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Closing the Gap from Cape York – Celebrating 20 years

This year Cape York Partnership celebrates its 20th anniversary of its Leaders Program, which has been a major success in closing the gap for disadvantaged, remote Indigenous students. Though the program provides employment opportunities and scholarships for indigenous kids, Cape York Partnership is urging to policymakers to scale up support. Currently the program only offers …

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First Nations business flying over Australia

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A First Nations business is soaring to new heights and will literally fly all across Australia with their product. Cooee Native Superfoods has partnered with national airline Qantas to feature its signature Nan’s Davidson Plum Cookie on domestic flights. The snacks are made of native ingredients and are catered for gluten-free passengers. Full story on …

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Oodnadatta prepares for Community Café

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This time last year, The Wire ran a story about a new venture in Oodnadatta – an isolated town and bush community in far north South Australia – where the locals were setting up their own community store. One year on and they’re celebrating the store’s success…and making bigger plans for the town’s future. Image: …

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Ngaarda Media launches TV channel this week

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This week, Ngaarda Media launched its TV digital channel, achieving a milestone for the regional media organisation in the Pilbara. Ngaarda TV is now available through their app on iPhone or Android and also on new digital TVs, celebrating culture, opening conversations, and representing First Nations communities through a West Australian community lens. Image: Image …

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Australia still failing key Closing The Gap Targets for First Nations children

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Australia is still struggling to close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in key health and welfare targets. We’ve seen improvement in land and water protections, preschool enrolment and employment rates. However, suicide and incarceration rates for First Nations people remain significantly higher than the rest of the country and too many children are …

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Indigenous engineer transforms waste into concrete

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National Science Week continues, with over 2,000 events happening across Australia. I spoke to Associate Professor Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, a proud Taungurung man about using sustainable engineering to make a real impact. Shannon has helped turn everyday waste like used coffee grounds into stronger, eco-friendly concrete. His work is not only changing how we build, but …

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35% pay gap for First Nations women according to new data

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First Nations women are facing the largest gender pay gap in Australia, earning on average 35% less than male Australian workers, according to new research by Jobs and Skills Australia. Professor Nareen Young from UTS says this gap is rooted in historical injustice and continues to limit access to housing, education, and economic independence. Image: …

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