More than $650 million dollars of government-controlled money has been unlocked to drive Aboriginal development across the Northern Territory.

Until now, it had been locked up in the government controlled Aboriginal Benefits Account.
Aboriginal Investment NT has developed a five-year plan to support Aboriginal organisations and businesses and investment opportunities in the territory.

NIRS speaks to CEO, Elly Patira, about what this means for the community. 

Other highlights:
Independent Senator, Lidia Thorpe calls on the Federal Government to intervene after another youth dies in custody in Western Australia;
Five Indigenous writers walk away with prizes at the Queensland Literary Awards; and
Owner of First Nations start-up Yindi Indigenous Manufacturing, talks about their furniture collaboration with Officeworks.   

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.  

More than $650 million dollars of government-controlled money has been unlocked to drive Aboriginal development across the Northern Territory.
Until now, it had been locked up in the government controlled Aboriginal Benefits Account. Aboriginal Investment NT has developed a five-year plan to support Aboriginal organisations and businesses and investment opportunities in the territory.
NIRS speaks to CEO, Elly Patira, about what this means for the community. 
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Independent Senator, Lidia Thorpe calls on the Federal Government to intervene after another youth dies in custody in Western Australia;</li>
<li>Five Indigenous writers walk away with prizes at the Queensland Literary Awards; and</li>
<li>Owner of First Nations start-up Yindi Indigenous Manufacturing, talks about their furniture collaboration with Officeworks.   </li>
</ul>
This week's 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.

Hundreds of millions of dollars unlocked in the NT for Aboriginal development

In Queensland, the Truth Telling and Healing inquiry will be scrapped should the LNP wins the state election.   

The LNP originally supported the Path to Treaty Act but backed away citing the failure of the Voice Referendum last year.  In it's election pitch to Queenslanders, the LNP says its too divisive.

You will hear why the Inquiry chair Joshua Creamer believes their work will continue regardless of election result.   

Other Highlights:
A suite of new crime laws in the NT have been labelled as racist.  Independent MP for Mulka says it's all about pushing Indigenous people out of towns;
Senator Lidia Thorpe speaks about her protest against King Charles III during the monach's visit to Australia;
Women of Colour's workplace report finds discrimination against women of colour is increasing. Executive Director Dr Varina Michaels says it's shocking but not surprising; and
New horror film Moogai hits cinemas soon.  You will hear what inspired writer and director, Jon Bell.  

In Queensland, the Truth Telling and Healing inquiry will be scrapped should the LNP wins the state election.   
The LNP originally supported the Path to Treaty Act but backed away citing the failure of the Voice Referendum last year.  In it's election pitch to Queenslanders, the LNP says its too divisive.
You will hear why the Inquiry chair Joshua Creamer believes their work will continue regardless of election result.   
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>A suite of new crime laws in the NT have been labelled as racist.  Independent MP for Mulka says it's all about pushing Indigenous people out of towns;</li>
<li>Senator Lidia Thorpe speaks about her protest against King Charles III during the monach's visit to Australia;</li>
<li>Women of Colour's workplace report finds discrimination against women of colour is increasing. Executive Director Dr Varina Michaels says it's shocking but not surprising; and</li>
<li>New horror film Moogai hits cinemas soon.  You will hear what inspired writer and director, Jon Bell.  </li>
</ul>

Future of Queensland's truth-telling and treaty in doubt

This week Indigenous leaders have been reflecting on the past 12 months following the one year anniversary of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum. 

Speaking to NIRS the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says it's time to focus on Closing the Gap and for the nation to continue to push for systemic change. 

Other Highlights Include:
Amnesty International's Indigenous spokesperson Rodney Dillon highlights the polices which will impact young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders going into the Queensland State Election. 
Kooma man and activist Wayne Wharton outlines upcoming protests against King Charles III's Australian Visit.    
And, Traditional yarning circles are being used to reduce suicidal thoughts among First Nations school students in Queensland.

This weeks show is presented by Harrison Pedersen.  

This week Indigenous leaders have been reflecting on the past 12 months following the one year anniversary of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum. 
Speaking to NIRS the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says it's time to focus on Closing the Gap and for the nation to continue to push for systemic change. 
Other Highlights Include:
<ul>
<li>Amnesty International's Indigenous spokesperson Rodney Dillon highlights the polices which will impact young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders going into the Queensland State Election. </li>
<li>Kooma man and activist Wayne Wharton outlines upcoming protests against King Charles III's Australian Visit.    </li>
<li>And, Traditional yarning circles are being used to reduce suicidal thoughts among First Nations school students in Queensland.</li>
</ul>
This weeks show is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

Calls for systemic change one year on from the voice referendum

The Centre against Racial Profiling has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are 11 times more likely to be searched by Victorian Police than non Indigenous people. 

The Centre's Dr Tamar Hopkins has told NIRS the situation is stark. 

Other Highlights: 
Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry is working on bespoke hearings in Cherbourg. 
Dr Tim Senior explains why 88 per cent of GPs are happier working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
And, Indigenous-led game Studio GUCK breakdown their game Blaktasia: Invasion of the Murk. 

This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen. 

The Centre against Racial Profiling has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are 11 times more likely to be searched by Victorian Police than non Indigenous people. 
The Centre's Dr Tamar Hopkins has told NIRS the situation is stark. 
Other Highlights: 
<ul>
<li>Queensland's Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry is working on bespoke hearings in Cherbourg. </li>
<li>Dr Tim Senior explains why 88 per cent of GPs are happier working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.</li>
<li>And, Indigenous-led game Studio GUCK breakdown their game Blaktasia: Invasion of the Murk. </li>
</ul>
This week's show is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

Hundreds of millions of dollars unlocked in the NT for Aboriginal development

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