Australia is dealing with its worst Diphtheria outbreak on record. 

Over 130 people have been affected in the Northern Territory alone with Aboriginal people accounting for 95 per cent of recent cases. 

The federal government has set aside over $7 million to help the NT government and Aboriginal organisations address the outbreak. 

Other stories this week include: 
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre has written an open letter criticising the state government’s proposed Aboriginal heritage bill. 
A hydrogeologist says the location of Brisbane’s planned Olympic stadium needs to be preserved. 
And whale researchers have found humpbacks can move between Queensland and Brazil. 

This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen.  

Australia is dealing with its worst Diphtheria outbreak on record.&nbsp;
Over 130 people have been affected in the Northern Territory alone with Aboriginal people accounting for 95 per cent of recent cases.&nbsp;
The federal government has set aside over $7 million to help the NT government and Aboriginal organisations address the outbreak.&nbsp;
Other stories this week include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre has written an open letter criticising the state government&rsquo;s proposed Aboriginal heritage bill.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A hydrogeologist says the location of Brisbane&rsquo;s planned Olympic stadium needs to be preserved.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And whale researchers have found humpbacks can move between Queensland and Brazil.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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