The Nyungah tribe in Western Australia are not only fighting against the government’s decision for the planned closures of the remote communities but also to return to their own community in Lockridge which was closed down 11 years.
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Aboriginal people call on John Key to support their communities
The spokesperson for the Aboriginal Swan Valley Nyungah community has called on Prime Minister John Key to put pressure on Australian PM Tony Abbott to reconsider the planned closure of up to 150 remote Aboriginal communities.
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Native Affairs- Aboriginal Community Closures
Imagine our government deciding to cut off public utilities to Te Hapua or Ruatahuna. That's what's happening to aboriginal communities in the outback of Western Australia.
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Māori supporters entertain indigenous protesters
After a number of police raids at the Tent Embassy on Heirisson Island in Perth, where the Nyoongar people and others are protesting against the closure of remote communities and their own land rights issues.
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Protests against closure of Aboriginal communities gain momentum
The protests against the impending closure of up to 150 aboriginal communities in Western Australia have gained momentum online and on the ground.
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Māori concern grows for remote Aboriginal communities
Māori experts in sustainable living and health are concerned over a proposed plan to close more than 100 of Western Australia's remote Indigenous communities.
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Māori students join online protest against the closure of Aboriginal communities
The fight to stop the closure of indigenous communities in Western Australia continues to grow. Ngā Tauira Māori, the Māori student association at the University of Auckland, are doing their part to raise awareness about the situation.
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Māori whānau in Perth help support Aboriginal community
The fight to stop the closure of Indigenous communities in Australia continues to grow on the ground and online.
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Online campaign against the closure of Aboriginal communities gains support
An online campaign against the closure of remote Aboriginal communities is gaining major traction online with politicians and celebrities alike supporting the call, including Hollywood superstar, Hugh Jackman.
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NZ MPs support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities
Plans to close more than 100 remote indigenous communities in Western Australia is being supported by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
