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Tax time can be testing for anyone, but the ATO needs to take a different path for First Nations communities. It’s the message from the Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen, and she’s conducting a systemic review of the tax offices’ engagement with First Nations taxpayers. Image: Image: Screen Capture via ATO Produced By: Mark Hides Featured …
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In August this year, the Developing Northern Australia Conference will be hosted in Alice Springs. The conference brings together leaders from across government, industry, research and community to explore opportunities and work together to drive progress for everyone’s benefit. The conversation will continue on efforts to strengthen the economy and community in Northern Australia across …
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This year’s Indigenous led Walk for Truth is underway after kicking off from the steps of Victoria’s Parliament this weekend. The Walk for Truth will span over five weeks across Victoria and New South Wales, and will end at Parliament House in Canberra. The walk calls for the Australian prime minister to commit to a …
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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 …