This week the Productivity Commission handed down it's latest findings on Closing the Gap and the results were damning. 

Out of the 19 targets set out by the National Agreement between Australian governments, the commission found just five of the target where on track to be met by 2030 and four have gone backwards.

One of the concerning targets focusses on reducing Indigenous suicide.  Menang woman, Megan Karkouer, director of the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Project says the impact of suicide on families is devastating.  

Other highlights:
Catherine Liddle, deputy co-convenor of the Coalition of Peaks, focuses on some of the good outcomes of Closing the Gap.
The First People's Disability Network's express their profound disappointment at the Federal Government's response to the findings of the Disability Royal Commission 
Mob in Tasmania set up camp on the front lawns of Parliament House demanding action on the State's stalled treaty process; and
An impressive line of performers set to entertain at the 23rd Garma Festival for the next four days in the Top End. 

This week's episode is presented by Nance Haxton.

This week the Productivity Commission handed down it's latest findings on Closing the Gap and the results were damning. 
Out of the 19 targets set out by the <a href="https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national-agreement">National Agreement</a> between Australian governments, the commission found just five of the target where on track to be met by 2030 and four have gone backwards.
One of the concerning targets focusses on reducing Indigenous suicide.  Menang woman, Megan Karkouer, director of the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Project says the impact of suicide on families is devastating.  
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Catherine Liddle, deputy co-convenor of the Coalition of Peaks, focuses on some of the good outcomes of Closing the Gap.</li>
<li>The First People's Disability Network's express their profound disappointment at the Federal Government's response to the findings of the Disability Royal Commission </li>
<li>Mob in Tasmania set up camp on the front lawns of Parliament House demanding action on the State's stalled treaty process; and</li>
<li>An impressive line of performers set to entertain at the 23rd Garma Festival for the next four days in the Top End. </li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Nance Haxton.

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.

Damning report on Closing the Gap targets

Foreign nationals illegally entering Australia through the Northern Territory coastline have angered the Northern Land Council.

The NLC's concerned about an increase in foreign fishing vessels along the NT coast.

The Council says rangers on Croker Island had to help four men who claimed to have paid $6,000 US dollars to be taken to Australia.

Other Highlights
A new report finds childhood trauma has a big influence on the behaviour of teenagers in the youth justice system.
A majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders don't believe their gendered violence complaints will be taken seriously by police. That is a finding within the latest National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey.
A week of cultural ceremonies to acknowledge the Aboriginal men and boys who were incarcerated and buried on the island has wrapped up on Wadjemup, also known as Rottnest Island.
And we look at the bill that aims to alter the Treaty of Waitangi to apply to all citizens of New Zealand with nothing to differentiate Maori and non Maori. 

This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.  

Foreign nationals illegally entering Australia through the Northern Territory coastline have angered the Northern Land Council.
The NLC's concerned about an increase in foreign fishing vessels along the NT coast.
The Council says rangers on Croker Island had to help four men who claimed to have paid $6,000 US dollars to be taken to Australia.
Other Highlights
<ul>
<li>A new report finds childhood trauma has a big influence on the behaviour of teenagers in the youth justice system.</li>
<li>A majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders don't believe their gendered violence complaints will be taken seriously by police. That is a finding within the latest National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey.</li>
<li>A week of cultural ceremonies to acknowledge the Aboriginal men and boys who were incarcerated and buried on the island has wrapped up on Wadjemup, also known as Rottnest Island.</li>
<li>And we look at the bill that aims to alter the Treaty of Waitangi to apply to all citizens of New Zealand with nothing to differentiate Maori and non Maori. </li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.

The Northern Land Council raises concerns about foreign nationals entering Australia through the Northern Territory coastline.

Indigenous leaders call on the Queensland Government to change its decision to scrap the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.  Inquiry chair, Joshua Creamer KC, along with Victoria's Yoorrook Commissioner Adjunct Professor, Sue-Anne Hunter talk about the importance of truth-telling.  Cherboug leaders also urge the government to continue hearings planned for their community.  

Other highlights:
Larrakia traditional owner resigns in protest of NT laws allowing children as young as 10 to be locked up;
Race Commissioner presents a bleak picture of entrenched racism in the country; and 
Winners at Reconciliation Australia's Indigenous Governance Awards

This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.  

Indigenous leaders call on the Queensland Government to change its decision to scrap the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.  Inquiry chair, Joshua Creamer KC, along with Victoria's Yoorrook Commissioner Adjunct Professor, Sue-Anne Hunter talk about the importance of truth-telling.  Cherboug leaders also urge the government to continue hearings planned for their community.  
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Larrakia traditional owner resigns in protest of NT laws allowing children as young as 10 to be locked up;</li>
<li>Race Commissioner presents a bleak picture of entrenched racism in the country; and </li>
<li>Winners at Reconciliation Australia's Indigenous Governance Awards</li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Adam Evans.

First Nations call on Qld government to stay on the path of Treaty and Truth-telling

Optus is the latest telco to run foul of consumer law in Australia.

Consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accused Optus for allegedly selling products to vulnerable customers they did not want or need, and then chasing them for debts. 

Most of the impacted consumers were Indigenous people living in regional, remote and very remote parts of the Northern Territory.

Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb says many consumers experienced financial harm, incurring thousands of dollars of debt and experienced trauma such as shame, fear, and emotional distress about the debts or being pursued by debt collectors.

She spoke to NIRS this week about the nature of the breaches.

Other Highlights:
An investigation by consumer advocacy group, Choice, found essential groceries costs doubled in remote communities compared to capital cities.
Applications for the AMA's Indigenous Medical Scholarship are now open. Indigenous students are encouraged to apply.
The Work Exposure in Government Program brought together 55 students to Parliament House to provide hands-on experience and exposure to job opportunities.
The Federal Government has unveiled a First Nations Visitor Economy Partnership that will give Indigenous-owned businesses access to greater economic opportunities.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.  

Optus is the latest telco to run foul of consumer law in Australia.
Consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accused Optus for allegedly selling products to vulnerable customers they did not want or need, and then chasing them for debts. 
Most of the impacted consumers were Indigenous people living in regional, remote and very remote parts of the Northern Territory.
Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb says many consumers experienced financial harm, incurring thousands of dollars of debt and experienced trauma such as shame, fear, and emotional distress about the debts or being pursued by debt collectors.
She spoke to NIRS this week about the nature of the breaches.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>An investigation by consumer advocacy group, Choice, found essential groceries costs doubled in remote communities compared to capital cities.</li>
<li>Applications for the AMA's Indigenous Medical Scholarship are now open. Indigenous students are encouraged to apply.</li>
<li>The Work Exposure in Government Program brought together 55 students to Parliament House to provide hands-on experience and exposure to job opportunities.</li>
<li>The Federal Government has unveiled a First Nations Visitor Economy Partnership that will give Indigenous-owned businesses access to greater economic opportunities.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Damning report on Closing the Gap targets

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