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Awards shine bright light on Indigenous talent
ABC Local
McGregor says it was a big night for Indigenous actors and filmmakers and highlighted Indigenous talent in the film and television industry. "We are learning our craft and now it is sort of coming to the fore," he said. "We've got these stories and ...

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A champ's toughest race?
The Australian (blog)
Former champion AFL footballer Michael Long described her as an "inspiration to Aboriginal women around Australia". Prominent national indigenous figures including Warren Mundine, Aden Ridgeway and Tom Calma have also spoken out in her support.
Nova gets the gigNTNews.com.au
Nova Peris confirmed on NT senate ticket amid questionsABC Message Stick
Peris must rise above kneecappingSydney Morning Herald
Herald Sun -Tasmania Examiner
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Aboriginal men and women dying in their 50s
The Australian
The commission says that between 2007 and 2011, indigenous people in NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory had death rates nearly twice as high as non-indigenous Australians. Because of issues with accurately ...

Sky News Australia
Sapphires sweep AACTA awards
ABC Online
The drama, which tells the story of an Indigenous girl band in the 1960s, took home six prizes at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards on Wednesday night. It won best film, best director for Wayne Blair, and best lead ...
Sapphires dominate at the AACTAsSky News Australia
Sapphire-studded cast gives Songbirds something to sing aboutThe Border Mail
Six awards make The Sapphires the jewel of 2nd AACTA ceremonyThe Australian
Adelaide Now -The Sunshine Coast Daily
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Indigenous Justice Taskforce to be replaced
ABC Local
Indigenous Affairs Minister Glen Elmes is axing the Indigenous Justice Taskforce, which was set up by the previous government to improve safety in Aboriginal communities. He says a new scheme should be set up within the next six months. "The board was ...

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Bar takes action to boost indigenous numbers
Lawyers Weekly
The Victorian Bar urged the legal fraternity to support indigenous barristers at the official launch of its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in Melbourne last night (29 January). Victoria is the first state Bar association to adopt a RAP. The plan is ...

Indigenous business workshops benefit those interested in business future
The Transcontinental
... Stuart is urging as many Indigenous Australians to attend the business workshops as possible. Indigenous Australians living in Port Augusta have had the opportunity to attend a free workshop designed to help those interested in starting their own ...

TAFE push to improve indigenous completion rates
ABC Local
The Western Institute of TAFE is introducing measures to try to curb the aboriginal drop out rate. The manager of aboriginal education Rod Towney there are clear reasons why indigenous students are leaving their courses. He says while the organisation ...

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Buddy to lead Indigenous All Stars
World Footy News
It was also reported today in the Herald Sun that Franklin would like to have the Indigenous team play in a three team International Rules competition against the Irish and Australian teams "Personally, I would love to see the All Stars take on the ...
Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin set to captain the Indigenous All-StarsCourier Mail
Franklin with new accoladesportsnewsfirst
Buddy's NT dreamNTNews.com.au

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Australian Times
Mundine to boycott singing of "Advance Australia White"
Australian Times
Mundine, who will face Tasmanian Geale in an IBF World Title fight, has claimed that he is making a political stand against Advance Australia Fair in an effort to “educate and unite Australians” regarding the nation's history of racism against the ...
Anthony Mundine to 'boycott national anthem' before Daniel Geale fight to ...TNT Magazine
Mundine's legacy of idiocySportal.com.au
Fight fans come to see just one ManWA today
Brisbane Times
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Franklin to skipper Indigenous All Stars
ABC Online
"The Indigenous All Stars match is a really important event as it recognises the Indigenous Australians' contribution to the national competition," he said in a statement. "It's a chance for some of the best Indigenous talent from across the country to ...
Hawthorn superstar Lance Franklin set to captain the Indigenous All-StarsThe Daily Telegraph
Buddy's NT dreamNTNews.com.au

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Nova gets the gig
NTNews.com.au
"It is inconsistent with Labor's values and our long and proud record of commitment to Indigenous Australians that our party has never been represented in the federal parliament by an Indigenous Australian. "So I also welcome the fact that if elected ...
Indigenous ALP members nominate against NovaABC Online
Gillard abandons democratic processThe Australian
Peris must rise above kneecappingSydney Morning Herald
The Daily Telegraph -Tasmania Examiner
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NEWS.com.au
Gillard abandons democratic process
The Australian
However, the last thing aspiring indigenous politicians will do is look upon her unilateral action and cry freedom. That's because we have spent years telling young indigenous Australians that their best opportunity of getting into politics is to join ...
Indigenous ALP members nominate against NovaABC Online
Peris must rise above kneecappingSydney Morning Herald
ALP executive meets for NT Senate selectionSky News Australia

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Campaign to boost Indigenous organ donation
ABC Online
Donate Life NT says it is planning to travel to more Aboriginal communities this year, to raise awareness about organ donation. The organisation has been encouraging Indigenous people to talk about organ donation, especially in areas where renal ...

The Age
Indigenous ALP members nominate against Nova
ABC Online
Several Indigenous members of the ALP in the Northern Territory have nominated for pre-selection ballot in protest against the Prime Minister's intervention to pick Nova Peris for the top spot on the Senate ticket. With Julia Gillard's backing, Nova ...
Peris must rise above kneecappingBrisbane Times
Divided over race debateTasmania Examiner

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Sydney Indymedia
Anarchists attack Australia
Sydney Indymedia
Australian colonialism is not a thing of the past. It is continued and reproduced every day though government policies such as the NT intervention, the massive incarceration rate of indigenous youths and Australian military action in the South Pacific ...

Indigenous Australians mark 75 years since Day of Mourning protests (mp3)

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Indigenous rally on Australia Day in Qld
Ninemsn
Indigenous rally on Australia Day in Qld. 6:33pm January 26, 2013. Australia Day has opened old wounds for Brisbane's indigenous population, who say their places of worship aren't being respected by authorities. Ball boys get in on the action. READ ...

Indigenous rally on Australia Day in Qld
The Australian
About 300 indigenous Australians and their supporters rallied outside Parliament House on Saturday, calling for sovereignty to be awarded to the first Australians. "Only then can we build a just republic for all who call this place home," Wayne Wharton ...

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Indigenous rally on Australia Day in Qld
Yahoo!7 News
Australia Day has opened old wounds for Brisbane's indigenous population, who say their places of worship aren't being respected by authorities. About 300 indigenous Australians and their supporters rallied outside Parliament House on Saturday, calling ...

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