An Aboriginal leader says the abuse of young boys in Australian custody is nothing new. Kyle Slabb from the Bunkulung tribe in the Gold Coast is one of the few who isn’t shocked by the disturbing footage released on the ABC network programme, Four Corners, this week.
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First Aboriginal woman elected to Australian House of Representatives
The first Aboriginal woman has secured a position in Australia's House of Representatives. Indigenous academic Jessa Rogers says Burney's victory over the Barton electorate is a major milestone for Aboriginal people. However, with an uncertain outcome from the weekend's federal election, she says she is also uncertain about how the votes will pan out.
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Larrakia settlement a step towards further cultural redress
Under the Land Claims Act, the Kenbi Land Claim in the Northern Territory has given one of nine families’ recognition as traditional owners to 50,000 hectares of land near Darwin. However, Nigel Browne, from one of the families not included, says despite this, all Larrakia peoples will benefit.
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Plans underway for Indigenous Australia vs NZ Māori league match
The New Zealand Māori Rugby League are currently in negotiations to set up an exhibition between the Māori team and an Indigenous Australian team.
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Seventh indigenous gathering of Healing Our Spirit Worldwide
The seventh indigenous gathering of "Healing Our Spirit Worldwide" kicked off in Hamilton today. It's the largest health gathering of its kind in the world and will be held over the next four days.
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Will new Australian PM address long-standing Aboriginal issues?
New Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull has been sworn as Prime Minister of Australia in a ceremony this afternoon at Australia's Government House.
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Aboriginal leader looks to Māori for inspiration
Indigenous rights advocate Sam Cook is in NZ looking at social housing and health models that benefit Māori communities.
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Noongar people remain steadfast despite police raids
Despite aggressive police raids on the Tent Embassy at Matagarup in Perth over the last few days, the Noongar people are determined to stay on their land to protest against the planned closure of remote Aboriginal communities across Western Australia.
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Rally against closure of aboriginal communities held in Wellington
A rally over the closure of Aboriginal communities was held outside of Parliament and also included former MPs.
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Numerous rallies around the world in support of Aboriginal comminities
Multiple rallies across the globe were held to raise awareness of the forced closures of Aboriginal communities in Australia, supporters in New Zealand adding their voice to stop the closures.
