The Finocchario government has accepted all 45 recommendations from an independent review commissioned following the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

The review has been generally welcomed but some say it should have gone further.

Other Highlights:
Political violence has been condemned widely following alleged attacks targeting two female politicians.
An increase in homelessness is expected due to the Northern Territory's latest housing policy.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The Finocchario government has accepted all 45 recommendations from an independent review commissioned following the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.
The review has been generally welcomed but some say it should have gone further.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Political violence has been condemned widely following alleged attacks targeting two female politicians.</li>
<li>An increase in homelessness is expected due to the Northern Territory's latest housing policy.</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.

Mixed responses to Northern Territory child protection review

Legal services and women's safety advocates in the Northern Territory say changes to suppression laws for sexual offences may hurt some victims.

They're calling for the Northern Territory Government to listen to victims and their support services

Other Highlights:
Dialysis patients, homeless Territorians and families fleeing violence lost a roof over their heads this week in Darwin.
Language experts meet to discuss language revitalisation, teaching and learning.
Queensland's first Aboriginal doctor will hang up his stethoscope after more than 30 years in primary health care.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Legal services and women's safety advocates in the Northern Territory say changes to suppression laws for sexual offences may hurt some victims.
They're calling for the Northern Territory Government to listen to victims and their support services
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Dialysis patients, homeless Territorians and families fleeing violence lost a roof over their heads this week in Darwin.</li>
<li>Language experts meet to discuss language revitalisation, teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Queensland's first Aboriginal doctor will hang up his stethoscope after more than 30 years in primary health care.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

An Indigenous health pioneer reflects on his career

The Minister for Indigenous Australians has questioned why the Pilbara, such a hub of wealth for the country, is experiencing food insecurity.

It's one of the key topics at a recent community round table on child protection in Western Australia.

Other Highlights:
Critics have described the closure of a temporary accommodation in Darwin as a blatant move to shift Indigenous people out of Darwin.
A new study shows the effect colonisation has had on Australia's woodlands and the fire risk they pose.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The Minister for Indigenous Australians has questioned why the Pilbara, such a hub of wealth for the country, is experiencing food insecurity.
It's one of the key topics at a recent community round table on child protection in Western Australia.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Critics have described the closure of a temporary accommodation in Darwin as a blatant move to shift Indigenous people out of Darwin.</li>
<li>A new study shows the effect colonisation has had on Australia's woodlands and the fire risk they pose.</li>
</ul>
This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Colonisation has created a "catastrophic fire loop" for Australian forests

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.

Mixed responses to Northern Territory child protection review

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