Weekly News In Review

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.

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.

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.               

Young people are experiencing racism more with over 25 per cent of recorded racist incidents affecting under 19-year-olds, that's a 10 per cent increase since last year. That’s according to the latest Call it Out Report from the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research in partnership with the National Justice Project. The institute says racism can have an immediate and lifelong impact, shaping children’s sense of belonging and self-worth. Other stories in this week’s episode include. The Federal Government passes Anti-hate speech and gun law reforms; Independent Senator Lida Thorpe breaks down their implications. The New South Wales Aboriginal Legal Service explains what Sydney’s protest restrictions will mean for Invasion Day rallies. Chair of the Northern Land Council Matthew Ryan calls for the NT Government to reconsider its choice for the territory's new administrator after 'appalling' and 'racist' social media posts came to light. This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

When tragic news stories capture headlines it can be easy to be traumatised by what you see.  Recently images and videos from Bondi Beach, have been shared all across social media documenting a mass shooting that's killed 15 people and injured dozens of others. National Indigenous crisis support service 13 YARN is urging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to check in with each other.  Other highlights include: Sefan Enciso from Justice Not Jails explains how private security patrols in Darwin and Palmerston will affect First Nations people. Could the Kakadu plum help lower type two diabetes and chronic kidney diesase in Inidgenous communities? Bushtukka and Botanicals Indigenous Enterprise Cooperative's Madonna Thompson explains.  Dale Chapman from My Dilly Bag suggests using native ingredidents to spice up Christmas dinner.  This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen. 

This week has seen the release of heartbreaking deaths in custody data. Over the last financial year 33 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders passed away in custody, the highest number in over 40 years. It means there have been 617 recorded deaths since the landmark Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in 1991. Other stories this week include: The Victorian Government apologises to First Nations people across the state. SNAICC’s Family Matters Report finds Indigenous children are almost 10 times more likely to be taken from their families than other children. And the E-Safety Commission releases tips for Indigenous families working through the Federal Government’s social media ban for under 16s. This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

A new report released this week has highlighted the need for national leadership on youth justice policies. It shows inconsistencies in the way each state and territory approach youth crime laws. Advocates are now calling for a national youth justice standard that is in line with human rights obligations. Other Highlights: Four Indigenous tenants have taken on the Northern Territory government in the High Court and won.  Archaeologists have uncovered a large bundle of Aboriginal stone tools in Boulia in western Queensland. The stories of local heroes in the Torres Strait will be told through short films being produced by aspiring film makers from Thursday Island. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

For the first time in decades Australia’s environment laws will be getting an overhaul. With the help of the Greens the Albanese government has passed changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The reforms look to provide stronger protections for the environment, while also supporting businesses. The changes have been welcomed by some environment groups but some industry bodies say they’re bitterly disappointed. Other highlights from this week include. The Call It Out First Nations Annual Racism Register's annual report highlights systemic racism across the country. The Racial Profiling Data Monitoring Project outlines Victorian Police racial profiling rates. And National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Children and Young People Sue-Anne Hunter speaks to us after meeting with childrens commissioners, guardians and advocates in Canberra. This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen. 

Two uncles from the Torres Strait will take their fight to protect their islands, to the full Federal Court. Uncle’s Paul Kabai and Pabai Pabai, are appealing a Federal Court Justice ruling from earlier this year which found the commonwealth is not legally responsible for the impact the climate crisis is having on the Torres Strait. The Uncles say rising sea levels have damaged culturally significant sites and are forcing Island communities to consider leaving their homes. Other highlights include: Highly respected Nursing and Midwifery Professor Roianne West returns to country to mentor Indigenous nursing students. And, Bigambul and Mandandanj Author and Australian Society of Authors director Dub Leffler breaks down how AI companies train their models by stealing from Australian books. This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

Victoria has made history this week with the signing of Australia’s first ever Treaty with Indigenous people. The signing is the result of nearly a decade of negotiations and generations of advocacy. A new independent body, Gellung Warl, will be established to oversee the Treaty process and speak directly to the Victorian government about laws that affect First Nations People. Other Highlights include: The impact Victoria’s decision to try people as young as 14 as adults will have on First Nations people. The Indigenous Desert Alliance’s involvement at the United Nations Climate Conference COP-30 in Brazil And dual Olympian Patrick Johnson breaks down a new study looking at racism in Australia sport. This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen

New Data from The Australia Institute is raising concerns that gambling companies are targeting Indigenous people.   The institute’s found communities with high numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have 50 per cent more poker machines than other areas. Other Highlights: Cape York Traditional Owners speak out over the removal of a culturally significant crocodile. The Australian Museum encourages people to get involved with Frog-ID week. And Naarm-based Aboriginal writer Tony Birch breaks down his latest anthology ‘Pictures of You’. This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.  

