https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/first-nations-firstFollow stories concerning First Nations peoples and Indigenous Australia, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team.en-usStreamGuys RecastCopyright 2025, Special Broadcasting ServicesSBSFollow stories concerning First Nations peoples and Indigenous Australia, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team.Follow stories concerning First Nations peoples and Indigenous Australia, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team.falseepisodicSBS Audioaudio@sbs.com.auhttps://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/news/20230804131727-90.jpghttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/first-nations-firstSBS,News and Current Affairs,Indigenous News and Current AffairsThe Northern Territory justice system is under fresh scrutiny amid allegations people are being held in overcrowded cells for long periods of time without adequate healthcare in a Darwin correctional facility. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections has said in a statement that the Darwin Transitional Custody Centre accommodates prisoners for a maximum of four weeks. They said prisoners undergo intake and medical screening to ensure they don't have any serious health concerns and are well suited to the environment. The spokesperson also said prisoners do have access to phones and can contact family. But this week, the North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) accused the government of failing to fully address the issue, saying parts of the Darwin City Watchhouse had been renamed and transferred to the control of the corrections department – while conditions continue to resemble a watchhouse. NAAJA CEO Ben Grimes is being interviewed here by Tee Mitchell.0000019d-ddac-de00-a1bd-ddbe0e220000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-north-aboriginal-justice-agency-ceo-accuses-nt-government-of-long-term-detention-in-watchhouses/rp57rtvpbThe Northern Territory justice system is under fresh scrutiny amid allegations people are being held in overcrowded cells for long periods of time without adequate healthcare in a Darwin correctional facility. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections has said in a statement that the Darwin Transitional Custody Centre accommodates prisoners for a maximum of four weeks. They said prisoners undergo intake and medical screening to ensure they don't have any serious health concerns and are well suited to the environment. The spokesperson also said prisoners do have access to phones and can contact family. But this week, the North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) accused the government of failing to fully address the issue, saying parts of the Darwin City Watchhouse had been renamed and transferred to the control of the corrections department – while conditions continue to resemble a watchhouse. NAAJA CEO Ben Grimes is being interviewed here by Tee Mitchell.The Northern Territory justice system is under fresh scrutiny amid allegations people are being held in overcrowded cells for long periods of time without adequate healthcare in a Darwin correctional facility. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections has said in a statement that the Darwin Transitional Custody Centre accommodates prisoners for a maximum of four weeks. They said prisoners undergo intake and medical screening to ensure they don't have any serious health concerns and are well suited to the environment. The spokesperson also said prisoners do have access to phones and can contact family. But this week, the North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) accused the government of failing to fully address the issue, saying parts of the Darwin City Watchhouse had been renamed and transferred to the control of the corrections department – while conditions continue to resemble a watchhouse. NAAJA CEO Ben Grimes is being interviewed here by Tee Mitchell.fullunset00:19:50Sun, 03 May 2026 07:30:00 +1000Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett is now well into his 800 kilometre walk from Melbourne to Canberra. The former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner is leading the five-week long 'Walk for Truth' to call on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a National Truth Telling Process. SBS reporter Angelica Waite spoke with Mr Lovett when he was in Seymour, about 150 kilometres into his journey.0000019d-d225-d042-a7fd-d22523880003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-sbs-speaks-to-travis-lovett-on-his-800km-walk-for-truth/a6jg92nxqKerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett is now well into his 800 kilometre walk from Melbourne to Canberra. The former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner is leading the five-week long 'Walk for Truth' to call on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a National Truth Telling Process. SBS reporter Angelica Waite spoke with Mr Lovett when he was in Seymour, about 150 kilometres into his journey.Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett is now well into his 800 kilometre walk from Melbourne to Canberra. The former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner is leading the five-week long 'Walk for Truth' to call on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a National Truth Telling Process. SBS reporter Angelica Waite spoke with Mr Lovett when he was in Seymour, about 150 kilometres into his journey.fullunset00:15:58Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 +1000WARNING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away. THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS. The desperate search for a five-year-old missing in the Northern Territory has ended in tragedy. Police believe they've found the girl's body. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the entire Northern Territory is mourning the family's loss.0000019d-dd6b-dc31-a79d-ff6b52630003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/family-community-mourns-as-outback-search-for-missing-girl-ends-in-tragedy/r7ujyd49pWARNING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away. THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS. The desperate search for a five-year-old missing in the Northern Territory has ended in tragedy. Police believe they've found the girl's body. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the entire Northern Territory is mourning the family's loss.WARNING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away. THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS. The desperate search for a five-year-old missing in the Northern Territory has ended in tragedy. Police believe they've found the girl's body. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says the entire Northern Territory is mourning the family's loss.fullunset00:03:41Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +1000[[WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should exercise caution when listening to this audio as it contains names and images of deceased persons, which may cause distress to members of these communities.]] Since the First World War, Indigenous men and women have served in Australia's defence forces, despite the government's refusal to recognise their rights. NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry has spoken to Michael Bell about members of her own family who served in Australia's defence forces.0000019d-bdca-d042-a7fd-bdea70f90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/fighting-for-a-country-that-denied-their-rights-remembering-the-service-of-australias-indigenous-veterans/s1kheg5sr[[WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should exercise caution when listening to this audio as it contains names and images of deceased persons, which may cause distress to members of these communities.]] Since the First World War, Indigenous men and women have served in Australia's defence forces, despite the government's refusal to recognise their rights. NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry has spoken to Michael Bell about members of her own family who served in Australia's defence forces.[[WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should exercise caution when listening to this audio as it contains names and images of deceased persons, which may cause distress to members of these communities.]] Since the First World War, Indigenous men and women have served in Australia's defence forces, despite the government's refusal to recognise their rights. NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry has spoken to Michael Bell about members of her own family who served in Australia's defence forces.fullunset00:09:19Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +1000A trailblazer of Australia's arts and cultural landscape, Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been laid to rest on Country in her hometown of Lismore. Hundreds gathered to honour a life dedicated to the arts and elevating Indigenous voices.0000019d-42ba-d96e-a39d-c6bf92290003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-life-and-work-of-aunty-rhoda-roberts-honoured-on-bundjalung-country/n83ag3koxA trailblazer of Australia's arts and cultural landscape, Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been laid to rest on Country in her hometown of Lismore. Hundreds gathered to honour a life dedicated to the arts and elevating Indigenous voices.A trailblazer of Australia's arts and cultural landscape, Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been laid to rest on Country in her hometown of Lismore. Hundreds gathered to honour a life dedicated to the arts and elevating Indigenous voices.fullunset00:04:15Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +1100The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health support that are led by First Nations wisdom and experience. SBS reporter Angelica Waite, has speaking with Clinton Schultz, a Gomeroi Gamilaroi man, and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships with Black Dog Institute. For more than a decade, he's been a pioneering voice when it comes to finding new models for preventative care that reflect the depth, complexity and connectedness of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing. She started by asking Mr Schultz how he came to study and work in the field of psychology.0000019d-2788-d9eb-ad9f-778b5b2f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-could-first-nations-methods-improve-mental-health-treatment/ibc7pz3vdThe latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health support that are led by First Nations wisdom and experience. SBS reporter Angelica Waite, has speaking with Clinton Schultz, a Gomeroi Gamilaroi man, and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships with Black Dog Institute. For more than a decade, he's been a pioneering voice when it comes to finding new models for preventative care that reflect the depth, complexity and connectedness of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing. She started by asking Mr Schultz how he came to study and work in the field of psychology.The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health support that are led by First Nations wisdom and experience. SBS reporter Angelica Waite, has speaking with Clinton Schultz, a Gomeroi Gamilaroi man, and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships with Black Dog Institute. For more than a decade, he's been a pioneering voice when it comes to finding new models for preventative care that reflect the depth, complexity and connectedness of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing. She started by asking Mr Schultz how