A community roundtable in Perth has called for the Western Australian government to legislate a dedicated state commissioner for Indigenous children, with real power to monitor and advance First Nations rights across the state.

It's also called for an independent peak body representing Aboriginal children and families to improve coordination and accountability.

Other Highlights:
Researchers from Adelaide University say rising seas and the loss of cultural heritage is causing climate grief in Australia and Pacific nations.
Marranunggu man Yung Milla is the first rapper and first Indigenous person to win the reality tv show, The Voice.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

A community roundtable in Perth has called for the Western Australian government to legislate a dedicated state commissioner for Indigenous children, with real power to monitor and advance First Nations rights across the state.
It's also called for an independent peak body representing Aboriginal children and families to improve coordination and accountability.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Researchers from Adelaide University say rising seas and the loss of cultural heritage is causing climate grief in Australia and Pacific nations.</li>
<li>Marranunggu man Yung Milla is the first rapper and first Indigenous person to win the reality tv show, The Voice.</li>
</ul>
This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

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.

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.

Weekly News In Review

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.

Calls for an Indigenous children's commissioner in WA

Somewhat reminiscent of historic underpaid wages claims by Indigenous workers, a new study has found mob earn around $15,000 less than other workers each year.

That's the equivalent of them providing free labour for two months.

Other Highlights:
The ongoing use of drones in a regional New South Wales town has been described as law enforcement overreach.  
Gay men, bisexual men and their sexual partners are being encouraged to get tested for mpox. '
Extra rookie spots have been created to turn around the dwindling numbers of Indigenous players in the men and women's AFL competition.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Somewhat reminiscent of historic underpaid wages claims by Indigenous workers, a new study has found mob earn around $15,000 less than other workers each year.
That's the equivalent of them providing free labour for two months.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>The ongoing use of drones in a regional New South Wales town has been described as law enforcement overreach. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Gay men, bisexual men and their sexual partners are being encouraged to get tested for mpox. '</li>
<li>Extra rookie spots have been created to turn around the dwindling numbers of Indigenous players in the men and women's AFL competition.</li>
</ul>
This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Indigenous workers across the country paid less again

There's been a massive backlash this week following racist comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Her remarks have been condemned by politicians and multiple complaints have been lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Other Highlights:
Australia has dropped the ball on HIV and sexual health, with new data showing infections continue to rise in First Nations communities.
A marine rescue expert had a heart breaking experience watching a female humpback grieve as her dead calf laid on sea floor off the Gold Coast.
Artists from remote communities across the Northern Territory and Western Australia learn about contracts, marketing, media training at Bush Bands Bizz.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

There's been a massive backlash this week following racist comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
Her remarks have been condemned by politicians and multiple complaints have been lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Australia has dropped the ball on HIV and sexual health, with new data showing infections continue to rise in First Nations communities.</li>
<li>A marine rescue expert had a heart breaking experience watching a female humpback grieve as her dead calf laid on sea floor off the Gold Coast.</li>
<li>Artists from remote communities across the Northern Territory and Western Australia learn about contracts, marketing, media training at Bush Bands Bizz.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Complaints lodged against Pauline Hanson's racist comments

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council says the Minns Government has failed to deliver a genuine partnership, shared decision-making and accountability.

They have now pulled out of Closing the Gap discussions.

The state's Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations says the government needs to back it's commitment with action.

Other Highlights:
Australians feeding birds in their yards are being urged to stop, with H5 bird flu continuing to threaten endangered birds and mammals across the country. 
A new restriction means AFL coaches have to limit contact work in pre-season training.
And an El Nino is building, but what is it?

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council says the Minns Government has failed to deliver a genuine partnership, shared decision-making and accountability.
They have now pulled out of Closing the Gap discussions.
The state's Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations says the government needs to back it's commitment with action.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Australians feeding birds in their yards are being urged to stop, with H5 bird flu continuing to threaten endangered birds and mammals across the country.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new restriction means AFL coaches have to limit contact work in pre-season training.</li>
<li>And an El Nino is building, but what is it?</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Calls for an Indigenous children's commissioner in WA

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