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.

National Indigenous News Review - 16 February 2026

The 18th anniversary of Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to Stolen Generations, was marked this week.

Funding has been allocated to boost support services for survivors.

The Healing Foundation says more needs to be done to improve aged care for Stolen Generations survivors.

Other Highlights:
Protestors were out in force this week to oppose the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Queensland introduces laws to ban the phrases From the River to the Sea and Globalise the Intifada.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The 18th anniversary of Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to Stolen Generations, was marked this week.
Funding has been allocated to boost support services for survivors.
The Healing Foundation says more needs to be done to improve aged care for Stolen Generations survivors.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Protestors were out in force this week to oppose the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.</li>
<li>Queensland introduces laws to ban the phrases From the River to the Sea and Globalise the Intifada.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

More work needed to improve aged care for Stolen Generations survivors

Last week's attempted bombing of Perth's Invasion Day rally has formally been declared a 'terrorist act' this week.

The man accused of throwing a home-made bomb into the crowd has been charged with engaging in a terrorist act.

Other highlights:
Laws introduced to federal parliament this week will give the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner the power to improve outcomes for Indigenous children.
Indigenous organisations criticise the NT Government's efforts to raise rent for remote residents.
Waitangi Day has been celebrated in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Last week's attempted bombing of Perth's Invasion Day rally has formally been declared a 'terrorist act' this week.
The man accused of throwing a home-made bomb into the crowd has been charged with engaging in a terrorist act.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Laws introduced to federal parliament this week will give the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner the power to improve outcomes for Indigenous children.</li>
<li>Indigenous organisations criticise the NT Government's efforts to raise rent for remote residents.</li>
<li>Waitangi Day has been celebrated in Aotearoa New Zealand.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Attack on Perth Invasion day rally declared a 'Terrorist Act'

Boorloo Perth's Indigenous community has been shaken this week after a homemade bomb was thrown into the city's Invasion Day rally. 

Police have described it as a fragment bomb designed to injure or kill people, but it didn't go off. 

Investigations into the attempted bombing surprised many when it initially wasn't treated as a potential terrorist act. 

Other stories this week include:
A call for more Aboriginal-led family violence support services following the death of a pregnant Indigenous woman in Lake Cargelligo. 
Dozens of countries urge Australia to raise the age of criminal responsibility, while others want the Albanese government to legislate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
 And, an Indigenous-led gathering in Aotearoa New Zealand is focussing on protecting the Pacific Ocean.

This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.             

 

Boorloo Perth's Indigenous community has been shaken this week after a homemade bomb was thrown into the city's Invasion Day rally.&nbsp;
Police have described it as a fragment bomb designed to injure or kill people, but it didn't go off.&nbsp;
Investigations into the attempted bombing surprised many when it initially wasn't treated as a potential terrorist act.&nbsp;
Other stories this week include:
<ul>
<li>A call for more Aboriginal-led family violence support services following the death of a pregnant Indigenous woman in Lake Cargelligo.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dozens of countries urge Australia to raise the age of criminal responsibility, while others want the Albanese government to legislate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.</li>
<li>&nbsp;And, an Indigenous-led gathering in Aotearoa New Zealand is focussing on protecting the Pacific Ocean.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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National Indigenous News Review - 16 February 2026

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