he came to study and work in the field of psychology.fullunset00:12:33Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +1100The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of the nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians. First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health led by First Nations wisdom and experience.0000019d-229e-d044-a59d-b3df24d30002https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/could-first-nations-wisdom-and-experience-improve-mental-health-and-wellbeing/xs5cwedttThe latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of the nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians. First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health led by First Nations wisdom and experience.The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of the nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians. First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health led by First Nations wisdom and experience.fullunset00:07:50Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:38:00 +1100Tributes are being made to SBS Elder-in-residence and Widjabul Wia-bal woman, Auntie Rhoda Roberts, who has died at the age of 66. Her short battle with a very rare type of ovarian cancer ended on Saturday afternoon on her country surrounded by family. The decorated writer, actor and director was awarded an Order of Australia in 2016 for her service to performing arts and immense impact on and off the stage and screen. Rhoda Robert’s family has granted permission for SBS to broadcast images and audio, to honour and celebrate her life and enduring legacy.0000019d-0f7d-dc75-a7dd-ff7d95570003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/rhoda-roberts-ao-the-cultural-warrior-who-changed-the-nation/icckaif25Tributes are being made to SBS Elder-in-residence and Widjabul Wia-bal woman, Auntie Rhoda Roberts, who has died at the age of 66. Her short battle with a very rare type of ovarian cancer ended on Saturday afternoon on her country surrounded by family. The decorated writer, actor and director was awarded an Order of Australia in 2016 for her service to performing arts and immense impact on and off the stage and screen. Rhoda Robert’s family has granted permission for SBS to broadcast images and audio, to honour and celebrate her life and enduring legacy.Tributes are being made to SBS Elder-in-residence and Widjabul Wia-bal woman, Auntie Rhoda Roberts, who has died at the age of 66. Her short battle with a very rare type of ovarian cancer ended on Saturday afternoon on her country surrounded by family. The decorated writer, actor and director was awarded an Order of Australia in 2016 for her service to performing arts and immense impact on and off the stage and screen. Rhoda Robert’s family has granted permission for SBS to broadcast images and audio, to honour and celebrate her life and enduring legacy.fullunset00:07:26Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:50:00 +1100New data from the Productivity Commission reveals that the national effort to Close the Gap is failing. As the 2031 deadline looms, Indigenous leaders and advocates are calling for an urgent shift away from "band-aid" government strategies toward genuine community-led action and structural reform.0000019d-096c-dee8-a5bd-db7d1ce70000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/closing-the-gap-is-just-putting-band-aids-on-says-senator-lidia-thorpe/me1zgxkz9New data from the Productivity Commission reveals that the national effort to Close the Gap is failing. As the 2031 deadline looms, Indigenous leaders and advocates are calling for an urgent shift away from "band-aid" government strategies toward genuine community-led action and structural reform.New data from the Productivity Commission reveals that the national effort to Close the Gap is failing. As the 2031 deadline looms, Indigenous leaders and advocates are calling for an urgent shift away from "band-aid" government strategies toward genuine community-led action and structural reform.fullunset00:06:32Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:08:00 +1100A First Nations advocate and activist for incarcerated women says the social contract between the Australian government and the community is broken. Tahlia Isaac, who founded 'Project:herSelf', says authorities are more interested in punishment than providing the conditions to keep people safe. She says the system needs to change and the government needs to start listening to women who have real insight into the cycle of incarceration.0000019c-b7da-d8f9-a1dc-f7de0fb60003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/inmate-turned-advocate-wants-more-support-for-women-on-the-outside/ssefrevm1A First Nations advocate and activist for incarcerated women says the social contract between the Australian government and the community is broken. Tahlia Isaac, who founded 'Project:herSelf', says authorities are more interested in punishment than providing the conditions to keep people safe. She says the system needs to change and the government needs to start listening to women who have real insight into the cycle of incarceration.A First Nations advocate and activist for incarcerated women says the social contract between the Australian government and the community is broken. Tahlia Isaac, who founded 'Project:herSelf', says authorities are more interested in punishment than providing the conditions to keep people safe. She says the system needs to change and the government needs to start listening to women who have real insight into the cycle of incarceration.fullunset00:05:24Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:02:00 +1100The Acknowledgement of Country has been translated into 40 languages as part of a project led by Dr Elaine Laforteza. She explains how it started and the vision for what comes