Tens of thousands of job seekers across 60 remote areas will find it easier to get a job and work on projects befitting communities.  That's what the Federal Government hopes as the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) replaces the Community Development Program (CDP).  Other Highlights: Indigenous communities feel ignored amid the debate on Federal environmental reforms. NSW Government advised to increase diversionary and early intervention programs for young people. Researchers explore the Coral Sea Marine Park sea floor. An Indigenous early-education program has been found to be highly valued for Indigenous families and organisations.

The men's and women's Indigenous cricket teams have been at a camp in Melbourne that's focused on cricket and culture. The long-term goal is to develop more First Nations players for Australia's national teams. Other Highlights: The Victorian Government's has been accused of lacking ambition in its response to a 100-page review of the state's wildlife act. Former Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt announced as the head of Rock Art Australia. A push to establish a national independent body to investigate deaths in custody in the Northern Territory has failed.  This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Australia’s first ever Treaty is one step closer after being passed in Victoria’s Lower House in state parliament.    It’s a crucial step in a lengthy process that’s involved truth-telling, advocacy and community consultation. Proud Gunditjmara man Ruben Berg is the Co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, the body which has helped the government develop the Treaty. Other highlights include: Aboriginal Legal Service Kununurra’s Sally Oliver says the two-year suspension of court services in the remote community of Balgo in Western Australia is causing people to plead guilty to crimes they didn't commit.  Charles Darwin University PhD candidate, Sam Williams explains how Northern Territory Elders are using 3-D technology to connect with younger generations. And .. James Cook University Associate Professor, Conrad Hoskin talks about groundbreaking discoveries in the Torres Strait. This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.  

Do you ever think about what you're leaving behind for the next generation? Well how this generation leaves the planet so future generations can be around longer is one of the key talking points of an upcoming gathering in Mbantua/Alice Springs next Friday.  The Social Good Summit Australia is also putting Indigenous wisdom at the centre of talks which will cover the climate crisis and collective wellbeing.  Other Highlights: The SNAICC National Conference was held in Brisbane this week. The theme was 'Our Culture, Keep it Strong, We Belong'.  Grassroots organisation Justice Not Jails calls out the Northern Territory Government's crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Traditional Owners fight plans to build and Olympic stadium at on a culturally significant site in Brisbane.

Recent changes to the Northern Territory's Sacred Sites Act have paved the way for the development of an 11 storey hotel that will affect an important site for Larrakia people. It has led to calls for the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians to intervene. Other Highlights: The Victorian government has announced it's scrapped plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, after increasing it to 12 this week.  A First Nations legal class action has been launched against the Federal Government - alleging the Community Development Program in Indigenous communities breached racial discrimination laws. Residents on the Torres Strait Island of Saibai have an unwelcome visitor - a cane toad.  This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The family of an Aboriginal man who died in police custody want an independent review into his death.  24-year-old Warlpiri man, Kumanjayi White died after being restrained by plain clothed police officers at an  Alice Springs supermarket in May. This week, the Northern Territory Police have given their brief of evidence to the Territory's Director of Public Prosecutions for review. Other Highlights: Indigenous rights over sea country are being overlooked when it comes to offshore wind and gas projects. With cases of measles rising across Queensland in recent weeks it's a great time to make sure you and your loved ones are protected from the virus.  Traditional Owners have asked the Federal Government to block plans for the 2032 Olympic Stadium at Victoria Park/Barrambin This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The Federal Government's intervention in Tasmania's Franklin Dam project in the 1980s, shows the Commonwealth can intervene in State and Territory affairs.  The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services and the Justice and Equity Centre want the Albanese Government to use those powers now to protect the rights of children. They sought advice from barristers Kate Eastman SC and Emma Dunlop, who say the federal government can use "external affairs" power to enforce minimum standards throughout the states and territories. Other Highlights: Aboriginal drivers are getting pulled over by the police more - and facing harsher penalties than other motorists in the Northern Territory. A flagpole has been at the centre of a disagreement between an Aboriginal community and Queensland Government workers.  A new album is revitalising an endangered Indigenous language through the power of children's music. 

