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.

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.

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

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 

While vaccination programs are being established to protect wildlife from the H5 bird flu, there are calls to boost existing biodiversity management programs.

Indigenous rangers are calling for more funding to deal with threats that are already killing Australian wildlife.

Other Highlights:
New data show Indigenous people are being searched for knifes more often in Queensland.
Almost 300 marine scientists come together to call for better protection in Australia's marine sanctuaries.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Gurindji Walk Off at Jinbarrak.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

While vaccination programs are being established to protect wildlife from the H5 bird flu, there are calls to boost existing biodiversity management programs.
Indigenous rangers are calling for more funding to deal with threats that are already killing Australian wildlife.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>New data show Indigenous people are being searched for knifes more often in Queensland.</li>
<li>Almost 300 marine scientists come together to call for better protection in Australia's marine sanctuaries.</li>
<li>Marking the 60th anniversary of the Gurindji Walk Off at Jinbarrak.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Indigenous ranger groups are worried about the bird flu outbreak

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard government policies often cause divisions between communities.

The royal commission has focused on social cohesion and community relations in its last hearing block this week.

Other highlights:
A guide has been launched to create more culturally aware workplaces for First Nations employees.
Indigenous Elders, leaders and innovative programs have been recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards in Mparntwe Alice Springs. 
Short films shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival explores treaty in Victoria.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard government policies often cause divisions between communities.
The royal commission has focused on social cohesion and community relations in its last hearing block this week.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>A guide has been launched to create more culturally aware workplaces for First Nations employees.</li>
<li>Indigenous Elders, leaders and innovative programs have been recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards in Mparntwe Alice Springs.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Short films shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival explores treaty in Victoria.</li>
</ul>
This episode is presented by Adam Evans.

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

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