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The latest Indigenous sports stories from ABC News.
Tuesday October 7, 2008
Indigenous health study reveals sport's significance
A Townsville researcher says he has proven the importance of sport to Indigenous men's health.
Indigenous health study reveals sport's significance
A Townsville researcher says he has proven the importance of sport to Indigenous men's health.
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Didgeri-don't: Aboriginal anger over didgeridoo lessons for girls
An Aboriginal academic has accused publisher Harper Collins of gross cultural insensitivity over a new book which includes didgeridoo lessons for girls.
Didgeri-don't: Aboriginal anger over didgeridoo lessons for girls
An Aboriginal academic has accused publisher Harper Collins of gross cultural insensitivity over a new book which includes didgeridoo lessons for girls.
Monday July 21, 2008
Tennis great encourages Indigenous kids to play sport
Tennis great Evonne Goolagong-Cawley says she hopes to encourage more young Indigenous people to take up sport so they can lead healthy and fulfilled lives.
Tennis great encourages Indigenous kids to play sport
Tennis great Evonne Goolagong-Cawley says she hopes to encourage more young Indigenous people to take up sport so they can lead healthy and fulfilled lives.
Tuesday July 15, 2008
Olympian backs Indigenous athletics push
Australian Olympic runner John Steffensen has thrown his support behind a program to get more Aboriginal children into athletics.
Olympian backs Indigenous athletics push
Australian Olympic runner John Steffensen has thrown his support behind a program to get more Aboriginal children into athletics.
Monday July 7, 2008
Coffs Harbour NAIDOC Week awards presented
Members of Coffs Harbour's Indigenous community will be honoured today during the presentation of the local council's NAIDOC Week awards.
Coffs Harbour NAIDOC Week awards presented
Members of Coffs Harbour's Indigenous community will be honoured today during the presentation of the local council's NAIDOC Week awards.
Monday June 9, 2008
Barunga Festival attendees call for Indigenous rights
The Barunga Festival is a celebration of Indigenous culture, drawing thousands from across the Northern Territory for sport, music and art.
Barunga Festival attendees call for Indigenous rights
The Barunga Festival is a celebration of Indigenous culture, drawing thousands from across the Northern Territory for sport, music and art.
Saturday May 24, 2008
Cowboys seek Tiwi Islands' next wave of stars
They are rowdy, barefoot and some are barely five-years-old, even one little boy in a nappy was happily kicking the ball, but if these kids follow the footsteps of their fathers and uncles they may well become tomorrow's national football stars.
Cowboys seek Tiwi Islands' next wave of stars
They are rowdy, barefoot and some are barely five-years-old, even one little boy in a nappy was happily kicking the ball, but if these kids follow the footsteps of their fathers and uncles they may well become tomorrow's national football stars.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Expansion plans for football academies
A program operating in Western Australia and the Northern Territory aimed at raising school attendance rates for Indigenous boys could soon be expanded.
Expansion plans for football academies
A program operating in Western Australia and the Northern Territory aimed at raising school attendance rates for Indigenous boys could soon be expanded.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
AFL star Rioli launches Indigenous health drive
Former Essendon AFL star Dean Rioli is inviting some of Australia's wealthiest businessmen to donate funds for Indigenous health research.
AFL star Rioli launches Indigenous health drive
Former Essendon AFL star Dean Rioli is inviting some of Australia's wealthiest businessmen to donate funds for Indigenous health research.
Thursday April 3, 2008
AFL greats help motivate Indigenous students
Football greats Ron Barassi and Michael Long have visited Geraldton, in mid-west Western Australia, with a motivational message for Indigenous school children.
AFL greats help motivate Indigenous students
Football greats Ron Barassi and Michael Long have visited Geraldton, in mid-west Western Australia, with a motivational message for Indigenous school children.
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A warehouse in Wilson St, Darlington is where Gordon Syron and wife Elaine keep their eclectic collection of Indigenous art and artefacts.