Planned vists by an UN expert to investigate the conditions of two youth detention centres in Queensland and the Northern Territory have been blocked. 

Both jurisdictions are facing criticism over their decision to stop the United Nations special rapporteur on Indigenous peoples from visiting facilities in Townsville and Darwin. 

It comes on the top of a Queensland Ombudsman investigation into youth detention centres which exposed 90 per cent of detainees were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Also in this episode. 
More young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are ambitious about their financial future, according to IBA's latest Impact report;
The U-S elects its first female Native American governor and senator; and 
Wanjuru Rangers are taking part in the biggest ever coral spawning field trial on the Great Barrier Reef. 

This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

Planned vists by an UN expert to investigate the conditions of two youth detention centres in Queensland and the Northern Territory have been blocked.&nbsp;
Both jurisdictions are facing criticism over their decision to stop the United Nations special rapporteur on Indigenous peoples from visiting facilities in Townsville and Darwin.&nbsp;
It comes on the top of a Queensland Ombudsman investigation into youth detention centres which exposed 90 per cent of detainees were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Also in this episode.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>More young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are ambitious about their financial future, according to IBA's latest Impact report;</li>
<li>The U-S elects its first female Native American governor and senator; and&nbsp;</li>
<li>Wanjuru Rangers are taking part in the biggest ever coral spawning field trial on the Great Barrier Reef.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

UN blocked from investigating  Australian youth detention centres

Food charity, Foodbank Australia, has found more than 50 percent of First Nations households are food insecure.  Of those, around 40 percent are facing severe food insecurity, meaning someone is not eating. 

Foodbank Australia CEO, Kylea Tink says their latest report shows the figures are higher than last year.

To tackle to rise of racism in Australia, the Human Rights Commission is rolling out an anti-racism data plan.  Race Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, told NIRS they're going ahead with or without the Australian government.    

Also in this episode:
Why are Indigenous men less likely to visit a health clinic or doctor?  What are the barriers and solutions for health providers? 
A Queensland mayor calls for a review of alcohol management plans.

This episode is hosted by Karen Dorante.

 

 

 

 

 

Food charity, Foodbank Australia, has found more than 50 percent of First Nations households are food insecure.&nbsp; Of those, around 40 percent are facing severe food insecurity, meaning someone is not eating.&nbsp;
Foodbank Australia CEO, Kylea Tink says their latest report shows the figures are higher than last year.
To tackle to rise of racism in Australia, the Human Rights Commission is rolling out an anti-racism data plan.&nbsp; Race Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, told NIRS they're going ahead with or without the Australian government.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Also in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Why are Indigenous men less likely to visit a health clinic or doctor?&nbsp; What are the barriers and solutions for health providers?&nbsp;</li>
<li>A Queensland mayor calls for a review of alcohol management plans.</li>
</ul>
This episode is hosted by Karen Dorante.
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One in two Indigenous homes going hungry

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.

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.

Calls for an Indigenous children's commissioner in WA

Somewhat reminiscent of historic underpaid wages claims by Indigenous workers, a new study has found mob earn around $15,000 less than other workers each year.

That's the equivalent of them providing free labour for two months.

Other Highlights:
The ongoing use of drones in a regional New South Wales town has been described as law enforcement overreach.  
Gay men, bisexual men and their sexual partners are being encouraged to get tested for mpox. '
Extra rookie spots have been created to turn around the dwindling numbers of Indigenous players in the men and women's AFL competition.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Somewhat reminiscent of historic underpaid wages claims by Indigenous workers, a new study has found mob earn around $15,000 less than other workers each year.
That's the equivalent of them providing free labour for two months.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>The ongoing use of drones in a regional New South Wales town has been described as law enforcement overreach. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Gay men, bisexual men and their sexual partners are being encouraged to get tested for mpox. '</li>
<li>Extra rookie spots have been created to turn around the dwindling numbers of Indigenous players in the men and women's AFL competition.</li>
</ul>
This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Indigenous workers across the country paid less again

There's been a massive backlash this week following racist comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Her remarks have been condemned by politicians and multiple complaints have been lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Other Highlights:
Australia has dropped the ball on HIV and sexual health, with new data showing infections continue to rise in First Nations communities.
A marine rescue expert had a heart breaking experience watching a female humpback grieve as her dead calf laid on sea floor off the Gold Coast.
Artists from remote communities across the Northern Territory and Western Australia learn about contracts, marketing, media training at Bush Bands Bizz.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

There's been a massive backlash this week following racist comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
Her remarks have been condemned by politicians and multiple complaints have been lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Australia has dropped the ball on HIV and sexual health, with new data showing infections continue to rise in First Nations communities.</li>
<li>A marine rescue expert had a heart breaking experience watching a female humpback grieve as her dead calf laid on sea floor off the Gold Coast.</li>
<li>Artists from remote communities across the Northern Territory and Western Australia learn about contracts, marketing, media training at Bush Bands Bizz.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Complaints lodged against Pauline Hanson's racist comments

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council says the Minns Government has failed to deliver a genuine partnership, shared decision-making and accountability.

They have now pulled out of Closing the Gap discussions.

The state's Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations says the government needs to back it's commitment with action.

Other Highlights:
Australians feeding birds in their yards are being urged to stop, with H5 bird flu continuing to threaten endangered birds and mammals across the country. 
A new restriction means AFL coaches have to limit contact work in pre-season training.
And an El Nino is building, but what is it?

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council says the Minns Government has failed to deliver a genuine partnership, shared decision-making and accountability.
They have now pulled out of Closing the Gap discussions.
The state's Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations says the government needs to back it's commitment with action.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Australians feeding birds in their yards are being urged to stop, with H5 bird flu continuing to threaten endangered birds and mammals across the country.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new restriction means AFL coaches have to limit contact work in pre-season training.</li>
<li>And an El Nino is building, but what is it?</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

NSW Aboriginal Land Council pulls out of Closing the Gap discussions 

The search of an Indigenous teenager who was removed from a bus at gunpoint could have been illegal.

The Commonwealth Ombudsman has found that racial bias may have been involved in the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in Canberra last year.

Other Highlights:
A new report finds Queensland Indigenous radio is more trusted than the ABC in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Motor neurone disease will be tracked in New South Wales, with the state becoming the first in the country to make the disease a notifiable condition.
Tributes pour in following the passing of an Indigenous boxing great.

This week's episode if presented by Adam Evans.

The search of an Indigenous teenager who was removed from a bus at gunpoint could have been illegal.
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has found that racial bias may have been involved in the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in Canberra last year.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>A new report finds Queensland Indigenous radio is more trusted than the ABC in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.</li>
<li>Motor neurone disease will be tracked in New South Wales, with the state becoming the first in the country to make the disease a notifiable condition.</li>
<li>Tributes pour in following the passing of an&nbsp;Indigenous boxing great.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode if presented by Adam Evans.

Racial bias may be behind a questionable police search of a minor in the ACT

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