Mainstream Media (Keywords: Indigenous, Australia)

Indigenous students' reading improving: NAPLAN 2013 tests show
The Australian
"It is notable that there was an improvement for Year 3 indigenous students and that the increases in mean scores over the six-year period were evident in Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory," the report says. In ...
NAPLAN results show reading improvement for Year 5 studentsABC Online
NAPLAN results show improvement in reading performance of Year 5 studentsYahoo!7 News
2013 NAPLAN ProgressTasmanian Government Media Releases (press release)

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Budgie smuggler clad walkers to Strut the Streets for Indigenous education
MuMbrella
Screen Shot 2013-12-12 at 3.52.09 PM Martin Place will witness hundreds of swimwear-clad revellers today as they take to the streets for the fifth annual Strut the Streets, a parade which raises money for the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience ...

NAB money management scheme offers real benefits
The Australian
National Australia Bank will use the study of its Indigenous Money Mentors program to push other corporates and the Abbott government to dramatically expand the program, arguing that it is making big inroads into helping indigenous people better manage ...

IBA creates $70 million indigenous REIT
Business Spectator
IBA creates $70 million indigenous REIT. Brett Cole 12 Dec, 6:20 PM. DataRoom · Industries · Property. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities have as much as $40 billion to invest, says IBA's chief executive.

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Nova Peris questions Abbott's dedication to Indigenous affairs
SBS
Today marks the final sitting of Parliament for 2013; a year that saw Australia field three Prime Ministers in just over six months. This year also welcomed the proposal of several policies that were put forth to close the gap on Indigenous ...

Fortescue looks to sacked Indigenous Gove workers
Australian Mining
Now Fortescue has broached the idea of employing the Indigenous workforce, with CEO Nev Power saying it was a possibility. However he was quick to add that the miner would first focus on employing Aborigines local to its Pilbara operations.

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Investment chance for Aboriginal groups
The Australian
An investment committee comprising leading senior executives from the investment banking and property sector, indigenous representatives and IBA senior management will direct the fund. Property manager CBRE Australia will manage the portfolio.

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A Trip Into The Heart Of Australia's Indigenous Music Scene
theMusic
2011 marked my 24th year in the music business; it's been a fortunate ride for me as publicist for some of Australia's most prolific and respected acts. I became Midnight Oil's publicist in 1998 and they taught me much about our indigenous culture ...

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Abbott told to act now on indigenous rights
The Australian
Mr Gooda has asked the new government to engage with the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples - the peak body representing indigenous people - in accordance with the principles and protocols set out by the previous government. He also asked ...
Engaging Indigenous AustraliansPro Bono Australia
Action plan for Australia's Aboriginal advisorsRadio New Zealand
Childhood stresses can cause life-long health problems: AMAABC Online

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Engaging Indigenous Australians
Pro Bono Australia
Many organisations are committed to engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Australians and providing employment opportunities is a key part of this engagement. As membership of the new National Indigenous Corporate Network (NICN) attests, more ...
Action plan for Australia's Aboriginal advisorsRadio New Zealand
Childhood stresses can cause life-long health problems: AMAABC Online

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Early childhood key to improving Indigenous health: AMA
SBS
The Australian Medical Association's latest report on Indigenous health points to recent scientific breakthroughs which help to explain why the cycle of disadvantage is so hard to break. By. Thea Cowie. Source. World News Australia Radio. UPDATED TODAY ...

Quarter of indigenous lack safe, nutritious food
The Sunshine Coast Daily
ALMOST a quarter of indigenous people suffer from a lack of safe, nutritious food, a report by the Public Health Association of Australia showed on Tuesday. The report, also endorsed by the Red Cross and Dieticians Association, found 24% of indigenous ...

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Quarter of indigenous lack safe, nutritious food
Fraser Coast Chronicle
ALMOST a quarter of indigenous people suffer from a lack of safe, nutritious food, a report by the Public Health Association of Australia showed on Tuesday. The report, also endorsed by the Red Cross and Dieticians Association, found 24% of indigenous ...

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Quarter of indigenous lack safe, nutritious food
Bundaberg News Mail
ALMOST a quarter of indigenous people suffer from a lack of safe, nutritious food, a report by the Public Health Association of Australia showed on Tuesday. The report, also endorsed by the Red Cross and Dieticians Association, found 24% of indigenous ...

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Quarter of indigenous lack safe, nutritious food
Rockhampton Morning Bulletin
ALMOST a quarter of indigenous people suffer from a lack of safe, nutritious food, a report by the Public Health Association of Australia showed on Tuesday. The report, also endorsed by the Red Cross and Dieticians Association, found 24% of indigenous ...

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Young Indigenous Australians remain over-represented in detention: report
ABC Online
A new report shows Indigenous young people continue to be seriously over-represented within the juvenile detention system, despite a fall in the overall rates of youth sentenced. The figures were compiled by the Australian Institute of Health and ...
Indigenous youth 31 times more likely to be jailedRadio Australia

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Young Indigenous Australians remain over-represented in detention: report
Yahoo!7 News
The chief executive of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia, Dennis Eggington, is not surprised that 60 Indigenous youths are jailed in the state for every one non-Indigenous youth. "There is this continued over-policing here in WA," he said.

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Indigenous burning among ancient practices being studied to save eco-systems
Sydney Morning Herald
Ancient farming practices, such as raising fish in rice paddies in China or indigenous Australian fire controls, will get a new lease of life under plans to slow extinctions of animals and plants, experts said. Turning to traditional farming is seen as ...
Following tradition: Top examples of indigenous knowledge preserving ...Phys.Org
Ancient farming seen curbing extinctions of animals, plantsReuters UK

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Indigenous burning among ancient practices being studied to save eco-systems
Brisbane Times
Ancient farming practices, such as raising fish in rice paddies in China or indigenous Australian fire controls, will get a new lease of life under plans to slow extinctions of animals and plants, experts said. Turning to traditional farming is seen as ...
Following tradition: Top examples of indigenous knowledge preserving ...Phys.Org
Ancient farming seen curbing extinctions of animals, plantsReuters UK

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Action plan for Australia's Aboriginal advisors
Radio New Zealand
Action plan for Australia's Aboriginal advisors. Updated at 6:32 am today. Australia's Indigenous Advisory Council will focus on improving school attendance and achievement to create lasting employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Childhood stresses can cause life-long health problems: AMAABC Online

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