next.0000019c-7a45-d75b-a5fe-7b6588a20003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-new-project-explores-power-of-language-and-shared-histories/1049wei0nThe Acknowledgement of Country has been translated into 40 languages as part of a project led by Dr Elaine Laforteza. She explains how it started and the vision for what comes next.The Acknowledgement of Country has been translated into 40 languages as part of a project led by Dr Elaine Laforteza. She explains how it started and the vision for what comes next.fullunset00:13:49Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +1100The federal government has released its latest report card on its Closing the Gap targets, which are meant to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. The data shows just four of the 19 targets are on track. Anthony Albanese has used his annual closing the gap speech on Thursday to announce a $144 million boost to Indigenous health to upgrade more than 100 services in cities and regional areas. But some - like the incarceration rates of First Nations people - continue to worsen.0000019c-5059-daff-a19e-7b7b06d80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/latest-report-on-closing-the-gap-targets-not-a-story-of-failure-says-pm/jfrqxb8d9The federal government has released its latest report card on its Closing the Gap targets, which are meant to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. The data shows just four of the 19 targets are on track. Anthony Albanese has used his annual closing the gap speech on Thursday to announce a $144 million boost to Indigenous health to upgrade more than 100 services in cities and regional areas. But some - like the incarceration rates of First Nations people - continue to worsen.The federal government has released its latest report card on its Closing the Gap targets, which are meant to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. The data shows just four of the 19 targets are on track. Anthony Albanese has used his annual closing the gap speech on Thursday to announce a $144 million boost to Indigenous health to upgrade more than 100 services in cities and regional areas. But some - like the incarceration rates of First Nations people - continue to worsen.fullunset00:06:29Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +1100The Federal Government has launched a landmark $218 million national plan to end violence against First Nations women and children. It marks the first long-term strategy designed and led entirely by Indigenous communities. While the policy targets specialised healing and emergency services in remote areas, community leaders warn that real change also requires confronting the systemic racism and high rates of violence perpetrated by non-Indigenous men.0000019c-466b-d092-abfd-6efb5ea30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/government-unveils-policy-to-end-violence-against-first-nations-women-and-children/ehc1ne8txThe Federal Government has launched a landmark $218 million national plan to end violence against First Nations women and children. It marks the first long-term strategy designed and led entirely by Indigenous communities. While the policy targets specialised healing and emergency services in remote areas, community leaders warn that real change also requires confronting the systemic racism and high rates of violence perpetrated by non-Indigenous men.The Federal Government has launched a landmark $218 million national plan to end violence against First Nations women and children. It marks the first long-term strategy designed and led entirely by Indigenous communities. While the policy targets specialised healing and emergency services in remote areas, community leaders warn that real change also requires confronting the systemic racism and high rates of violence perpetrated by non-Indigenous men.fullunset00:01:05Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:29:00 +1100A powerful exhibition featuring photographs and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability has been called a milestone for inclusion and representation. First exhibited at the United Nations in Geneva more than a decade ago, it's now being shown again on home soil in its most accessible format.0000019c-0707-df15-adfc-f72f61da0009https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/exhibition-described-as-a-milestone-for-inclusion-and-representation/sf6aazuh0A powerful exhibition featuring photographs and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability has been called a milestone for inclusion and representation. First exhibited at the United Nations in Geneva more than a decade ago, it's now being shown again on home soil in its most accessible format.A powerful exhibition featuring photographs and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability has been called a milestone for inclusion and representation. First exhibited at the United Nations in Geneva more than a decade ago, it's now being shown again on home soil in its most accessible format.fullunset00:03:10Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1100This week a treaty between Victoria and the state's First Nations people became law. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg signed the treaty at a formal ceremony at Government House on Thursday morning. Kerri-Lee Barry from SBS' NITV Radio has spoken with UNSW Law & Justice Associate Professor, Dr Harry Hobbs, about the historic agreement.0000019a-7fd5-db0a-a1da-7ffd0be30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-nitv-radio-talks-to-dr-harry-hobbs-on-victorias-treaty-becoming-law/rj3bkrquaThis week a treaty between Victoria and the state's First Nations people became law. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg signed the treaty at a formal ceremony at Government House on Thursday morning. Kerri-Lee Barry from SBS' NITV Radio has spoken with UNSW Law & Justice Associate Professor, Dr Harry Hobbs, about the historic agreement.This week a treaty between Victoria and the state's First Nations people became law. