The Head of Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry says this week's hearings have uncovered "160 years of failure" from the state's government departments.  

This week the Inquiry has heard from the Queensland Police Service, the health department and the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. 

Inquiry Chair Joshua Creamer has told NIRS the evidence showed that the departments had failed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 

Other highlights: 
South Australia's voice for Indigenous children "Wakwakurna Kanyini" launches. 
Redfern Legal Centre launches a first of it's kind Police Accountability Dashboard.
And The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency's Principal Legal Officer Jared Sharp welcomes the return of Community Courts. 

This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen

The Head of Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry says this week's hearings have uncovered "160 years of failure" from the state's government departments.  
This week the Inquiry has heard from the Queensland Police Service, the health department and the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. 
Inquiry Chair Joshua Creamer has told NIRS the evidence showed that the departments had failed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 
Other highlights: 
<ul>
<li>South Australia's voice for Indigenous children "Wakwakurna Kanyini" launches. </li>
<li>Redfern Legal Centre launches a first of it's kind Police Accountability Dashboard.</li>
<li>And The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency's Principal Legal Officer Jared Sharp welcomes the return of Community Courts. </li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen

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National Indigenous Radio Service's (NIRS) weekly wrap of First Nations stories. It takes a look at issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia and at First Nations matters around the globe.

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National Indigenous Radio’s Weekly News-in-Review takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting First Nations communities around Australia.

National Indigenous Radio’s Weekly News-in-Review takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting First Nations communities around Australia.

160 years of failure: Queensland's Truth-Telling Inquiry Continues

A national strategy to improve food security in remote Indigenous communities has been welcomed by the Northern Territory's peak body for Aboriginal health.

The Federal Government has announced a 10-year plan to improve the accessibility and quality of fresh and healthy food in remote communities.

Other Highlights:
Queensland researchers have been surprised by hospital emergency department figures that show Indigenous Australians are twice as likely to go to hospital with asthma and allergy related illnesses compared to other Australians.
11 sacred sites in western Arnhem Land Northern Territory will now have stronger legal land protections.
Only one in five Australian work places have eliminated the gender pay gap.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

A national strategy to improve food security in remote Indigenous communities has been welcomed by the Northern Territory's peak body for Aboriginal health.
The Federal Government has announced a 10-year plan to improve the accessibility and quality of fresh and healthy food in remote communities.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Queensland researchers have been surprised by hospital emergency department figures that show Indigenous Australians are twice as likely to go to hospital with asthma and allergy related illnesses compared to other Australians.</li>
<li>11 sacred sites in western Arnhem Land Northern Territory will now have stronger legal land protections.</li>
<li>Only one in five Australian work places have eliminated the gender pay gap.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

A national strategy announced to improve food security in remote Indigenous communities.

Culturally unsafe and lack of access to healthcare is leading to Indigenous children and young people dying from rheumatic heart disease. 

That's what Indigenous researchers from the University of Queensland have found. 

Other Highlights:
An eight year project has concluded aiming to paint a clear picture of the atrocities committed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders during the frontier wars. 
The floodwaters that have left a trail of destruction in north Queensland are now having an impact on the Great Barrier Reef and sea grass meadows.
Nike has teamed up with an Indigenous artist to design Australia's national soccer kits.

This week's episode if presented by Adam Evans.

Culturally unsafe and lack of access to healthcare is leading to Indigenous children and young people dying from rheumatic heart disease.&nbsp;
That's what Indigenous researchers from the University of Queensland have found.&nbsp;
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>An eight year project has concluded aiming to paint a clear picture of the atrocities committed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders during the frontier wars.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The floodwaters that have left a trail of destruction in north Queensland are now having an impact on the Great Barrier Reef and sea grass meadows.</li>
<li>Nike has teamed up with an Indigenous artist to design Australia's national soccer kits.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode if presented by Adam Evans.

Culturally unsafe healthcare leads to more young people dying from rheumatic heart disease.

There was plenty of energy over the weekend with over 37 thousand fans attending Optus Stadium to watch the Indigenous All Stars beat Fremantle by 43 points.

After 10-years since the last All Stars games, the Indigenous side proved too good for the Dockers winning 108 points to 65.

All Stars captain Michael Walters hopes he’s helped inspire the next generation of All Stars players.

Other Highlights include:
Japanese encephalitis has been detected at two Queensland piggeries, Australian Pork Limited, CEO, Margo Andrae breaks down what that could mean for farmers and shoppers.
Charles Darwin University marine researcher Dr Carol Palmer teams up with Indigenous rangers to boost conservation on the top end.
UQ PHD candidate Kaitlin Barham explains how rising temperatures are changing crocodile's behaviour in North Queensland. 
And Archibald Prize winning artist Blak Douglas breaks down "Face Value", his new exhibit at New South Wales’ Parliament House.

This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

There was plenty of energy over the weekend with over 37 thousand fans attending Optus Stadium to watch the Indigenous All Stars beat Fremantle by 43 points.
After 10-years since the last All Stars games, the Indigenous side proved too good for the Dockers winning 108 points to 65.
All Stars captain Michael Walters hopes he&rsquo;s helped inspire the next generation of All Stars players.
Other Highlights include:
<ul>
<li>Japanese encephalitis has been detected at two Queensland piggeries, Australian Pork Limited, CEO, Margo Andrae breaks down what that could mean for farmers and shoppers.</li>
<li>Charles Darwin University marine researcher Dr Carol Palmer teams up with Indigenous rangers to boost conservation on the top end.</li>
<li>UQ PHD candidate Kaitlin Barham explains how rising temperatures are changing crocodile's behaviour in North Queensland.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And Archibald Prize winning artist Blak Douglas breaks down "Face Value", his new exhibit at New South Wales&rsquo; Parliament House.</li>
</ul>
This week&rsquo;s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

160 years of failure: Queensland's Truth-Telling Inquiry Continues

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