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September 5, 2013 in Video
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September 5, 2013 in History, Video
Welcome To The Torres Strait Islands Community
Senior Sergent David Joachim of Gold Coast District inherited a treasure trove of photo slides and artifacts from his father, who…

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Ex-miner photographs First Nations people to help preserve disappearing culture
Darumbal and Yiman man Trent White picked up a camera after watching traditional knowledge disappear with the passing of each elder. He's now trying to help save it, one portrait at a time.
Indigenous leader calls for more direct funding for closing the gap
A central Queensland Indigenous leader says more funding should be in the hands of grass roots groups who are working at closing the gap because mainstream organisations will undercut their funding.
After years of failure, Australia and its states agree to historic new Closing the Gap plan
For the first time, Australia will commit to reducing Indigenous imprisonment rates, suicides and child removals under a historic Closing the Gap agreement to be unveiled by the Prime Minister today.
Torres Strait Islanders fear time running out for legal recognition of traditional adoptions
Campaigners for the recognition of kupai omasker fear the Queensland Government is running out of time to fulfil its 2017 election promise to legislate the practice.
'Incredible warrior spirit': Indigenous families brace for a difficult Anzac Day
Anzac Day is a chance for some Indigenous families to "right the wrongs" their ancestors suffered, but some of them fear there is "no opportunity for healing" this year.
Torres Strait Island residents say coronavirus lockdown rules 'impossible' in already overcrowded houses
With only four ICU beds in the nearest hospital and local leadership in flux, this tiny island is taking matters into its own hands as it prepares to face the coronavirus spread.
'If COVID-19 gets into our communities, we are gone': Indigenous leaders' dire coronavirus warning
A COVID-19 outbreak in remote Indigenous communities would be "catastrophic", Australia's peak Aboriginal health body warns.
Morrison vows to scrap 'government-knows-best' approach to failed Indigenous policy
As another Closing the Gap report lays bare the extent of Indigenous disadvantage in Australia, Scott Morrison declares a "top-down" approach is failing and will be replaced by a plan developed by Indigenous people.
Ken Wyatt calls for constitutional recognition before next election
The Indigenous Affairs Minister says he will take a proposal for to legislate an Indigenous voice to Parliament to the Prime Minister, and a referendum to only 'recognise' Indigenous people in this term of Parliament.
'Spiritual harm' payouts are likely to cost billions of dollars. So how does it work?
Native title experts and land councils say a proposed native title compensation claim for bauxite mining in Arnhem Land is just the tip of the iceberg for state governments and the Commonwealth.

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