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A new documentary explores the extraordinarily forgotten history of a team of indigenous circus performers that took the world by storm. The documentary “My Colleano Heart” sees Yaegl filmmaker Pauline Clague trace connections from her family tree to unearth a remarkable story of indigenous achievement that would see a family of performers travelling across the …
Indigenous organisations in the Northern Territory say the Territory government is moving to undermine the rights of Indigenous tenants. Last week, the NT government introduced legislation to Parliament to amend the Territory’s Housing Act. It will allow the government to raise rents without talking to tenants. The Remote Rent Framework, introduced by the former Labor …
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Top Stories This Week: The Parliament continues its debate on post-Bondi gun reforms, as the government faces mounting political backlash over the proposed changes. Eraring Power Station in the Hunter Valley will remain operational until 2029, extending the life of Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant amid energy security concerns. And later today, we hear from …
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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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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
Australia still failing key Closing The Gap Targets for First Nations children Read More »