Waterfront tourist …
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A groundbreaking study from Doherty Institute has identified a new gene variant that affects immune defences in First Nations people. Conducted by an international research team, the eight-year project focused on natural killer cells and their role in immune response. This discovery underscores the importance of including diverse populations in genetic research. Image: Umberto …
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“A catastrophe in housing provision for First Nations people” is how the leader of Victoria’s Peak Body to end homelessness, has described the situation in that/our state. The Council to Homelessness Persons is calling on the Victorian Government to make a commitment to build 60,000 public houses for Victoria’s homeless. Council CEO, Deborah Di Natale, …
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately arrested for public intoxication, highlighted by the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties. The increasing number of alcohol-free zones in Sydney has also been criticised as a ‘creeping imposition’ on the public’s access to shared spaces. Speaking to NRN’s Frank Bonaccorso, Secretary Timothy Roberts explains how …
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