Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:23:00 +1000

• Concern over future funding for Indigenous health
The Australian Medical Association is concerned the Federal Government's new funding arrangements will not improve outcomes for remote Northern Territory Aboriginal communities.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:46:00 +1000

• Parenting program taken to remote communities
A new program will be introduced in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory to help build parents' confidence caring for their children.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:36:00 +1000

• New CEO for Indigenous employment organisation
The Wunan Corporation has a new chief executive officer.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:28:00 +1000

• Heart disorder affects Aborigines 20 years earlier
Cardiology researchers say Indigenous people hospitalised with a common heart disorder are on average 20 years younger than non-Indigenous people.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:36:00 +1000

• Indigenous Australians recognised in NSW constitution
The New South Wales constitution now recognises Aboriginal people as the first people in the state, after the Premier introduced a new bill into parliament today.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:34:00 +1000

• Barnett regrets adviser's 'talk-fest' comments
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett says he regrets that one of his advisers labelled the Kimberley Land Council's (KLC) annual general meeting a "non-specific talk-fest".

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:01:00 +1000

• More consultation needed on key issues: Crossin
Northern Territory Labor Senator Trish Crossin says the Government will have to listen more closely to the concerns of Indigenous communities about the federal intervention if it wants to retain power.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:03:00 +1000

• Dictionary turns Aboriginal words into good health
The first dictionary translating anatomical and medical terms from English to an ancient Aboriginal language has been published.

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:35:00 +1000

• NSW Parliament to recognise Indigenous Australians
Indigenous leaders will gather at the New South Wale Parliament today for the introduction of a new bill recognising Aboriginal people as the first people in the state.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:01:00 +1000

• Indigenous radio station under administration
The Registrar of Indigenous Corporations has put a Carnarvon media station under special administration.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:55:00 +1000

• Rio Tinto begins fly-in, fly-out program to Pilbara mines
Rio Tinto has begun a fly-in, fly-out program in Derby in a bid to bolster its workforce on the Pilbara mines.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:23:00 +1000

• Decade-long push for native title settled
Kaytetye traditional owners of an area south of Tennant Creek are today celebrating a native title determination that has taken a decade to resolve.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:18:00 +1000

• Opposition: Aboriginal health clinic neglected
The New South Wales Opposition says the Labor Government has ignored the needs of an Aboriginal health clinic in the Bega Valley, in the state's South East.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:31:00 +1000

• Grog troubles linked to prices: Aboriginal congress
The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress says the Northern Territory Government still needs to reduce alcohol consumption by ensuring strong liquor is made more expensive than weaker drinks.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:42:00 +1000

• Govt praises asbestos clean-up at Koori village
The State Environment Department says it is pleased at the amount of re-used or recycled waste retrieved from the Wallaga Lake koori village, on the New South Wales far south coast near Bermagui.