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Northern Territory intervention should be disbanded, says Indigenous advocacy group

Northern Territory intervention should be disbanded, says Indigenous advocacy group  -  Little said Indigenous people often felt blamed for the failure of the lack of ... right down to the community level, it works,” she told Guardian Australia .

Bed and breakfasts among measures to address Yarrabah's housing crisis

Bed and breakfasts among measures to address Yarrabah's housing crisis  - Last month, a two-part series by The Cairns Post documented residents’ desperation for adequate housing and the latest audit revealed nothing had changed, with about 800 people on the waitlist.

Indigenous reconciliation report finds deep support but 'piecemeal' policies

Indigenous reconciliation report finds deep support but 'piecemeal' policies  - A majority of Australians believe the relationship between Indigenous and other Australians is important, but only 30% of the general community ...

We'll never Close the Gap until we start again with Indigenous policy

We'll never Close the Gap until we start again with Indigenous policy  - Every year it's the same story: some minor improvements in the lives of Australia's first peoples. The big picture doesn't change though: dismal failure.

Reconciliation support grows but racism still common: report

Reconciliation support grows but racism still common: report  - Only 30 per cent of the general community socialise with indigenous people, the report also found. Reconciliation Australia CEO Justin Mohamed says ...

Support grows for reconciliation: report

Support grows for reconciliation: report  - Reconciliation might be growing in Australia , but three out of 10 indigenous people say they still suffer racial abuse. The State of Reconciliation in ...

Closing the gap progress 'too slow'

Closing the gap progress 'too slow'  - attention to indigenous affairs. Justin Mohamed from Reconciliation Australia told Sky News progress has been too slow and more attention should ...

Six infant deaths from congenital syphilis spark urgent calls for sexual health education funding

Six infant deaths from congenital syphilis spark urgent calls for sexual health education funding  - The epidemic is a blow for federal efforts to "close the gap", with Indigenous ... The Australian Medical Association said targeted federal funding was ...

Everyone has a role to play in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia ...

Everyone has a role to play in closing the gap between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australia ...  - Closing the gap between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australia is not just about grand speeches or moving Australia Day, it is about empowering ...

Williams still eyeing politics after Australia Day 'stand'

Williams still eyeing politics after Australia Day 'stand'  - Last month, Mr Williams' work saw him named Australia Day Citizen of the Year by Wagga Wagga City Council. But the proud Wiradjuri man used the ...

Australia's native vulnerable unprotected by new policy

Australia's native vulnerable unprotected by new policy -  Australia's long-standing program aimed at reducing the gap between the well-being and life expectancy of Indigenous Australians compared with ...

Bill Shorten Promises Indigenous Recognition Referendum Within A Year

Bill Shorten Promises Indigenous Recognition Referendum Within A Year  - In the speech, the text of which has been seen by The Huffington Post Australia , Shorten will promise to hold a referendum on recognition in May 2017 ...

Let Aboriginal people take control of their destiny

Let Aboriginal people take control of their destiny  - Since 2009 these annual statements tracking the gap between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians rarely bring good news. Worse still, the ...

Roxsanne's going for her fifth straight title

Roxsanne's going for her fifth straight title  - form part of Australian cricket's elite development pathway with the aim of having more Indigenous cricketers represent Australia at the highest level.

Tips for travelling with people that get on your nerves

Tips for travelling with people that get on your nerves  - Tips for travelling with people that get on your nerves ... Sometimes problems occur because people have different expectations for the trip. By making sure ... Did you know the New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) will be offering free …

Can Hobbit Tourism Save These Troubled Dairy Farmers?

Can Hobbit Tourism Save These Troubled Dairy Farmers?  - A lot of the people who come through here are Hobbiton-crazy,” said ... Four out of five dairy farmers in New Zealand , the world's biggest dairy ...

Waitangi Day or NZ Day, that is the question?

Waitangi Day or NZ Day, that is the question?  - I think NZ Day so all the other cultures in NZ feel welcome to celebrate this festival not just Māori .” “ NZ Day bro, I recon NZ Day, I recon it should be ...

Bec Judd jokes about her pale complexion as she spends time in New Zealand with her ...

Bec Judd jokes about her pale complexion as she spends time in New Zealand with her ...  - Bec, who has Maori heritage, also arrived in New Zealand just in time to celebrate Waitangi Day, which commemorates the signing of the nation's ...

Over 1000 Asylum Claims Will Be Reviewed by PNG Government

Over 1000 Asylum Claims Will Be Reviewed by PNG Government  - West Papua : Over 1000 Asylum Claims Will Be Reviewed by PNG ... For decades, many West Papuans have been living in the Western territory of Papua ... indicated that it will review the status of these people in the framework of the ...

New Zealand: Huge protest against TPPA

New Zealand : Huge protest against TPPA  - For Maori the signing two days before Waitangi Day was seen an insult due to no consultation on the TPPA with Maori or pakeha [ New Zealanders of ...

Health experts work towards preventing rheumatic fever

Health experts work towards preventing rheumatic fever  - Preventing and controlling rheumatic fever across New Zealand and Australia is the main focus of a meeting to be held. Leading health researchers ...

Northern Maori leaders call for new location for Waitangi Day commemorations

Northern Maori leaders call for new location for Waitangi Day commemorations  - Northern Maori leaders are calling for the Prime Minister and Government to ... Mr Paraone, who is a New Zealand First MP, said the powhiri could be ...

Waitangi was "ridiculous scenario" - Key

Waitangi was "ridiculous scenario" - Key  - Despite staying away from Waitangi, Mr Key said the government still had a strong relationship with Maori . He said much of the opposition to the ...

Māori group urges bigger tobacco tax rise

Māori group urges bigger tobacco tax rise  - The service, run by Hapai Te Hauora, warns New Zealand's goal of being smoke-free by 2025 will not be achieved if tobacco prices stay the same.