Pacific Island leaders have been gathering in the Solomon Islands for the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting this week. High on the agenda has been the impacts of climate change, regional security and the relationships between the nations.  Other highlights: The Northern Territory's pepper spray trial has raised concerns on the ground. More than a hundred women came together in Western Australia's port city of Bunbury for the South West Aboriginal Women's Collective roundtable. An online virtual art gallery will connect viewers with themes of country, identity, culture and political expression. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

It's been a week with a heavy focus on race and racism and the fallout from Sunday's attack on Camp Sovereignty has played out in court in Melbourne this week. A group of armed men attacked the people gathered at the camp. They tore down and stomped on Aboriginal flags following the anti-immigration rally in Melbourne. Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivarama speaks to NIRS. Other Highlights: Levitt Robinson are preparing a class action against the Queensland Government for alleged unlawful treatment of children in detention centres. A workshop run by Queensland State Archives will help to further upskill Indigenous linguists and those working on language revitalisation. Indigenous Literacy Day was marked this week.

Thousands of language speakers from First Nations mob from across the globe to share ideas on how to keep their languages alive. Passionate language advocate, Daryn McKenny, has been running Puliima since it began and this year there was an international component.   We also hear how Indigenous business are impacted by US tariff changes and the decision by Australia Post to stop parcel delivery to the states. Plus a special interview with Jeffery Darensbourg, an Atakapa-Isak man and Bulbancha local on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.   This episode is presented by Karen Paterson.   

Warning this week’s episode includes the name of an Indigenous person who has passed away. For the first time an Australian Royal Commission has created its own Indigenous committee. South Australia’s Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence handed down its report this week. It’s Indigenous partnership committee helped Commissioner Natasha Stott-Despoja produce a 667-page report which has made 136 recommendations. Scott Wilson from South Australia's Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council co-led the committee. He wants other royal commissions to follow its lead. Other Highlights include: Barry Hunter, CEO of the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance, urges the Federal Government to recognise the environment as a critical economic asset. Greta Morton Elangue, the niece of the 'Worldly, inspirational, kind and generous' Dr Noel Tovey AM, reflects on her uncle’s legacy.   And … Netball Australia's First Nations Engagement Manager and Nyugkal woman Beryl Friday breaks down this week’s First Nations Tournament in Victoria. This Week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

65 cents for every dollar earned by Australian men in the same positions.  That's the reality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.  A new Jobs and Skills Australia study has found this week that Indigenous women have the largest gender pay gap in this country.  So how is this 35 percent pay gap affecting Indigenous women?  Harrison Pedersen caught up with Griffith University Professor Dr Kerry Bodle, who says there are many factors that stop Indigenous women from asking to be paid more.  Other Highlights: New figures into the rates of Indigenous young people being locked up in New South Wales has sparked calls for an independent review.  A new project is hoping to reduce the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women dying from cervical cancer.  More than 400 people have gathered on Kabi Kabi country on Queensland's Sunshine Coast to hear how clean energy can benefit Indigenous communities.  This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Slammin' Sam, a former State of Origin great, is remembered not just for football.  Sam Backo played a significant role in gaining native title over lands and waters of the Warrgamay people in North Queensland.  His family are in mourning after Sam passed away from melioidosis at the age of 64.  His sister, Charmaene Scott spoke of her brother's life during and after footy.  We also hear about growing opposition to the Queensland Government's plan to build an Olympic Stadium on Victoria Park in Brisbane and what impact will the under 16 social media ban have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.   This episode is presented by Karen Dorante.

