Mainstream Media (Keywords: Indigenous, Australia)

Australia's indigenous aid program bureaucratic and wasteful: UN
Reuters
SYDNEY Australia's effort to improve the lives of its impoverished indigenous population is being undermined by a centralized, bureaucratic aid program delivered in sometimes culturally inappropriate ways, a United Nations official said on Monday.

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Indigenous Australia's 'line in the sand' on recognition
Esperance Express
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 ...

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Deadly funny - a new brand of Australian comedy
ArtsHub (subscription)
Aboriginal stand-up is a small, but increasingly recognisable, element of Australia's comedy scene. Melbourne's International Comedy Festival first held its Deadly Funny competition in 2007 and The Deadly Funnies have helped to sustain the genre.

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The Australian
Northern Territory intervention just 'another form of abuse'
The Australian
Pat Anderson, who has long decried the Howard government's use of her Little Children Are Sacred report to justify its rolling-out of troops and police in 2007, was speaking at a central Australian indigenous constitutional recognition meeting. Ms ...

The Advertiser
Sorry, but we're a divided nation
The Advertiser
That follows Fremantle council's decision to scrap its usual Australia Day fireworks, with the ABC claiming “momentum is building to change the date out of respect for indigenous Australians — many of whom view January 26 as 'Invasion Day'.” So how ...

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Herald Sun
Andrew Bolt: Sorry, but we're a divided nation
Herald Sun
That follows Fremantle council's decision to scrap its usual Australia Day fireworks, with the ABC claiming “momentum is building to change the date out of respect for indigenous Australians — many of whom view January 26 as 'Invasion Day'.” So how ...

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The Australian
Family lawyer Clarissa Rayward on finding happiness at work
The Australian
“The employment gap between indigenous Australians and non-indigenous Australians with a university degree demonstrates that something as simple as entry into the workforce can be a huge factor in increasing a person's quality of life,” Ribuot says.

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The Australian
John Moriarty Football, Tim Cahill drive indigenous football week
The Australian
As patron of Football Federation Australia's indigenous football development program, he is helping steer a pathway for indigenous football talent. He is also using the John Moriarty Football organisation as a means to encourage education and career ...
FFA falls short on indigenous talentSBS

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Courier Mail
North calls for cut in junior fees
Courier Mail
“Football's the most played sport among juniors in Australia boys and girls, so somewhere down the line, the system's failing us. Jade North is proud of his indigenous heritage and wants to inspire others. “Your middle class kids are paying too much ...

The Sydney Morning Herald
Indigenous football week: FFA slash funding for John Moriarty Football program
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australian football is at risk of falling behind all major codes in its support of Indigenous Australians with the game making one of the lowest financial contributions to grassroots programs and lacking a 'reconciliation action plan'. Fairfax Media ...
FFA falls short on indigenous talent - Football - Wide World of SportsWide World of Sports
Sydney unites for indigenous causeGold Coast Bulletin

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The Sydney Morning Herald
FFA falls short on indigenous talent
SBS
Football Federation Australia stands accused of dropping the ball on indigenous footballers as the game prepares to celebrate a themed A-League round in their honour. Only three A-League players - just over one per cent - identify as indigenous, well ...
Football missing out on indigenous talentThe Sydney Morning Herald

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FFA falls short on indigenous talent
Wide World of Sports
Football Federation Australia stands accused of dropping the ball on indigenous footballers as the game prepares to celebrate a themed A-League round in their honour. Only three A-League players - just over one per cent - identify as indigenous, well ...

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Flame of reconciliation to burn brightly at Commonwealth Games
Yahoo7 News
Their advice is sought on how to approach certain cultural groups or how some Indigenous Australian aspects can be included in the Opening Ceremony, the welcoming of athletes, some like the mascot having an indigenous name and indigenous designs ...

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ABC Local
Closing the Gap: Indigenous Health Minister meets medical colleges to boost Aboriginal health care
ABC Local
Senior representatives from Australia's medical colleges are converging on Canberra today for a roundtable aimed at improving treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Health Minister Ken Wyatt will host the 12 colleges at ...
Turnbull urged to tackle Indigenous 'over-incarceration' amid NT royal commission reportABC Online
Indigenous youth incarceration rate is a national crisis and needs action, PM toldThe Guardian
Early childhood the key to improving Indigenous healthMedical Xpress

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dailytelegraph.com.au
Redfern address behind heritage plan
dailytelegraph.com.au
Now 25 years after the then prime minister addressed the challenges faced by indigenous Australians in front of a crowd gathered at the park, the historic speech is now the basis for a nomination by the Heritage Council. Redfern Park and the adjoining ...

SBS
Indigenous serviceman Private Miller Mack's remains "repatriated" for burial on country
SBS
Private Miller Mack's image is iconic - frequently used as a symbol of Indigenous Australians' important contribution to the ANZAC war effort. Yet for nearly a century, the soldier himself has lain forgotten, in an unmarked pauper's grave. Now, says ...

Independent Australia
Nine years after the Apology: We said sorry ... but are we really?
Independent Australia
Nine years after acknowledging ills of the past, the fight is continuing for Indigenous Australians, writes Adrian Arndt. THE 13th of February 2008 will always be a monumental day in the Australian calendar. A day that, for many, marked a significant ...

Kotaku Australia
Why Civilization VI Doesn't Feature Indigenous Australians
Kotaku Australia
The official inclusion of Australians to Civilization VI has gone down well, even though Firaxis missed a trick by not including Russell Crowe as a special spy unit. But while most of the Australian "civilisation" is fairly authentic, Australia's ...

The Australian
Call to extend indigenous rangers program
The Australian
“Indigenous ranger jobs are proving transformative for my countrymen and women Australia wide,” Professor Sarra said. “Now is the time to commit to expanding their numbers.” With more than 20 per cent of Australia — more than 170 million hectares ...

Bellingen Courier Sun
Battle of Beersheba | Indigenous soldiers to be remembered
Bellingen Courier Sun
"This project will recognise the important contribution Indigenous Australians made at the Battle of Beersheba and will honour the service and sacrifice of every Australian who served in that campaign by bringing these stories to life for everyone ...