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AMSANT support NT alcohol reform

The Northern Territory Government's reforms to alcohol management have received support from the territory's peak Indigenous health body.

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Calls for police-Indigenous relations summit

Queensland Indigenous rights activist Sam Watson and Palm Island mayor Alf Lacey are calling for a state summit for police and the Indigenous community to talk about a way forward.

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Lake Torrens mining exploration unlawful: Vince Coulthard

Traditional owner groups in South Australia are outraged by the State Aboriginal Affairs Minister's decision to allow mining exploration of the Lake Torrens area.

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Yawuru people resolve Native Title claim

The Yawuru people of the Broome region have started mapping out their future, following their native title agreement earlier this year.

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$30m gas hub in doubt

The Kimberley Land Council says any gas hub project at James Price Point in the Kimberley is in doubt after an unconstructive meeting with the Premier Colin Barnett.

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Union pursues Indigenous stolen wages

The Queensland Council of Union Secretary, Ron Monaghan, is travelling around the state updating communities on the campaign to get full compensation promised for stolen wages from the Queensland Government.

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Remote Australia rejects Labor

While Labor incumbent, Warren Snowdon retained the seat of Lingiari which encompasses a large part of central Australia, a breakdown of the seats polling booths shows the Greens won a majority of votes in many remote areas.

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Minister warned before teen petrol sniffer's death

Western Australia's Minister for Mental Health has confirmed his office was warned in May that a teenage petrol sniffer, who recently died in the Kimberley, was at high risk.

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Mansell critical of World Heritage decision

The Australian Government's nominations to the United Nations (UN) World Heritage protection body have caused disquiet in the Aboriginal community, as every site recommended for World Heritage status is part of Australia's colonial history.

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Macklin and Scullion on Indigenous issues

Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin and Opposition Indigenous Affairs Spokesman Senator Nigel Scullion discuss important issues and policies for Indigenous Australians in the lead up to the Federal Election.

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