Tag: Indigenous
Indigenous language teachers need better training, report says
The Federal Government's report into the future of Indigenous language programs says teachers need better training.[MORE]
Hawks visit the Tiwis
Hawthorn players are visiting the Tiwi islands today where they've mixed with local players.[MORE]
AFL premiers visit Tiwi Islands
Tiwi Islands footballers and fans will see AFL stars in action today when the Hawks visit. [MORE]
Kimberley Land Council rejects Woodside offer
Aboriginal people in the Kimberley have rejected a multi-million dollar compensation offer from Woodside for a proposed gas-processing hub.[MORE]
Activists welcome Indigenous preamble for Qld Constitution
Activists have welcomed plans to recognise Indigenous Queenslanders in a preamble to the State Constitution.[MORE]
Govt accused of 'doctoring' Indigenous child safety report
The Queensland Opposition has accused the State Government of "doctoring" a report on Indigenous child safety.[MORE]
Trachoma still a problem for Indigenous Australians: expert
A leading infectious cause of blindness, trachoma, is still widespread in Australian Indigenous communities, despite it being a curable disease that has practically disappeared worldwide.[MORE]
Aboriginal computer scheme scrapped
The Federal Government has cancelled the computer part of the Backing Indigenous Ability program.[MORE]
Govt moves for Indigenous preamble in Qld Constitution
The Qld Govt wants to insert a preamble into the Constitution recognising Indigenous people.[MORE]
Singer re-elected in APY poll
The chairman of the APY Lands executive board Bernard Singer has been re-elected as a councillor in his electorate of Amaranu in the far north-west of South Australia.[MORE]
More resources needed for Aboriginal health, committee told
The head of the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in the ACT says more resources are required for carers in the Territory.[MORE]
MP wants Indigenous jobs scheme answers
A New South Wales mid-north coast independent politician wants to know why the Government plans to scrap an Indigenous employment program.[MORE]
Outstation meetings continue
The government-appointed leader of discussions on the future of Aboriginal outstations in the Northern Territory says he hopes residents will present him with strong arguments for why they should be maintained. [MORE]
Indigenous council to fight canteen closure
Another Cape York Aboriginal council in far north Queensland has decided to appeal against a Supreme Court ruling that has shut down its canteen.[MORE]
The future of Aboriginal outstations considered
The NT Minister for Central Australia says the government can't continue to fund many remote outstations. [MORE]
Crime Commission vows court loss won't deter abuse investigations
The Australian Crime Commission says its investigations into child abuse in Indigenous communities won't be hindered by a recent court ruling preventing it accessing a medical clinic's records.[MORE]
Publican says Indigenous alcohol restrictions misguided
A Cape York publican in far north Queensland says new restrictions on his business will do nothing to stop the flow of alcohol into Indigenous communities.[MORE]
Qld Health rejects intervention influx claims
Qld Health says there's no evidence many Indigenous people are moving to Mount Isa to escape the NT intervention. [MORE]
Govt, Oppn reject Palm Island ban
The Qld Govt and the State Oppn say the Palm Island Council is wrong to ban public servants.[MORE]
Aboriginal group slams 'bigoted' Harris
Rolf Harris labelled a bigot after advising Australia's Aborigines to get off their arses.[MORE]
Food sales increase under welfare quarantining: store
The store manager at the Northern Territory's largest Indigenous community says food sales have increased by up to 10% as a result of welfare quarantining.[MORE]
NT to receive more money for Indigenous services
The NT is likely to receive a significant slice of a new pledge to fund services for Indigenous Australians. [MORE]
New night patrols for Aboriginal communities
New night patrols are being rolled out across Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. [MORE]
COAG's funding an 'investment' in Indigenous affairs
Reconciliation Australia says the weekend's COAG additional funding package is the country's biggest-ever investment in Indigenous affairs.[MORE]
