Stigmabase | Australia - New Zealand

Helping to age gracefully  - He said one of the biggest challenges facing Australia's health care system today was being able to cope with people living longer. “We're doing better ...

Research suggests racism costs Australia $45 billion a year  - The study, partly funded by the Australian Human Rights Commission and VicHealth, attempted to calculate the public health costs associated with racism. That included mental illnesses and post-traumatic stress disorder. The research by Yin Paradies and Amanuel Elias found one in five Australians experience racism.

Can cherries help alleviate obesity related inflammation?  - Ms Blackhall said obesity was a significant health issue for Australia and globally. "That's why we are targeting inflammation caused by obesity," she ...

Cancer patient demands marijuana be legalised in Australia  - is a cure': Cancer patient demands marijuana be legalised in Australia ... the Australian government passed laws legalising the growth of medical  ...

Longest land rights claim in Australia settled  - It is recognition of a connection to country and traditional ownership that has continued despite the sweep of history,” federal Indigenous affairs ...

The pride and fury of Australia's Indigenous rappers  - Born in the United States, hip hop has developed a distinct Indigenous flavour in Australia that reflects both dispossession and hope. There is an ...

Young Liberals complain contact details passed to anti-marriage equality group  - The NSW Liberal party has confirmed it has received complaints about emails from the Marriage Alliance spokeswoman Sophie York attacking Labor’s position on marriage equality.

Supporting Suicide Prevention  - With over seven people dying by suicide every day in Australia it is a national tragedy. Education and research, as well as action, all play a role in ...

Building Solidarity Between Indigenous Struggles On A Disturbed Earth  - Building Solidarity Between Indigenous Struggles On A Disturbed Earth ... solidarity with Aboriginal struggles in Australia explored through her work.

Australia's longest running land claim finally settled - As exclusively revealed by the NIT this morning, Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles announced  the agreement between Traditional Owners, the Northern Land Council, the NT Government and the Commonwealth this afternoon in Darwin.

Can spinifex lead to safer sex?  -  Indigenous Australians have long used the resin from spinifex as an adhesive, and now researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have ...

Local SA council reverses decision not to fly Aboriginal flag  - Campbelltown City Council in South Australia has overturned its controversial decision not to fly the Aboriginal flag outside chambers. The council ...

Darwin land rights deal 'a win for just four'  - A deal struck to settle Australia's oldest unresolved Aboriginal land rights claim is expected to see control of more than 60,000ha of land outside ...

The pride and fury of Australia's Indigenous rappers  - Born in the United States, hip hop has developed a distinct Indigenous flavour in Australia that reflects both dispossession and hope. There is an ...

Contemporary context for indigenous artists with Coo-ee collaboration  - The Sydney branch of Australian Galleries is teaming up with the Coo-ee Aboriginal art gallery to display the work of contemporary indigenous  ...

Detainee population: 10% New Zealanders  - Australian Department of Immigration said Mr Peihopa was suspected to have suffered a heart attack, but fellow inmates claimed he was viciously attacked before his death.

Alzheimer's discovery  - The researchers have discovered a promising new marker among a small number of molecules, within a larger class of molecules called microRNA. The marker molecules, found both in the human brain and blood, were ‘‘exceptionally good'' at detecting Alzheimer's, the researchers said.     

Aunty Dee offers free online help for young people  - We tested and piloted it with Maori and Pacific young people. We purposely did that because of the concerning high rates of suicide for this group.

Native Affairs reports New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd won't run for top job  - The surprise news came after Judd and councillor Howie Tamati appeared on Maori current events show Native Affairs on Tuesday, discussing the ...

Goldie portrait auction expected to break records  - During the 1900s Goldie chose to concentrate on depicting elderly Maori with moko, rendered on canvases and presented with kauri frames produced ...

Maori language on 'life support'  - A prominent New Zealand historian is warned the Māori language is on "life support" and wants the Government to do more to help keep it alive.

Maori Women's Welfare League to host Minions outdoor movie night  - Members of the Omaka Marae Maori Women's Welfare League have organised an outdoor movie night for families in Marlborough, and Minions is the ...

There is nothing new about Maori 'privilege'  - Once again the spectre of Maori privilege has reared its head. The catalyst this time is TVNZ's Kiwimeter survey. The question that has ...

Crown to acknowledge harm to Maori language after generations 'discouraged' from speaking te reo  -  Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is going to acknowledge the Crown's past policies and practices had a detrimental effect on the Maori  ...