Mainstream Media (Keywords: Indigenous, Australia)

Perceived lack of jobs, education lowers Indigenous aspirations: Mission ...
ABC Online
The aspirations of many young Indigenous people are diminished because of a perceived lack of education and employment opportunities where they live, a report has found. Nearly a quarter - 22.9 per cent - of youths surveyed by Mission Australia said ...
Youths lose hope over work prospectsThe Australian

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Perceived lack of jobs, education lowers Indigenous aspirations: Mission ...
Yahoo!7 News
"Our report really highlights the critical need for young Indigenous people to be supported and mentored as they make their way through school into adulthood, so that they know, like everybody should know, that they can build a bright future in ...
Perceived lack of jobs 'lowers Indigenous aspirations'ABC Message Stick
Youths lose hope over work prospectsThe Australian

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Australia: Indigenous art on show in Darwin
International Meetings Review
Darwin Convention Centre (DCC) is set to host Australia's premier showcase of contemporary Indigenous talent: the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) on August 8-10, 2014. The theme for this year's event, “Our art makes more than a living. Our Art is ...

Youths lose hope over work prospects
The Australian
“With Australia in the midst of a debate about indigenous welfare and employment, this report highlights the critical need for young indigenous people to be supported and mentored as they make their way through school into adulthood,” Ms Yeomans said.

Swans players and Lend Lease working for indigenous Australians
The Age
Business and sport have converged with Sydney Swan premiership players, Michael O'Louhglin and Adam Goodes, teaming up with Lend Lease, to offer education and recognition for young and old indigenous Australians. Wearing their many hats, the two ...

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Indigenous groups welcome scrapping of Racial Discrimination Act changes
ABC Online
The decision to scrap proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act will come as a big relief to WA's Indigenous population, the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) says. The Federal Government was considering lifting the ban on ...
Racial Discrimination Act 18C backflip due to 'Aboriginal pain' not Muslim ...Yahoo!7 News
Tony Abbott abandons push to alter race-hate legislationThe Australian
Tony Abbott makes a welcome 'leader's call' by dumping proposed changes to ...Sydney Morning Herald
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Nutritionists warn gap won't be closed if Indigenous diet doesn't improved
ABC Online
MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: Closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is a top priority for the Federal and State Governments. But nutritionists are warning that goal won't be achieved unless more attention is paid to ...

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AFL improving the education of Indigenous youth
The Roar
Over the past 40 years the sport of Australian football has punched above its weight with respect to the number of Indigenous participants at the elite level. At present Indigenous Australians account for 2.7 per cent of the total population while ...

Continuing the rich history of Indigenous advocates
UNICEF Australia (blog)
Luckily for me and for many other young Indigenous People around this nation, we have also had a history of strong, resilient activists. Activists like Eddie Mabo, Charlie Perkins, Vincent Lingiari, Dr. Yunupingu, Michael Mansell, Rosalie Kunoth-Monks ...

Nova Peris calls on white Australia to lead on Indigenous recognition
ABC Local
Nova Peris calls on white Australia to lead on Indigenous recognition. Updated August 05, 2014 08:58:08. Labor Senator Nova Peris's impassioned speech calling on white Australians recognise Indigenous people in the constitution. Source: ABC News ...

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Nova Peris calls constitution 'white fella rulebook', makes impassioned plea ...
ABC Online
Nova Peris has told the Garma Festival in East Arnhem Land that constitutional recognition of Aboriginal people will have to become a cause for white Australians, not just Indigenous people. The Northern Territory's Labor Senator and first Indigenous ...
Bob Hawke: nuclear waste storage could end Indigenous disadvantageThe Guardian
Hawke campaigns for indigenous rightsThe Australian
Andrew Forrest's report on opportunities for Aboriginal Australians falls shortBrisbane Times

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Bob Hawke: nuclear waste storage could end Indigenous disadvantage
The Guardian
Australia could end the disadvantage endured by its Indigenous population by opening up traditional lands as dumping sites for nuclear waste from around the world, a former prime minister, Bob Hawke, has said. Hawke said he was confident that the ...
Hawke campaigns for indigenous rightsThe Australian
Andrew Forrest's report on opportunities for Aboriginal Australians falls shortBrisbane Times
Hawke supports first AustraliansSky News Australia
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Indigenous homelands could be opened up in tourism plan for Arnhem Land
The Guardian
Now more than 20 Yolngu homelands have signalled interest in a plan to significantly boost cultural tourism in the region, which for many non-Indigenous Australians remains a complete unknown. The not-for-profit Lirrwi Tourism corporation, which ...

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Rio Tinto establish Indigenous mining training centre
Australian Mining
Regarding the establishment of the new mining centre, Rio Tinto managing director Australia Phil Edmands said the miner was pleased to strengthen its partnership with the Yolngu people. "We believe this training centre will be an important catalyst for ...

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More indigenous voices needed in media
Radio Australia
And the message that emerged was one of a need for more indigenous voices to be heard on traditional and non-traditional media platforms. OURMedia conference organiser, Dr Verena Thomas says more support for community participation is needed.

Bill Shorten's indigenous referendum demands
The Australian
“Symbolic change is not good enough — preambular change will not suffice,” the Opposition Leader said. “It would be an uplifting moment for the Australian people to make it clear we do not tolerate or accept racism in any form.” Mr Shorten said ...

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Bill Shorten's indigenous referendum demands
The Australian
“It would be an uplifting moment for the Australian people to make it clear we do not tolerate or accept racism in any form.” Mr Shorten said indigenous people had made clear that banning racism in the Constitution was “vital”. He said the Expert Panel ...

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Brisbane Times
Andrew Forrest's report on opportunities for Aboriginal Australians falls short
Brisbane Times
The billionaire businessman Andrew Forrest has long been noted for his passion for Aboriginal advancement and in programs that help create jobs and opportunities for Aboriginal Australians. His report on the subject last week reveals all of his passion ...
First Australians: Disparity and their land rightsArab News
Welfare 2.0? Abbott, Forrest and the “Healthy Welfare Card”Practical Ethics (blog)

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Andrew Forrest's report on opportunities for Aboriginal Australians falls short
WA today
The billionaire businessman Andrew Forrest has long been noted for his passion for Aboriginal advancement and in programs that help create jobs and opportunities for Aboriginal Australians. His report on the subject last week reveals all of his passion ...
Welfare 2.0? Abbott, Forrest and the “Healthy Welfare Card”Practical Ethics (blog)

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Hawke campaigns for indigenous rights
The Australian
"It will be a chance for all Australians to acknowledge the inspiring achievements of the First Australians, reflected in the world's oldest living cultures, are the rightful opening chapter of Australia's story, and it will be a chance for us to say ...

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