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Monday, June 18, 2007. Monday, June 18, 2007. 08:26 AEST Camp committee, MP believe $60m offer still availableThe Federal Government's $60 million funding offer has dominated the first meeting of the Alice Springs Town Camps' steering committee, since the deal fell through in mid-May. Monday, June 18, 2007. 07:41 AEST Hurley trial set to continueThe trial of Queensland police officer Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley is due to continue this morning in the Supreme Court in Townsville. Monday, June 18, 2007. 06:00 AEST Tiwi Indigenous child abuse 'happening for decades'Just days after the release of a Government-commissioned report into child sex abuse in Indigenous communities, a Northern Territory woman says abuse has been happening on the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin, for decades. Sunday, June 17, 2007. Sunday, June 17, 2007. 07:35 AEST Child sex abuse 'not confined to remote communities'A counselling service in the Northern Territory says child sex abuse is happening in Darwin as well as remote communities. Saturday, June 16, 2007. Saturday, June 16, 2007. 10:39 AEST Crime falls after Groote Eylandt grog crackdownNew statistics show sexual assaults and home break-ins on Groote Eylandt, off the coast of the Northern Territory, have decreased dramatically since the introduction of an alcohol permit system. Saturday, June 16, 2007. 09:45 AEST Aboriginal tourism venture opensA new interpretation trail has been opened in the state's north to provide an insight into Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural heritage. Saturday, June 16, 2007. 07:05 AEST Aboriginal abuse could 'wipe out generations'The head of an Indigenous health research group says people have a right to be cynical about whether governments will act on a report on child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. Friday, June 15, 2007. Friday, June 15, 2007. 16:24 AEST Indigenous child abuse a national disgrace, says BroughThe Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister says the findings of a report into child sex abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory are an absolute disgrace. Friday, June 15, 2007. 18:29 AEST Registrar concedes Mutitjulu mistakeThe body which appointed an administrator to the remote Northern Territory Aboriginal community of Mutitjulu has conceded it did not give the community enough notice of its plans. Friday, June 15, 2007. 17:06 AEST Hurley accepts he accidentally caused fatal injuriesThe policeman on trial over a Palm Island death in custody has told the Supreme Court in Townsville, north Queensland, that he now accepts that he must have accidentally caused the injuries that killed the man known as Mulrunji. Friday, June 15, 2007. 15:31 AEST New court complex allows outdoor hearingsSouth Australia's first outdoor courtroom has been officially opened at Port Augusta. Friday, June 15, 2007. 15:01 AEST Mutitjulu wins fight against administrator's appointmentThe Northern Territory Indigenous community of Mutitjulu has succeeded in its second attempt to overturn the appointment of an administrator to the local council, known as the Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation. Friday, June 15, 2007. 14:23 AEST 'Coordination needed' to combat Indigenous child sex abuseThe Northern Territory's Chief Minister has admitted her Government has not done enough to tackle child sexual abuse in Indigenous communities. Friday, June 15, 2007. 14:15 AEST Facilitator employed for talks on bridge proposalAn independent facilitator has been appointed to try to progress talks on the location of a new Murray River bridge for Echuca-Moama. Friday, June 15, 2007. 13:42 AEST Aboriginal activist fails to overturn sex offencesAboriginal activist Robert Bropho has failed in a final bid to clear his name. Friday, June 15, 2007. 12:04 AEST Hurley gives evidence in Palm Is trialQueensland Police Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley has taken to the witness stand in the Supreme Court in Townsville. Friday, June 15, 2007. 12:20 AEST Judge honoured for contribution to communityA senior Northern Territory judge will today be awarded an honorary doctorate at a graduation ceremony in Alice Springs. Friday, June 15, 2007. 12:00 AEST No demountables in Alice: MayorThe Alice Springs Town Council has formulated its official response to the Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough request for advice over the future of the proposed short-term demountable accommodation in the town. Friday, June 15, 2007. 10:41 AEST Child sex abuse rife in Indigenous communities: reportChild sex abuse is happening in many Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory and a lack of education and an abundance of alcohol is to blame, an inquiry has found. Friday, June 15, 2007. 10:39 AEST Kelly offers Killalea State Park lease assurancesThe Minister for Lands, Tony Kelly, has sought to quell community concerns about plans to lease out a section of Killalea State Park near Shellcove. Friday, June 15, 2007. 09:12 AEST More indigenous teachers on the booksThe Territory Government says it's wants another 40 to 50 Indigenous teachers on its books by 2012. Friday, June 15, 2007. 08:11 AEST UQ targets Indigenous knowledgeThe University of Queensland says it has developed a policy to encourage more Indigenous Australians to enrol at the university and improve education outcomes. Friday, June 15, 2007. 08:02 AEST Hurley's defence prepares to make case in Palm Is trialQueensland Police Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley is expected to begin his defence against assault and manslaughter charges in the Townsville Supreme Court this morning. Thursday, June 14, 2007. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 21:44 AEST Officer alone with Mulrunji for seconds, court toldThe Supreme Court in Townsville has been told that the policeman charged over a Palm Island watch-house death in late 2004 was alone with the man, Mulrunji, for just a few seconds. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 13:00 AEST Date set for coronial inquest into woman's death in jailA date has been set for a coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman at the Bathurst jail, in western New South Wales, two years ago. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 12:42 AEST Push to reduce homeless rates in remote communitiesThe Northern Territory Housing Minister says it's critical that his government works closely with the Federal Government to reduce high homeless rates in remote Indigenous communities. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 12:10 AEST No hint of Mulrunji's injury, Palm Is trial toldA police officer has told the Supreme Court in Townsville that he did not see Mulrunji injured in any way on the day he died. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 11:34 AEST Police can't yet judge full impact of new alcohol lawsHalls Creek police say it will be some time before they can assess the impact of new liquor laws being introduced to curb antisocial behaviour in the town. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 11:08 AEST Torres Strait Islanders ask for council overhaul explanationTorres Strait Island leaders say they have demanded more talks with Local Government Minister Andrew Fraser amid growing concerns about planned council overhauls. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 08:21 AEST Alice Indigenous students to tour NZTwenty-one Indigenous high school students from Alice Springs will leave for an eight-day study tour of New Zealand today as part of their Arrernte language courses. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 08:01 AEST CMC called in on girl abuse claimsThe Queensland Opposition says the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) should investigate claims that a girl in state care was treated by a therapist who was related to one of her abusers. Thursday, June 14, 2007. 08:00 AEST More medical evidence expected in Hurley trialMore than half of the prosecution witnesses have now given evidence in the north Queensland manslaughter trial of Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley. Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Wednesday, June 13, 2007. 12:02 AEST Court told of Mulrunji alcohol readingThe Townsville Supreme Court in north Queensland has heard alcohol may have contributed to the death of Mulrunji on Palm Island in 2004. Wednesday, June 13, 2007. 09:06 AEST Rape girl treated by relative of abuser: reportThe Minister for Child Safety in Queensland has called for an urgent investigation after reports a 12-year-old alleged rape victim was treated by a Government-appointed therapist related to one of her alleged attackers. Wednesday, June 13, 2007. 08:46 AEST Traditional owner fights pipelineThe Northern Land Council is taking an 85-year-old traditional owner to court to remove her name from a native title claim over land in the Daly River Region of the Northern Territory. Wednesday, June 13, 2007. 06:15 AEST Mulrunji's aunt saw scuffle, court hearsThe Townsville Supreme Court has heard evidence that Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley struck the Palm Island man known as Mulrunji with a quick jab on the day he died. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 18:00 AEST Court hears alternate Mulrunji death scenariosThe Townsville Supreme Court has been told there are only two possible scenarios to explain a death in custody on Palm Island in north Queensland in late 2004. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 16:06 AEST Support our local workers first: SenatorThe Northern Territory Labor Senator Trish Crossin has criticised a Commonwealth plan to fix the skills shortage in Darwin. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 12:37 AEST Mourning on Elcho for singerTraditional Gumatj ceremonies are continuing on Elcho Island in the East Arnhem region today for the former Warumpi Band lead singer who died there on the weekend. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 12:06 AEST Weimija may get help to pay debtsThe Weimija Aboriginal Corporation in Broken Hill, in far western New South Wales, may be helped out of some of its financial difficulties. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 12:02 AEST Case against Hurley straightforward, court toldA jury of eight women and four men will decide the guilt or innocence of Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley, who has pleaded not guilty in the Townsville Supreme Court to charges relating to the death of a Palm Island man, known as Mulrunji. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 12:00 AEST Mayor says local police are sufficientThe Mayor of Cherbourg, in south-east Queensland, says his community is well-served by local police and officers from nearby towns. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 11:48 AEST Powderchair tour to rock for reconciliationTwo of Australia's biggest bands are throwing their support behind a campaign to reinvigorate the national debate about Indigenous reconciliation. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 11:00 AEST Former Mayor joins criticism over council merger processThe former Mayor of Katherine has criticised the Territory government's council amalgamation process. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 10:43 AEST Anger over council mergersThe Independent Member for Nelson says there's growing discontent over the Government's handling of the council amalgamation process. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 10:05 AEST Traditional owners voice waste dump oppositionA group of traditional owners and community members is embarking on a national tour to voice its concern about the proposed nuclear waste facility in the Northern Territory. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 09:15 AEST Man arrested over alleged scissor stabbingA 29-year-old man has spent the night in jail after being charged with attempting to murder a woman at the Kululuk community in Darwin on Sunday night. Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 06:00 AEST Palm Is manslaughter trial to beginQueensland Police Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley is due appear in the Townsville Supreme Court this morning charged with the unlawful killing and assault of a Palm Island man in 2004. Monday, June 11, 2007. Monday, June 11, 2007. 14:45 AEST Indigenous leader pays respect to music legendIndigenous MLA Marion Scrymgour says she will travel to Galiwinku in the next few weeks to pay her respects to the former front man of the Warumpi band. Monday, June 11, 2007. 12:34 AEST More police not the answer, Indigenous leader saysThe Queensland Government's decision to boost police numbers in remote Indigenous communities has been described as pandering to union demands. Monday, June 11, 2007. 12:04 AEST Broome holds housing crisis summitAbout 50 people have attended a weekend summit aimed at discussing solutions to Broome's housing shortage. Monday, June 11, 2007. 12:00 AEST Garrett pays tribute to Warumpi frontmanFederal Labor politician and former Midnight Oil lead singer Peter Garrett says the former frontman of the Warumpi Band was a pioneer in Australian rock music. |
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