An inquiry investigating racism and hatred directed at First Nations people is reviewing more than 700 submissions. 

It's heard first hand accounts of how systemic racism is affecting the everyday lives of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.

Other Highlights:
Western Australia's police trial of AI facial recognition technology has been described as disturbing and inappropriate.
Calls for an overhaul the telecommunication industry's regulations to establish quality standards.
Researchers find dolphins on Australia's east coast engage in the practice of "shelling".

This episode if presented by Adam Evans.

An inquiry investigating racism and hatred directed at First Nations people is reviewing more than 700 submissions.&nbsp;
It's heard first hand accounts of how systemic racism is affecting the everyday lives of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Western Australia's police trial of AI facial recognition technology has been described as disturbing and inappropriate.</li>
<li>Calls for an overhaul the telecommunication industry's regulations to establish quality standards.</li>
<li>Researchers find dolphins on Australia's east coast engage in the practice of "shelling".</li>
</ul>
This 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.

Racism Inquiry considering more than 700 submissions

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.

The concept of social cohesion called into question at Royal Commission

Over 60 per cent of Indigenous students in the Northern Territory need extra support with reading and numeracy. 

That's according to the latest NAPLAN test results.

In other states and the ACT that figure is around 33 per cent. 

It's led to calls for a change to the education system especially for Indigenous students who speak English as a second language. 

Other stories in this episode include:
Former Northern Territory police officers launch a class action over alleged racial discrimination and abuse. 
SNAICC, the national voice for Indigenous children and young people breaks down the theme of this year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
And students from across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula have taken part in the Junior Indigenous Youth Parliament on Thursday Island.                  

This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.                      

Over 60 per cent of Indigenous students in the Northern Territory need extra support with reading and numeracy.&nbsp;
That's according to the latest NAPLAN test results.
In other states and the ACT that figure is around 33 per cent.&nbsp;
It's led to calls for a change to the education system especially for Indigenous students who speak English as a second language.&nbsp;
Other stories in this episode include:
<ul>
<li>Former Northern Territory police officers launch a class action over alleged racial discrimination and abuse.&nbsp;</li>
<li>SNAICC, the national voice for Indigenous children and young people breaks down the theme of this year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.</li>
<li>And students from across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula have taken part in the Junior Indigenous Youth Parliament on Thursday Island.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Indigenous NAPLAN results spark a call for education reforms

Governments are being urged to invest in community-led solutions to get more Closing the Gap targets on track.

The annual data from this year's Closing the Gap report shows that only one target - pre-school enrolment - has been met.

Four targets are worsening: adult imprisonment, suicide, children in out-of-home care and children who are developmentally on track.

Other topics in this week’s episode include.
Kids Helpline has recorded a 26 per cent rise in young people looking for help with Indigenous people making up eight per cent of calls.
And 350 ethnobiology experts have met in north Queensland this week to discuss the important relationship between western science and Traditional Knowledges.

This week’s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

Governments are being urged to invest in community-led solutions to get more Closing the Gap targets on track.
The annual data from this year's Closing the Gap report shows that only one target - pre-school enrolment - has been met.
Four targets are worsening: adult imprisonment, suicide, children in out-of-home care and children who are developmentally on track.
Other topics in this week&rsquo;s episode include.
<ul>
<li>Kids Helpline has recorded a 26 per cent rise in young people looking for help with Indigenous people making up eight per cent of calls.</li>
<li>And 350 ethnobiology experts have met in north Queensland this week to discuss the important relationship between western science and Traditional Knowledges.</li>
</ul>
This week&rsquo;s episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen.

Racism Inquiry considering more than 700 submissions

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