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NSW police taser use slammed in court

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:53:03 +0000

The NSW/ACT Aboriginal Legal Service has welcomed a ruling in the Broken Hill Local Court last week that the tasering of an Aboriginal man by police was unlawful.

Noongar protesters cop racist comments

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:40:30 +0000

A spokesperson for the protests against the billion dollar Native Title offer for Noongar land in Perth and the south-west of WA says they have been the subject of racist taunts.

Primary health care award finalists announced

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:38:41 +0000

11 organisations from across the country have been announced as finalists in the 'Improving access to primary health care' category for this year's Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards.

University courses to spread cultural awareness

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:07:56 +0000

A Melbourne University will offer its first elective introductory course on Indigenous studies to all students this year, to help spread cultural awareness and to foster a multicultural learning environment.

Medical scholarships aim to improve health outcomes

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:59:01 +0000

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is calling for medical students to apply for its 2012 Indigenous Medical Scholarship program.

'Listen to us on Murray-Darling': Consultations to help manage water allocation

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:16:48 +0000

Delegates from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority have been meeting with Indigenous groups in Shepparton in northern Victoria this week to discuss the draft Basin Plan.

Notification system recommended for Care and Protection matters

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:45:14 +0000

A conference in New South Wales has heard calls for better measures to help Aboriginal people understand their rights and obligations when they become involved in the child protection system.

Roxby Downs mine expansion sparks water, health and heritage concerns

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:06:42 +0000

The Co-Chair of the Australia Nuclear Free Alliance says he's concerned about the long-term impacts of uranium mining in South Australia on his people and future generations.

Youngsters impress in NAB Cup

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:20:12 +0000

Hawthorne superstar Lance Franklin was predictably dominant in the opening week of the preseason NAB Cup, but a number of young Indigenous players have also impressed.

Noongar elder: 'We'll have no land to call our own'

warren@nirs.org.au (Warren Barnsley) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:15:51 +0000

Noongar traditional owner Richard Wilkes says his land and culture are not for sale and he won't support the West Australian Government's Native Title offer for land in Perth and the south-west.