This week's Productivity Commission report has shown little progress has been made to Close the Gap. Only four out of the 19 targets are on track - preschool program enrolments, employment and landmass and sea country subject to legal rights and interests. Productivity Commissioner Selwyn Button says governments need to learn lessons from the targets that are on track.  Other highlights include:  There's been over 600 deaths in custody since the 1991 royal commission, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe is calling for governments to implement the report's recommendations.  Noongar woman and co-chair of the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group Dot West breaks down the impact the Federal Government's social media ban will have on rural and remote Indigenous communities. And ... Indigenous basketballer, Will 'Davo' Hickey talks about being named in the Boomer's Squad ahead of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia.  This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.   

An audit of Queensland's child protection system has been launched amid reports that the government can't account for around 780 children in it's residential care system. Effectively they are missing. According to a report in The Courier Mail, the government says the children have left placements and are "self-placing" themselves in unknown locations. Other Highlights: The Federal Government has introduced legislation that gives it the power to remove subsidies from childcare centres caught doing the wrong thing.  Calls to transfer the management of Perth's Hakea Prison from the Western Australian government to Serco, the company that runs the Acacia Prison. The Country Liberal Party has scrapped funding for a new health centre in Gunbalanya in western Arnhem Land in its first budget – despite it being ready to build. This week's program is presented by Adam Evans.

Torres Strait Islanders are disappointed with the Federal Court's decision in the Australian climate case against the Federal Government, which was launched by two Torres Strait Uncles. Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai launched the case in 2021, arguing that the government failed its duty of care to protect the Torres Strait from the impacts of climate change. Justice Michael Wigney ruled against them saying he wasn't persuaded that the Commonwealth should be held accountable and compensate Torres Strait Islanders impacted by climate change. Other Highlights: The ancient Murujuga cultural landscape in the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage site list. Protestors rallied outside an Adelaide prison to speak out against alleged human rights abuse in the jail. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

This year’s NAIDOC Week is looking to the future with its theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have been coming together to celebrate their cultures, share stories and eat delicious food. The NIRS Newsroom has been busy this week talking to leaders across the country to find out what NAIDOC means to them, and their hopes for the next generation. Other highlights include. Kabi Kabi woman, Aunty Jacqueline Kina talks about a University of Queensland course keeping Indigenous languages alive. A break down on what you need to know about the 16th Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair. And Warlpiri Elder Wantarri Jampijinpa and award-winning producer Monkey Marc Pekham talk about Crown and Country, their music project mixing traditional songs and culture with electronic grooves. This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this week's episode contains the name of an Indigenous person who has passed away.  After four years and 1,300 submissions, Victoria's truth telling body, the Yoorrook Justice Commission has handed down its final report.  The Commission has made 100 recommendations for the state government after hearing first hand accounts and reading historical records on how colonisation has impacted Victoria's First Peoples.  It's been welcomed by community and leaders across the state.  The CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Dr Jill Gallagher says the commission has laid down the blueprint for other states and territories to follow.  Other highlights this week include: ACT Public Advocate, Children and Young People Commissioner, Jodie Griffiths-Cook talks about the territory raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14.  The National Indigenous Art Fair's organiser Peter Cooley breaks down what the event means for artists.  And This week marks the first Indigenous round for Wheelchair Basketball, the sport's Indigenous Working Group Chair Clarence McCarthy-Grogan explains what makes the event so important. This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen

Warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, this week's episode discusses distressing content and includes the names of Indigenous people who have passed away. First Nation's Children Commissioners have gathered in the Northern Territory for a community meeting and the Justice Reform Initiative's conference this week.  Ahead of the meeting all commissioners released a statement calling for more action from all governments to support Indigenous children and young people.  The Northern Territory's Children's Commissioner and Larrakia woman Shaleena Musk says the commissioners have been discussing solutions and strategies with leaders and communities.  Other Highlights include: CEO of the National Justice Project, George Newhouse explains how "Cindy's law" will close a legal loophole that's plagued an Indigenous family for nearly 40 years.  Reconciliation Australia's CEO Karen Mundine breaks down new data charting Australia's progress towards reconciliation.  And ... Maluigal woman and acting Ranger Operations Manager at the Torres Strait Regional Authority, Alice Manas talks about the joys of caring for country for World Female Rangers Week.  This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen

