Another Aboriginal reserve considers legal action over 'disgraceful' living conditions

[Sonia Feng, ABC]

Parnpajinya, a settlement of around 60 residents and 13 houses near the mining town of Newman on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, is one of six Pilbara town-based reserves facing an uncertain future.

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Violence in families on the increase

[Daneka Hill, The West Australian]

The change of wording from domestic violence to family violence is a direct result of growing awareness of the issue in Aboriginal communities where domestic violence often takes the form of elder abuse, cousin to cousin abuse, and abuse from extended family.

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The Australian Music Prize Announces 2018 Winner

[by Mitch Fresta]

Gurrumul's posthumous fourth LP‘ Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow)’ which took out four ARIA Awards, among countless other accolades in 2018, stands as the final masterpiece from one of Australia’s most important artists.  

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Indigenous STEM Awards winners passionate about innovation through culture

[supplied by CSIRO]

A partnership between the BHP Foundation and CSIRO, the Indigenous STEM Awards recognise the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM professionals and students as well as schools, teachers and mentors working in Indigenous STEM Education.

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