Aboriginal

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Government funds Indigenous-led bushfire management programs, is it enough?

After the Federal Government announcement of $2 million for Indigenous fire and land management workshops grants, Millie Spencer spoke to Greens Senator […]

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Rio Tinto plans on destroying another 124 Indigenous sites

Earlier this year, the mining company Rio Tinto destroyed Juukan gorge, a 46,000 year old heritage-listed site. After apologising, Rio Tinto has […]

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Indigenous people and the AFL: a complex relationship demanding attention

For two decades, the Australian Football League has tried to tackle racist abuse towards its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players with […]

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Indigenous knowledge explored in new university science unit

Indigenous and non-indigenous scholars at Melbourne’s Monash University are spearheading a new program which teaches science through Indigenous knowledge and wisdom.  Reporter […]

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News Talks #3: Aboriginal languages in school curriculum

Gabriela Caeli Sumampow and Anneliese Farrer speak to Mitha about the Foundation for Young Australian’s Local and Vocal Campaign. They discussed issues […]

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Is The National Native Title Conference Broken?

This year the National Native Title Conference was held at the MCG in Melbourne, tickets cost over $600 and major sponsors included […]

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June Oscar on Kimberley Youth Suicide Crisis

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar has called on Government to implement all the recomendations by the coroner, […]

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WA Law Society Joins Calls For Traditional Law

The Law Society of Western Australia has backed a move by Member for Kimberley, Josie Farrer to re-introduce Traditional Customary Law into […]

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Irrigating the North: Australia’s Untapped Goldmine or a Gem too Precious to Develop?

The Fitzroy River in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia is the lifeblood of the many communities in its catchment. Whether it’s […]

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Short, Ugly & Stinky: The World of “Little People” Folklore

There is a mythology swirling around Aboriginal nations right across Australia and up until now the broader public hasn’t heard anything about […]