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The Australian
Adoption can save Aboriginal kids from chaos
The Australian
Children need permanent care, guidance and a home.” Some Aboriginal leaders agree, but unfortunately the federal government does not have the legislative power to change policy in this area, although it does in the case of international adoptions. Most ...

The Sydney Morning Herald
James Cook: founder of 'modern Australia', or the embodiment of dispossession?
The Sydney Morning Herald
Since 2000, every anniversary of Cook's landing has been commemorated through a “Meeting of Two Cultures” ceremony, in which visiting dignitaries, politicians, local Indigenous elders and school and community groups come together to listen, remember ...

The Sydney Morning Herald
James Cook: founder of 'modern Australia', or the embodiment of dispossession?
The Sydney Morning Herald
Since 2000, every anniversary of Cook's landing has been commemorated through a “Meeting of Two Cultures” ceremony, in which visiting dignitaries, politicians, local Indigenous elders and school and community groups come together to listen, remember ...

The Guardian
Liverpool Biennial 2018 lineup takes global view in the age of Brexit
The Guardian
In a bid to reflect the global resurgence of artist-led activism, the programme gives the spotlight to several indigenous cultures including First Nations installation artist and sculptor Brian Jungen, the late Inuk draughtswoman Annie Pootoogook, and ...

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North Queensland Register
Most Aboriginal languages come from Burketown region
North Queensland Register
“Our findings suggest this language family spread across Australia as people moved in response to changing climate,” Prof Bowern said. “Our research adds further evidence to Australia pre-1788 being a dynamic place, where people moved and adapted to a ...

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Most Aboriginal languages come from Burketown region
North Queensland Register
In an article in The Conversation, researcher Claire Bowern, Professor of Linguistics at Yale University said Burketown was the home of Australia's largest language family called Pama-Nyungan which comprises 300 language and covered 90% of the country ...

Red Flag
Remembering Aboriginal leader William Ferguson
Red Flag
It's been 80 years since the first recorded protest for civil rights in Australia, led by the Aboriginal community in what is now known as the “Day of Mourning”, 26 January 1938. The Aboriginal organiser of the march, William (Bill) Ferguson, was a ...

ABC Local
Sunrise debate about Indigenous children sparks large protest in Sydney's Martin Place
ABC Local
"Just like the first Stolen Generation where a lot of children were taken because it was for their well-being, we need to do it again," Ms MacSween said. Nat Heath, an Aboriginal early education worker who was at the protest, said the issue was broader ...
Why can't Sunrise apologise?The Sydney Morning Herald
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Sunrise Stolen Generation segment sparks large protest in Sydney's Martin Place
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Nat Heath, an Aboriginal early education worker who was at the protest, said the issue was broader than a breakfast TV show. "Aboriginal people have basically just had enough of white people speaking for us and not letting us have a voice," he said. "I ...
Why can't Sunrise apologise?The Sydney Morning Herald
'Leave the kids alone!': Sunrise tries to hide protesters after Stolen Generations commentsSBS - The World Game
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Why can't Sunrise apologise?
The Sydney Morning Herald
But once they have been removed, Indigenous children (who are hugely over-represented in child protection) are considered differently to non-Indigenous kids. If they can't be placed with a relative, an effort is made to find them an Indigenous carer ...
Sunrise Literally Covered Up An Indigenous Protest About Its Segment On Aboriginal AdoptionBuzzFeed News
'Leave the kids alone!': Sunrise tries to hide protesters after Stolen Generations commentsSBS - The World Game
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Why can't Sunrise apologise?
The Sydney Morning Herald
If they can't be placed with a relative, an effort is made to find them an Indigenous carer from another community. And there are very good reasons for this protocol. MacSween would have to be one of the most ill-informed people on Australian ...
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EducationHQ Australia
Doctor sets sail for indigenous literacy
EducationHQ Australia
SYDNEY, March 16 - While on a visit to the Northern Territory a few years ago, Andrew Brazier learnt that in some indigenous communities only one in 10 indigenous children could read. He says he grew up with his mother telling him "you have to learn to ...

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ABC Local
Approval to destroy 23000-year-old indigenous sites to be reviewed by Federal Government
ABC Local
The Federal Government is reviewing a decision to allow the destruction of a number of culturally significant indigenous sites in Western Australia's remote Pilbara which would make way for a railway proposed by Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's Fortescue ...

ABC Local
Approval to destroy 23000-year-old indigenous sites to be reviewed by Federal Government
ABC Local
The Federal Government is reviewing a decision to allow the destruction of a number of culturally significant indigenous sites in Western Australia's remote Pilbara which would make way for a railway proposed by Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's Fortescue ...

Katherine Times
Long way to go before we close the gap
Katherine Times
A review revealed last month that the Federal Government had “abandoned” long term goals for Indigenous parity five years ago. Yesterday marked Australia's annual “Closing the Gap” day where citizens come together to acknowledge the huge gaps in health ...

Katherine Times
Long way to go before we close the gap
Katherine Times
A review revealed last month that the Federal Government had “abandoned” long term goals for Indigenous parity five years ago. Yesterday marked Australia's annual “Closing the Gap” day where citizens come together to acknowledge the huge gaps in health ...

BuzzFeed News
'Leave the kids alone!': Sunrise tries to hide protesters after Stolen Generations comments
SBS - The World Game
However, the "Aboriginal child placement principle", written into law in every state and territory, is a guideline designed to enhance and preserve Aboriginal children's connection to family, community and retain their sense of identity and culture ...
Why can't Sunrise apologise?The Sydney Morning Herald
Sunrise Literally Covered Up An Indigenous Protest About Its Segment On Aboriginal AdoptionBuzzFeed News
Channel Seven have been accused of running stock footage of Sydney's Martin Place to avoid showing angry ...Daily Mail

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SBS - The World Game
'Leave the kids alone!': Sunrise tries to hide protesters after Stolen Generations comments
SBS - The World Game
However, the "Aboriginal child placement principle", written into law in every state and territory, is a guideline designed to enhance and preserve Aboriginal children's connection to family, community and retain their sense of identity and culture ...
Why can't Sunrise apologise?The Sydney Morning Herald
Channel Seven have been accused of running stock footage of Sydney's Martin Place to avoid showing angry ...Daily Mail

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IT Brief Australia
Australia's utilities sector must innovate to tackle energy poverty
IT Brief Australia
A new year is a fresh start for many businesses - and an opportunistic time for companies in the utilities sector to hike up the prices of their services. According to a recent survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, households are paying 26 ...

Shepparton News
Treaty step closer
Shepparton News
She will soon be on the road to lead consultations with Aboriginal leaders. ''Australia is one of the only Commonwealth countries that does not have a treaty with indigenous peoples,'' she said. ''Victoria can lead the way, ensuring recognition of ...