There's community support for a review into racism within the Northern Territory Police Force. That's according to the Northern Territory's Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Jeswynn Yogaratnam. The commissioner's comment comes after the NT Government decided to scrap an independent review into racism within the territory's police force. Other Highlights: The Federal Government has been slammed for conditionally approving the expansion of a controversial Woodside gas expansion. The Lowitja Institute's 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference took place in Adelaide this week. The Indigenous Marathon Foundation has appointed an inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chief Officer who's hoping to make a difference. There is now evidence that Indigenous people in Australia travelled to and made shelter in high altitudes during the last ice age. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Many Indigenous leaders are calling for an independent body to investigate deaths in custody, not the police. It follows two deaths in custody in the Northern Territory in less than a fortnight. There are calls for the Prime Minister to take urgent and meaningful action. Other Highlights: Research by the University of the Sunshine Coast has found most people who lash out at the police have a history of childhood abuse, poverty, unstable homes and institutional failures. A federally funded pilot program is helping Indigenous communities revitalise First Nations languages and increase the number of language educators across the country.  A study released this week has found that tourism is having a negative impact on Antarctica's underwater ecosystems. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Warning: This week's episode contains the names of Indigenous people who have passed away.  As vigils are held across the country for  24-year-old Walpri man Kumanjayi White, there are calls for police to be left out of the investigation into his death.  The Indigenous man with a disability died after being restrained by plain-clothes detectives at an Alice Springs Supermarket.  The CEO of the First Peoples Disability Network Damian Griffis says police don't know how to interact with First Nations people with disabilities.  Other Highlights include.  What does this week's minimum wage increase mean for Indigenous workers and businesses? National Indigenous Employment and Training Alliance CEO and Wonnarua and Wiradjuri woman, Kylie Penehoe has more.  Nala Mansell from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre reacts to the state government scrapping its treaty plans.  And ... Kaleb Mabo speaks about his grandfather Eddie Koiki Mabo's legacy 33 years on from the historic high court decision.  This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.  

Bridging Now to Next is this year’s theme for Reconciliation Week. it’s urging all Australians to learn from the past and use those lessons to build a better nation.   While community groups were putting up tables and coming together the Western Australian government announced a redress scheme for Stolen Generations Survivors. Speaking at a Reconciliation Week event in Perth WA Premier Roger Cook, young emerging Indigenous leader Tremane Baxter-Edwards and Indigenous advocate Megan Krakouer explained what Reconciliation means to them. Other Highlights Include: The Healing Foundation’s Steve Larkin says urgent action is needed to compensate Stolen Generations Survivors. The First People’s Disability Network's Director of Strategy and Policy Tennielle Lamb says the whole country should be outraged over the death of an Indigenous man with a disability while in police custody at Alice Springs.   And say Yes to Yessie, Torres Strait Islander climate campaigner Yessie Mosby and Anglican Archbishop Jeremy Greaves invite the Prime Minister to visit Masig Island and see how climate change is impacting the region with his own eyes.   This weeks episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.  

It’s been 25 years since Corroboree 2000 and the People's Walk for Reconciliation (aka the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk) when hundreds of thousands of people showed their support for the movement.  Journalist Rhianna Patrick looks back to that weekend in May with Professor Jackie Huggins, Belza Lowah, Karen Mundine, Vicki Scott and Brian Aarons to understand how it came about and to consider whether it could ever happen again. This episode was a collaboration between ABC's Awaye and the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS), with the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF).

Police data that's emerged this week has shown Fire Arm Prohibition orders are disproportionately targeting Indigenous youth in New South Wales. The orders give police the power to search a person or their home for firearms at anytime without a warrant. 84 children and teenagers have been searched in the past financial year. 125 people under the age of 18 have been served with orders  - 54 per cent of them identified themselves as Aboriginal.  Other Highlights: The Northern Territory parliament has passed a bill to bring back mandatory sentencing for domestic violence order breaches.  Upholding, promoting and protecting the human rights of Indigenous people was front and centre of a summit held in Queensland this week. Ahead of a meeting of health ministers next month, federal, state and territory governments are being urged to do more to help the over 230-thousands Australians with high need mental health challengers. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

An online petition is urging Liberal Leader Susan Ley to reconsider her decision to appoint Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians. The petition’s creators believe Senator Price has continuously misrepresented the views, experiences, and needs of First Nations people. This comes following a confrontation between Senator Price and an Indigenous advocate. Other Highlights: The Federal Government has a new environment minister, and he's being urged to protect country in the Northern Territory. The peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is developing a Youth Voice platform for young people to have a say on policies and programs that matter to them.  A new report has highlighted the important work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care services and how decolonising health care practices can offer a more holistic approach. Indigenous kids and their class-mates in Cape York have been analysing blood samples and diagnosing diseases under the guidance of researchers from a Queensland medical research institute.

