Mainstream Media (Keywords: Indigenous, Australia)

The Guardian
It's 50 years since Indigenous Australians first 'counted'. Why has so little changed?
The Guardian
Indigenous people had never previously been officially included among the Australian citizenry, nor counted in the Commonwealth census – so the federal government could not legislate for them. But on 27 May 1967, more than 90% of the Australian ...

The Australian
Warren Mundine bolsters chance for indigenous reform
The Australian
“I come from a background of recognising Australia's First Nations, and then working (up) from there,” he writes. Mr Pearson, who has been in political disagreement with Mr Mundine, said the new suggestion was simply a new way of creating an indigenous ...
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel PearsonThe Sydney Morning Herald
Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properlyPursuit
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politics | SBS NewsSBS

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Alisha Geary launches Faebella to 'raise appreciation' - The Australian
The Australian
Clothing is the new canvas for Indigenous Australian art. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business law student Alisha Geary wants stories told in indigenous ...
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Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel PearsonThe Sydney Morning Herald
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politics | SBS NewsSBS

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The Australian
Indigenous language would enhance the national anthem
The Australian
Everyone's favourite war-cry at my school was our indigenous chant, the Gunga Lora, which was always performed with gusto even if few had much idea of its meaning or relevance. This is not atypical of Australia's connection with our indigenous roots ...

The Australian
When bosses, banks fail to deliver, go-getters make it their way
The Australian
In recognition of this market, earlier this month the Coalition announced plans to create an indigenous Entrepreneurs Capital Scheme, and vowed to overhaul Indigenous Business Australia, the federal body charged with providing home and business loans ...

The Sydney Morning Herald
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel Pearson
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Cape York leader believes a clear position will emerge from next week's Indigenous constitutional convention at Uluru and has challenged the nation's political leaders to have the courage to deal with it and "put a winnable proposition to the ...
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Pursuit
Q&A: Recognising Australia's first peoples ... properly
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Australia will soon take an important step towards potentially recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in its Constitution. The Referendum Council is due mid-year to report its final advice to the Commonwealth Government and the Opposition ...
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel PearsonThe Sydney Morning Herald
Only 'old racist Australia' prevents us 'closing the gap'The Australian
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politicsSBS

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SBS
'I talk the truth': Anthony Mundine signals future in politics
SBS
On the eve of his 42nd birthday, Mundine sees himself as a role model for Australia's Indigenous youth and for the future of the Aboriginal community at large. Never short of expressing an opinion, he's proud of his sporting achievements but critical ...

Golf Australia
Golf part of the course for indigenous students
Golf Australia
Situated 986km away from its nearest capital city, Adelaide, and 250km from its closest main town, Ceduna, the Aboriginal community of Yalata isn't flushed with entertainment options. But the local school Yalata Anangu now has its very own golf course.

The Australian
Well-off indigenous can 'walk in the Dreaming'
The Australian
Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant says this is already, finally, happening anyway — that indigenous Australians are showing they can both “walk in the Dreaming and walk in the market (and) move beyond the darkness of our history even while not ...
Referendum on Indigenous recognition in constitution must succeed, Aboriginal MP Linda Burney warnsABC Online
From surf to the sky: Torres Strait Islander artist paints education as the futureSBS
Linda Burney attacks Bolt's use of 'apartheid' and urges focus on ...The Guardian

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ABC Online
Indigenous Australia's 'line in the sand' on recognition
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Indigenous Australians have rejected a referendum that offers only minimal recognition in the constitution, insisting they will walk away unless more meaningful change is offered. They have challenged political leaders to discuss what is emerging as ...
Well-off indigenous can 'walk in the Dreaming'The Australian
Referendum on Indigenous recognition in constitution must succeed, Aboriginal MP Linda Burney warnsABC Online
From surf to the sky: Torres Strait Islander artist paints education as ...SBS
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ABC Online
Referendum on Indigenous recognition in constitution must succeed, Aboriginal MP Linda Burney warns
ABC Online
Federal Labor frontbencher Linda Burney has warned the referendum question put forward to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution must be "winnable". Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives will propose a model for ...
From surf to the sky: Torres Strait Islander artist paints education as the futureSBS
Learn lessons from 1967 referendum: BurneyNEWS.com.au
250% jump in female prison rates sounds alarm for reformNational Indigenous Times
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$30 million for indigenous ranger training
The Australian
The federal budget committed $15 million to new Indigenous Protected Areas and ongoing funding for the program for five years. It also announced $55.7 million over five years to help improve the job prospects of indigenous Australians across the country.

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National Indigenous Times
From surf to the sky: Torres Strait Islander artist paints education as the future
SBS
Today, up-and-coming artist Zachary Bennett-Brook - whose work has garnered international attention - says the 1967 referendum has helped develop an "overall acceptance" of Indigenous culture. “I feel over the last 50 years Australia has taken great ...
250% jump in female prison rates sounds alarm for reformNational Indigenous Times

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National Indigenous Times
Indigenous kids presenting at burns units in higher numbers: study
National Indigenous Times
A smaller proportion of Indigenous children with burns were treated in a hospital with a paediatric tertiary burns unit, fitting with previous studies that show Indigenous Australians experience inequities in the delivery of medical services. One of ...

The Australian
Conservatives back 'tangible' change model for indigenous recognition
The Australian
“It is vital that the voices and opinions of indigenous Australians are heard in the processes of parliament.” This, and the declaration of recognition, he said, “would deliver tangible, positive results for indigenous Australians and allow the nation ...

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The Australian
Indigenous academics creating 'new rigour in thinking'
The Australian
In Canberra, Professor Anderson has been tasked with co-ordinating a review of the Council of Australian Governments' response to Closing the Gap targets for indigenous social and economic policy. His work will frame the national agenda for the next ...

ABC Online
Chanel's $2000 boomerang sparks complaints and confusion from Indigenous Australians
ABC Online
The National Museum of Australia describes boomerangs as playing "an important role in Aboriginal culture as objects of work and leisure", but following the arrival of Europeans in Australia they became popular as a souvenir by the late 19th century.
Chanel's $2000 boomerang criticised for 'humiliating' Indigenous Australian cultureThe Guardian
Chanel regrets 'some may have felt offended' at new $1900 boomerangThe Sydney Morning Herald
Chanel's very expensive boomerang reeks of cultural insensitivityMashable
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SBS
Meet Dr Anthony Murray, who is set to become Australia's first Indigenous orthopaedic surgeon
SBS
Last year, David became Australia's first Indigenous general surgeon. Now Anthony is an orthopaedic registrar, and on his way to becoming the country's first Indigenous orthopaedic surgeon. "As much as it is a badge of honour, it's also kind of sad ...

Coffs Coast Advocate
Help protect Australia's Aboriginal languages
Coffs Coast Advocate
COFFS Harbour MP Andrew Fraser has urged the the community to help develop an Aboriginal languages legislation to help protect them in the future. Mr Fraser said NSW plans to be the first state in Australia to pass the legislation. "The NSW Government ...