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The terra nullius of the mind
The famous Mabo case brought to our attention the injustice of the way that the land we now call Australia was claimed as part of Britain. There was no treaty agreement with the Indigenous people as there had been with the Maori in neighbouring New Zealand. The British colonisers simply declared the land to be empty of human beings (terra nullius – empty land) and so could simply walk off their ships and begin occupying the land.
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New Zealand Maoris live ten years longer than Australian Indigenous
Recently released health statistics offer a grim outlook for Aboriginal families and reveal that Australia is well behind in reducing sickness in its indigenous communities compared to other countries. SBS
Reform may see Aboriginal job losses
Tens of thousands of Aborigines could lose their government-subsidised work-for-the-dole jobs under radical changes to the indigenous employment program. The Australian
500 Palestinian prisoners freed
Israel has made its largest mass release of Palestinian prisoners in nearly a decade. The move follows Israel's approval of a plan to withdraw from Gaza strip and dismantle settlements. The Guardian |
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New fuel may lead to the end of sniffing
The oil industry has produced a fuel without any of the substances that give petrol sniffers a high. There are hopes that indigenous communities will see the end of petrol sniffing and to the irreparable brain damage it causes. ABC
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The Shocking Truth about ATSIC
"Of course the pedants point to sky-high rates of kidney disease, diabetes and respiratory illnesses, but choose to ignore the fact that altitude sickness is all but unknown in the central desert." National Indigenous Times
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Rough Guide to a Better World
This handbook - which focuses on how the world can be a better place for everyone - can be downloaded for free. Learn about how volunteering, activism, ethical shopping, tourism and donating can make a difference in fighting global poverty. www.roughguide-betterworld.com
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"Message Stick"
Message Stick is a half hour magazine style TV program about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lifestyles and issues featuring stories, interviews, video clips and cooking segments. Special Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander documentaries may also be featured in this program.
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"Hatred and bitterness can never cure the disease of fear; only love can do that. Hatred paralyses life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonises it." - Martin Luther King Jnr
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Indigenous Health 