Just a warning this week’s episode contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. Two men have been found guilty of murdering Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey in Perth in 2022. Jack Brearley and Brodie Palmer had accused each other of hitting Cassius in the head with a shopping trolley pole over the course of the trial. The Perth Jury found both guilty of murder. A third man, Mitchell Forth has been found guilty of manslaughter. Other Highlights include. The last founding member of the Tent Embassy in Canberra Michael Anderson gives his reaction to Labor’s landslide election win. Kanolu Warrabal woman Tennille Lamb from the First Peoples Disability Network calls for bold reforms for Indigenous people living with a disability. And Gadigal artist JESWRI breaks down his Archibald Prize nominated portrait of Yuin, Dunghutti rapper and friend Nooky. This episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

The purpose and use of Welcome to Country Ceremonies has been the subject of much debate recently.  In the last leaders debate, Peter Dutton said the ceremonies are overdone. The Welcome to Country was also booed at an ANZAC Dawn Service in Melbourne. The heckling has been condemned by Anthony Albanese. He says it's up to organisations to decide when the ceremony can be performed. Wiradjuri Woman Dr Jessa Rogers from the University of Melbourne says there’s nothing divisive about being welcomed. Other Highlights Include: University of South Australia Lecturer and Kamilaroi woman Jamie Sorby explains why Social Workers need to implement Aboriginal cultural practices. The CEO of Kidney Health Australia, Chris Forbes talks about a new permanent renal dialysis unit in the remote Indigenous community of Mornington Island. and Festival goers are feeling the heat, Green Music Australia’s Cultural Advisor Nidala Barker talks about a new study looking at how the climate crisis is affecting ticket sales for Australian Music festivals. This Episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

This week marks the 15th time the Sovereign Union’s Frontier Wars Commemorative March will make its way down Canberra’s Anzac Parade on ANZAC Day.   The march is a way of spreading awareness of the Frontier Wars and the colonial takeover of Indigenous land, which led to the deaths of over 10 thousand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Professor Ghillar, Michael Anderson, Convener of the Sovereign Union says the march also highlights Indigenous people’s centuries long fight for their sovereignty.   Other highlights in include. The world mourns the death of Pope Francis. And Griffith University Research Fellow, Dr James Durl breaks down the impact of Nicotine Pouches. This episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

This week has seen both Labor and the Coalition introducing the key housing policies they will be bringing into this year’s federal election. The Coalition’s plan aims to assist first home buyers by allowing them to deduct their mortgage interest payments from their taxable income. While Labor policies, will build one hundred thousand new homes for first home buyers as well as allowing them to buy a home with a five per cent deposit. Managing director of First Nations Economics, Associate Professor Rick Macourt says both policies won’t support Indigenous first home buyers. Other Highlights include, Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance, Quandamooka man Professor Chris Matthews responds to a new report that’s found one in three school students aren’t proficient in maths. Dharug woman and Queensland senate candidate for the Indigenous Aboriginal Party of Australia, Marnie Laree Davis criticizes the major parties lack of focus on Indigenous affairs.   Proud Euahlayi and Kooma woman Grace Toombs talks about the barriers facing women accessing reproductive healthcare. And … Traditional or bush medicine could help close the Close the Gap in medical treatment, Truwulway woman Dr Alana Gall explains how.   This episode is presented by Harrison Pedersen.

