Weekly News In Review
Weekly News In Review
Playlist by Weekly News In ReviewNational 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 Nat…116 clip(s) in playlist
Indigenous people in NSW are less likely to enter drug diversion programs
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in New South Wales are less likely to enter drug diversion programs than non-Indigenous people. New data released by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research shows only nine per cent of eligible Indigenous people were referred to the state's Early Drug Div…
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National Indigenous News Review - 30 March 2026
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Indigenous mothers and babies face food and medicine shortages in the NT
Rising fuel prices are making it harder for Indigenous mothers and their babies to get food, medicine and health care in remote areas in the Northern Territory. Charles Darwin University Professor of Indigenous Health and Nyikena Yawuru woman, Yvette Roe says health outcomes will plummet unless a…
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Closing the Gap data finds mixed progress on tackling Indigenous disadvantage
Progress on Closing the Gap has varied according to new data from the Productivity Commission. Only four of the 19 targets are on track to meet the 20-31 deadline. Five others are improving but they won't Close to Gap within the timeline. There's no new data for some targets, others are worsen…
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National Indigenous News Review - 16 March 2026
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Flooding in the Northern Territory leads to water insecurity
Some communities in the Northern Territory were cut off by flood waters this week, prompting concerns around access to safe drinking water. The communities of Barunga and Wugularr were considering using a helicopter to fly bottled water in. Other Highlights: A Traditional Owner group in Queenslan…
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Federal Government Inquiry investigates racism directed at First Nations people
The Federal Government is investigating the rise in racism and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The inquiry is being conducted by The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. It will report back to the government in September. The in…
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National Indigenous News Review - 2 March 2026
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Monash University releases its first racism report
Indigenous students aren't using Monash Universities mainstream complaints process to report racism. Instead they take their complaints to the university's William Cooper Institute which offers support for First Nations students. That's according to the university's first report on racism releas…
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National Indigenous News Review - 23 February 2026
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