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg signed the treaty at a formal ceremony at Government House on Thursday morning. Kerri-Lee Barry from SBS' NITV Radio has spoken with UNSW Law & Justice Associate Professor, Dr Harry Hobbs, about the historic agreement.fullunset00:07:10Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +1100A young volunteer for a football club in central Victoria has won the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (NATSI) Sports Awards this year. April Le Sueur has been volunteering at the Rumbalara Football and Netball Club in the Victorian town of Shepparton. She's also the AFL Young Leader of the Year.0000019a-7c0c-db0a-a1da-7eec2d690003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/april-le-sueur-claims-2025-natsi-sports-award/clej1o01aA young volunteer for a football club in central Victoria has won the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (NATSI) Sports Awards this year. April Le Sueur has been volunteering at the Rumbalara Football and Netball Club in the Victorian town of Shepparton. She's also the AFL Young Leader of the Year.A young volunteer for a football club in central Victoria has won the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (NATSI) Sports Awards this year. April Le Sueur has been volunteering at the Rumbalara Football and Netball Club in the Victorian town of Shepparton. She's also the AFL Young Leader of the Year.fullunset00:02:41Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +1100It's been hailed as a moment centuries in the making: the signing of Australia's first ever state-wide treaty with Aboriginal people, described as something once thought impossible. The Australian-first treaty will take effect just before Christmas but will not be up and running until mid-2026. And for both sides signing the pact in Victoria, there's recognition of more hard work that needs to be done.0000019a-7c27-df21-a5fe-7d77845f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/historic-victorian-treaty-the-start-of-a-new-era-indigenous-leaders-say/7ipkigzi4It's been hailed as a moment centuries in the making: the signing of Australia's first ever state-wide treaty with Aboriginal people, described as something once thought impossible. The Australian-first treaty will take effect just before Christmas but will not be up and running until mid-2026. And for both sides signing the pact in Victoria, there's recognition of more hard work that needs to be done.It's been hailed as a moment centuries in the making: the signing of Australia's first ever state-wide treaty with Aboriginal people, described as something once thought impossible. The Australian-first treaty will take effect just before Christmas but will not be up and running until mid-2026. And for both sides signing the pact in Victoria, there's recognition of more hard work that needs to be done.fullunset00:04:34Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:48:00 +1100Professor Michael Wear, a Malgana Traditional Custodian from Shark Bay, has been honoured at the 26th Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science for his groundbreaking work uniting Indigenous knowledge and marine science. He is the inaugural winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems. Through his company Tidal Moon, Professor Wear is leading a world-first seagrass restoration project that employs Aboriginal divers, supports sustainable livelihoods, and restores cultural connections to Sea Country. His work highlights how traditional wisdom and Western science can come together to protect Australia’s oceans and climate.0000019a-50fe-df21-a5fe-59fe9e8e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/shark-bay-where-indigenous-knowledge-and-marine-science-meet/oikkw7turProfessor Michael Wear, a Malgana Traditional Custodian from Shark Bay, has been honoured at the 26th Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science for his groundbreaking work uniting Indigenous knowledge and marine science. He is the inaugural winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems. Through his company Tidal Moon, Professor Wear is leading a world-first seagrass restoration project that employs Aboriginal divers, supports sustainable livelihoods, and restores cultural connections to Sea Country. His work highlights how traditional wisdom and Western science can come together to protect Australia’s oceans and climate.Professor Michael Wear, a Malgana Traditional Custodian from Shark Bay, has been honoured at the 26th Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science for his groundbreaking work uniting Indigenous knowledge and marine science. He is the inaugural winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems. Through his company Tidal Moon, Professor Wear is leading a world-first seagrass restoration project that employs Aboriginal divers, supports sustainable livelihoods, and restores cultural connections to Sea Country. His work highlights how traditional wisdom and Western science can come together to protect Australia’s oceans and climate.fullunset00:03:18Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:56:00 +1100Thousands of Indigenous households across northern Australia live with prepaid power, where disconnection can happen at any moment. Now a new report has warned that without stronger protections, the system could turn deadly in extreme heat. SBS’s Christopher Tan travelled to the Kimberley to see what life is like when power is a privilege, not a guarantee.0000019a-4b59-daa1-a3fa-cb5fbc6d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/when-power-isnt-guaranteed-indigenous-families-in-northern-australia-face-deadly-risks-in-extreme-heat/ax4dvkwbkThousands of Indigenous households across northern Australia