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Larrimah native title claim: Aboriginal traditional owners win historic case in Top End town
ABC News
For 18 years, the Wubalawun people have fought to gain native title rights over one square kilometre of land in the township of Larrimah, in the central Top End. On Wednesday, their claim was finally recognised by the Federal Court of Australia. "It's ...

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Indigenous deaths in custody: key recommendations still not fully implemented  The Guardian

Deloitte review of deaths in custody reveals that only two-thirds of landmark royal commission's recommendations have been fully implemented.

Indigenous deaths in custody: key recommendations still not fully implemented  The Guardian

Deloitte review of deaths in custody reveals that only two-thirds of landmark royal commission's recommendations have been fully implemented.

Why DNA tests for Indigenous heritage mean different things in Australia and the US  The Conversation - Australia

Last week, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren released a video strongly suggesting two things: she is running for US president in 2020, and she has ...

Why DNA tests for Indigenous heritage mean different things in Australia and the US  The Conversation - Australia

Last week, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren released a video strongly suggesting two things: she is running for US president in 2020, and she has ...

Charity regulator avoids country 'bias'
9news.com.au
The head of the national charity regulator has asked his staff not to make acknowledgements of country beginning with "we" in their email signatures, fearing it may demonstrate a bias to indigenous charities. Australian charities and not-for-profits ...

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SBS (blog)
'No clue': Senator's suggestion of sending Torres Strait Islanders to Manus and Nauru met with outrage
SBS (blog)
Queensland Liberal senator Ian Macdonald has suggested sending Torres Strait Islanders, and other Indigenous Australians, to Manus and Nauru to receive healthcare if there are medical shortages in their communities. Senator Macdonald, whose electorate ...

SBS (blog)
'No clue': Senator's suggestion of sending Torres Strait Islanders to Manus and Nauru met with outrage
SBS (blog)
Queensland Liberal senator Ian Macdonald has suggested sending Torres Strait Islanders, and other Indigenous Australians, to Manus and Nauru to receive healthcare if there are medical shortages in their communities. Senator Macdonald, whose electorate ...

The Sydney Morning Herald
'Witch hunt': Retailer slams ACCC after fine for Chinese-made ugg ...
The Sydney Morning Herald
An ugg boot retailer paid fines of over $25000 but denied it misled customers about its made-in-china footwear, and accused the consumer watchdog of ...
Court finds that Birubi Art misled consumers over fake Indigenous Australian artMirage News

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My Business
'Witch hunt': Retailer slams ACCC after fine for Chinese-made ugg boots
The Sydney Morning Herald
These products featured designs associated with Australian Aboriginal art and words such as 'Aboriginal Art', 'genuine', and 'Australia'. However, they were made in Indonesia. In the 'about' section of Birubi's website, it says "we pride ourselves on ...
Court finds that Birubi Art misled consumers over fake Indigenous Australian artMirage News
Not so Aussie Australian products in firing lineMy Business

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Bushfire threat to WA Aboriginal community
SBS
A deliberately lit bushfire is potentially threatening lives and homes near an Aboriginal community in Western Australia's north. A watch and act alert was issued for the Yandeyarra Community south of Port Hedland on Wednesday afternoon, with ...

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The Guardian
Indigenous incarceration rate doubles since royal commission, report finds
The Guardian
It comes two months after an investigation by Guardian Australia found that Indigenous people were continuing to die in custody in preventable circumstances. The Deloitte report found that while the rate at which Indigenous people have died in custody ...

The Guardian
Indigenous incarceration rate doubles since royal commission, report finds
The Guardian
It comes two months after an investigation by Guardian Australia found that Indigenous people were continuing to die in custody in preventable circumstances. The Deloitte report found that while the rate at which Indigenous people have died in custody ...

ArtsHub
On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
ArtsHub
Croall instigated the formation of the Cluster, which consists of creative industries employers who are committed to increasing Aboriginal participation and employment in the arts in South Australia. 'We want the Fringe to be an inclusive festival ...

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The West Australian
Warmun Art Centre to celebrate 20 years
The West Australian
The Warmun Art Centre will celebrate its 20th birthday this weekend with a two-day celebration held on Friday and Saturday. The centre is one of the most significant regional cultural institutions and Aboriginal art galleries in Australia. It was ...

Court finds that Birubi Art misled consumers over fake Indigenous Australian art
Mirage News
The Federal Court has found that Birubi Art Pty Ltd (Birubi) made false or misleading representations that products it sold were made in Australia and hand painted by Australian Aboriginal persons, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law. From July ...

Court finds that Birubi Art misled consumers over fake Indigenous Australian art
Mirage News
The Federal Court has found that Birubi Art Pty Ltd (Birubi) made false or misleading representations that products it sold were made in Australia and hand painted by Australian Aboriginal persons, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law. From July ...

NEWS.com.au
Slow uptake for indigenous prisoner scheme
NEWS.com.au
Slow uptake for indigenous prisoner scheme. October 24, 201812:33pm. Matt Coughlan. Australian Associated Press. A; A. An employment and training program for indigenous prisoners has been completed by just two people despite the government ...

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InDaily
Envoy Abbott to receive mixed reception from SA Aboriginal leaders
InDaily
The State Government has confirmed Abbott will visit South Australia in his new role as special envoy on Indigenous affairs to the Federal Government. InDaily understands Abbott will visit Aboriginal communities in Adelaide, Ceduna, Koonibba, Yalata, ...

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InDaily
Envoy Abbott to receive mixed reception from SA Aboriginal leaders
InDaily
The State Government has confirmed Abbott will visit South Australia in his new role as special envoy on Indigenous affairs to the Federal Government. InDaily understands Abbott will visit Aboriginal communities in Adelaide, Ceduna, Koonibba, Yalata, ...

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