More victims of domestic and family violence face the risk of being misidentified as the perpetrator, under new laws reforms announced by the Queensland government.  That's according to the Queensland Council of Social Services.  While the council welcomes to government's commitment to addressing domestic and family violence, it says the new reforms fail to make the safety and well-being the number one priority.  Other Highlights: A 500-thousand-dollar grant has been given to a project improving rural healthcare access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living with chronic diseases in Queensland. First Nations people need to be heard more in Australian politics, particularly after the failure of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. After months of uncertainty, the Treaty Principles Bill has been voted down in Aotearoa New Zealand's Parliament.  A western Arrernte man has set out to finish the Great Australian Indigenous Marathon Challenge this year.  This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs for every other country around the world, including Australia. Australia has been hit with a 10 per cent tariff. The new tariff will have a substantial impact on Indigenous businesses that export goods to the United States. Other Highlights: Generations of hard work have been lost on farms affected by the floods in western Queensland. Australia's first-ever International Indigenous Business Journal will be released in mid 2025 by the University of Queensland. The return of traditional Indigenous fire practices could boost the population of bilbies that are listed as vulnerable in threatened species criteria. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

We take a look at the Federal Government's fourth budget which was handed down this week before voters head to the polls on May 3. Other Highlights: A Human Rights Watch report has slammed Western Australia's child protection authorities for failing Aboriginal families. A traditional owner of Victoria Park/Barrambin in Brisbane, says he's devastated by the Queensland Government's plan to build a 63,000 seat stadium in the park. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

There's a need for more Indigenous doctors in regional areas and the University of Queensland has launched a new strategy to train more First Nations GPs. The Regional Medical Pathway will boost the number of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders in UQ's medical degree - with a long-term view of them working in central Queensland. Other Highlights: Human Rights Watch has released a new report revealing how a small community in the Solomon Islands was forced to relocate due to rising sea levels is threatening their rights. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was marked this week. A world-leading radio frequency telescope is being built in outback Western Australia and its creating job and business opportunities for mob on their country. Nukgal Wurra woman Wanda Gibson's story about three dresses from her childhood has won the top prize at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Four out of 19 Closing of the Gap targets are on track according to a new dashboard from the productivity Commission.  The previous update from the commission found that five targets were on track.  Gungarri man and commissioner Selwyn Button says four targets have gone backwards, six targets have improved but they're not on track, and four targets weren't assessed.   Other highlights include: First Languages Australia's Alex Hohoi raises concerns about a lack of data on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language programs.  Wayne Coco Wharton breaks down his election pitch as the Indigenous Aboriginal Australia Party announces its senate candidates.  Filmmakers Anthony Kelly, and Jhane Myers talk about their films screening at the Birrarangga Film Festival.  And Gold Coast Titans CEO, Steve Mitchell breaks down how ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred has impacted the club.  This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.   

A national strategy to improve food security in remote Indigenous communities has been welcomed by the Northern Territory's peak body for Aboriginal health. The Federal Government has announced a 10-year plan to improve the accessibility and quality of fresh and healthy food in remote communities. Other Highlights: Queensland researchers have been surprised by hospital emergency department figures that show Indigenous Australians are twice as likely to go to hospital with asthma and allergy related illnesses compared to other Australians. 11 sacred sites in western Arnhem Land Northern Territory will now have stronger legal land protections. Only one in five Australian work places have eliminated the gender pay gap. This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Culturally unsafe and lack of access to healthcare is leading to Indigenous children and young people dying from rheumatic heart disease.  That's what Indigenous researchers from the University of Queensland have found.  Other Highlights: An eight year project has concluded aiming to paint a clear picture of the atrocities committed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders during the frontier wars.  The floodwaters that have left a trail of destruction in north Queensland are now having an impact on the Great Barrier Reef and sea grass meadows. Nike has teamed up with an Indigenous artist to design Australia's national soccer kits. This week's episode if presented by Adam Evans.

There was plenty of energy over the weekend with over 37 thousand fans attending Optus Stadium to watch the Indigenous All Stars beat Fremantle by 43 points. After 10-years since the last All Stars games, the Indigenous side proved too good for the Dockers winning 108 points to 65. All Stars captain Michael Walters hopes he’s helped inspire the next generation of All Stars players. Other Highlights include: Japanese encephalitis has been detected at two Queensland piggeries, Australian Pork Limited, CEO, Margo Andrae breaks down what that could mean for farmers and shoppers. Charles Darwin University marine researcher Dr Carol Palmer teams up with Indigenous rangers to boost conservation on the top end. UQ PHD candidate Kaitlin Barham explains how rising temperatures are changing crocodile's behaviour in North Queensland.  And Archibald Prize winning artist Blak Douglas breaks down "Face Value", his new exhibit at New South Wales’ Parliament House. This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.