live with prepaid power, where disconnection can happen at any moment. Now a new report has warned that without stronger protections, the system could turn deadly in extreme heat. SBS’s Christopher Tan travelled to the Kimberley to see what life is like when power is a privilege, not a guarantee.Thousands of Indigenous households across northern Australia live with prepaid power, where disconnection can happen at any moment. Now a new report has warned that without stronger protections, the system could turn deadly in extreme heat. SBS’s Christopher Tan travelled to the Kimberley to see what life is like when power is a privilege, not a guarantee.fullunset00:06:34Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:21:00 +1100Traditional owners in far north Queensland are calling for an iconic saltwater crocodile to be returned to country. The croc, named 'Old Faithful', featured in the Crocodile Hunter series alongside the late Steve Irwin - but he's been re-homed far from his natural habitat following concerns over aggressive behaviour.0000019a-48a7-db0a-a1da-4aefd0120003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/traditional-owners-object-to-movement-of-old-faithful-crocodile-made-famous-by-steve-irwin/tj1m04p4aTraditional owners in far north Queensland are calling for an iconic saltwater crocodile to be returned to country. The croc, named 'Old Faithful', featured in the Crocodile Hunter series alongside the late Steve Irwin - but he's been re-homed far from his natural habitat following concerns over aggressive behaviour.Traditional owners in far north Queensland are calling for an iconic saltwater crocodile to be returned to country. The croc, named 'Old Faithful', featured in the Crocodile Hunter series alongside the late Steve Irwin - but he's been re-homed far from his natural habitat following concerns over aggressive behaviour.fullunset00:04:06Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:45:00 +1100State and territory governments in Australia will face scrutiny as part of a parliamentary inquiry on the outcomes and impacts of youth incarceration. The over-incarceration of First Nations children will also be a key focus.0000019a-38a5-db0a-a1da-7aedfb420003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/youth-justice-is-jailing-failing-first-nations-kids-inquiry-asks/3neuigg01State and territory governments in Australia will face scrutiny as part of a parliamentary inquiry on the outcomes and impacts of youth incarceration. The over-incarceration of First Nations children will also be a key focus.State and territory governments in Australia will face scrutiny as part of a parliamentary inquiry on the outcomes and impacts of youth incarceration. The over-incarceration of First Nations children will also be a key focus.fullunset00:08:47Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +1100A not for profit organisation says almost half of Indigenous communities living cut off from the world face extinction within the decade due to logging, mining and tourism. Survival International says they want the world - especially governments and industries - to recognise and address the problem as a global emergency.0000019a-2e92-d939-adfa-ff966b640003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/at-the-edge-of-survival-report-says-half-of-uncontacted-indigenous-peoples-facing-extinction/c956bnh6yA not for profit organisation says almost half of Indigenous communities living cut off from the world face extinction within the decade due to logging, mining and tourism. Survival International says they want the world - especially governments and industries - to recognise and address the problem as a global emergency.A not for profit organisation says almost half of Indigenous communities living cut off from the world face extinction within the decade due to logging, mining and tourism. Survival International says they want the world - especially governments and industries - to recognise and address the problem as a global emergency.fullunset00:07:20Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1100Victoria's First Nations community is celebrating a historic milestone - legislation to establish the first treaty in Australia's history passed through state parliament on Thursday night. It's expected to enter force by the end of the year, after an official signing ceremony and royal assent from Victoria's governor, in the culmination of a whole decade of negotiations. The legislation establishes a permanent Aboriginal advisory and decision-making body, to be known as Gellung Warl, which will remain outside the state's constitution. Aunty Jill Gallagher is the C-E-O of the Victorian Community Controlled Health Organisation, and served as the Treaty Advancement Commissioner in 2018. She's been talking to SBS's Tee Mitchell.0000019a-389b-db0a-a1da-7afba15b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-jill-gallagher-vaccho-on-the-new-victorian-treaty/rcrciwjveVictoria's First Nations community is celebrating a historic milestone - legislation to establish the first treaty in Australia's history passed through state parliament on Thursday night. It's expected to enter force by the end of the year, after an official signing ceremony and royal assent from Victoria's governor, in the culmination of a whole decade of negotiations. The legislation establishes a permanent Aboriginal advisory and decision-making body, to be known as Gellung Warl, which will remain outside the state's constitution. Aunty Jill Gallagher is the C-E-O of the Victorian Community Controlled Health Organisation, and served as the Treaty Advancement Commissioner in 2018. She's been talking to SBS's Tee Mitchell.Victoria's First Nations community is celebrating a historic milestone - legislation to establish the first treaty in Australia's history passed through state parliament on Thursday night. It's expected to enter force by the end of the year, after an official signing ceremony and royal assent from Victoria's governor, in the culmination of a whole decade of negotiations. The legislation establishes a permanent Aboriginal advisory and decision-making body, to be known as Gellung Warl, which will remain outside the state's constitution. Aunty Jill Gallagher is the C-E-O of the Victorian Community Controlled Health Organisation, and served as the Treaty Advancement Commissioner in 2018. She's been talking to SBS's Tee Mitchell.fullunset00:17:05Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:04:00 +1100After almost a decade of activism and community efforts, Victoria has passed Australia's first ever treaty legislation establishing a permanent Indigenous representative body in the state parliament. The landmark agreement between the Victorian Government and the First People's Assembly of Victoria marks a historic step towards recognising and reckoning with Victoria's violent colonial history.0000019a-384f-d86f-a9ff-fd5fe19a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/victoria-passes-australias-first-treaty-law-creating-permanent-indigenous-voice-in-parliament/0wag2yw4zAfter almost a decade of activism and community efforts, Victoria has passed Australia's first ever treaty legislation establishing a permanent Indigenous representative body in the state parliament. The landmark agreement between the Victorian Government and the First People's Assembly of Victoria marks a historic step towards recognising and reckoning with Victoria's violent colonial history.After almost a decade of activism and community efforts, Victoria has passed Australia's first ever treaty legislation establishing a permanent Indigenous representative body in the state parliament. The landmark agreement between the Victorian Government and the First People's Assembly of Victoria marks a historic step towards recognising and reckoning with Victoria's violent colonial history.fullunset00:04:42Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:33:00 +1100The Western Australian Governor has apologised for his predecessor's role in a state-led violent attack against Noongar men, women and children almost 200 years ago, known as the Pinjarra massacre. Descendants of the Bindjareb Noongar people received the long-awaited apology saying it is a meaningful step towards reconciliation.0000019a-2dc0-d939-adfa-ffc4732e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/time-for-truth-western-australia-governor-apologises-for-pinjarra-massacre-nearly-200-years-on/afox5g42oThe Western Australian Governor has apologised for his predecessor's role in a state-led violent attack against Noongar men, women and children almost 200 years ago, known as the Pinjarra massacre. Descendants of the Bindjareb Noongar people received the long-awaited apology saying it is a meaningful step towards reconciliation.The Western Australian Governor has apologised for his predecessor's role in a state-led violent attack against Noongar men, women and children almost 200 years ago, known as the Pinjarra massacre. Descendants of the Bindjareb Noongar people received the long-awaited apology saying it is a meaningful step towards reconciliation.fullunset00:03:58Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:44:00 +1100Anangu traditional owners have marked 40 years since Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park was handed back to their people. The handback was a landmark moment for Aboriginal land rights in Australia and a powerful recognition of the enduring connection between First Nations peoples and Country. The official celebrations have included a trip to London for a delegation of nine Anangu traditional owners, who met with High Commissioner to the UK Stephen Smith, and King Charles, as part of the official commemorations.0000019a-0f64-d436-a7bf-8f76516d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/traditional-owners-mark-40th-anniversary-of-uluru-handback-in-london/gmbtyod83Anangu traditional owners have marked 40 years since Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park was handed back to their people. The handback was a landmark moment for Aboriginal land rights in Australia and a powerful recognition of the enduring connection between First Nations peoples and Country. The official celebrations have included a trip to London for a delegation of nine Anangu traditional owners, who met with High Commissioner to the UK Stephen Smith, and King Charles, as part of the official commemorations.Anangu traditional owners have marked 40 years since Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park was handed back to their people. The handback was a landmark moment for Aboriginal land rights in Australia and a powerful recognition of the enduring connection between First Nations peoples and Country. The official celebrations have included a trip to London for a delegation of nine Anangu traditional owners, who met with High Commissioner to the UK Stephen Smith, and King Charles, as part of the official commemorations.fullunset00:06:09Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100Diwali is the biggest festival in India and many South Asian countries, marking the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. It is celebrated by more than a billion people around the world, including diaspora communities in Australia.00000199-f094-d8df-abb9-f09eb7d50003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-rich-cultural-heritage-celebrated-in-lights-diwali/i9liz6aazDiwali is the biggest festival in India and many South Asian countries, marking the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. It is celebrated by more than a billion people around the world, including diaspora communities in Australia.Diwali is the biggest festival in India and many South Asian countries, marking the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. It is celebrated by more than a billion people around the world, including diaspora communities in Australia.fullunset00:03:21Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +1100The Victorian Government is debating a historic Statewide Treaty Bill, establishing Australia's first ever Treaty agreement between a state government and First Peoples in Victoria. If signed into law, the Treaty Bill will forge a path forward for First Peoples in Victoria to negotiate and influence the policy that affects community.00000199-e186-d8df-abb9-e18e59f80000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/victorian-government-debates-ground-breaking-treaty-bill/q2rsxdo7pThe Victorian Government is debating a historic Statewide Treaty Bill, establishing Australia's first ever Treaty agreement between a state government and First Peoples in Victoria. If signed into law, the Treaty Bill will forge a path forward for First Peoples in Victoria to negotiate and influence the policy that affects community.The Victorian Government is debating a historic Statewide Treaty Bill, establishing Australia's first ever Treaty agreement between a state government and First Peoples in Victoria. If signed into law, the Treaty Bill will forge a path forward for First Peoples in Victoria to negotiate and influence the policy that affects community.fullunset00:06:34Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100A new report is calling for a national database on miscarriage to address ongoing invisibility around miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia, particularly for First Nations women and in rural and regional communities. This comes as the government announced a $9.5 million funding package in May last year to improve awareness and support for early pregnancy loss.00000199-cbbc-d0b6-addb-fbfc34590003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-miscarriage-data-gap-and-invisible-loss-leaving-australian-women-behind/y56quko28A new report is calling for a national database on miscarriage to address ongoing invisibility around miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia, particularly for First Nations women and in rural and regional communities. This comes as the government announced a $9.5 million funding package in May last year to improve awareness and support for early pregnancy loss.A new report is calling for a national database on miscarriage to address ongoing invisibility around miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia, particularly for First Nations women and in rural and regional communities. This comes as the government announced a $9.5 million funding package in May last year to improve awareness and support for early pregnancy loss.fullunset00:12:26Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1100Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, some NGOs and state governments have been taking the initiative to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation. Australia's principal non-government organisation for public health, the Public Health Association of Australia, has announced they will be instituting an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. SBS spoke to Dr Summer May Finlay, a Yorta Yorta woman, an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and the Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) of the Public Health Association about the importance of a First Nations voice in helping to Close the Gap on healthcare outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians00000199-9996-dbba-a59f-db9f44220003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-could-a-first-nations-voice-help-tackle-stubborn-public-health-challenges/9o1r5o95qNearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, some NGOs and state governments have been taking the initiative to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation. Australia's principal non-government organisation for public health, the Public Health Association of Australia, has announced they will be instituting an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. SBS spoke to Dr Summer May Finlay, a Yorta Yorta woman, an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and the Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) of the Public Health Association about the importance of a First Nations voice in helping to Close the Gap on healthcare outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous AustraliansNearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, some NGOs and state governments have been taking the initiative to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation. Australia's principal non-government organisation for public health, the Public Health Association of Australia, has announced they will be instituting an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. SBS spoke to Dr Summer May Finlay, a Yorta Yorta woman, an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and the Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) of the Public Health Association about the importance of a First Nations voice in helping to Close the Gap on healthcare outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australiansfullunset00:07:53Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000This weekend will see the largest annual gathering of Indigenous people in the country at the New South Wales Koori knockout rugby league tournament. It's a sporting competition... but also, so much more.00000199-a852-dbba-a59f-fb5fbbf40003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/footy-culture-and-so-much-more-welcome-to-the-koori-knockout/ardx4qeqzThis weekend will see the largest annual gathering of Indigenous people in the country at the New South Wales Koori knockout rugby league tournament. It's a sporting competition... but also, so much more.This weekend will see the largest annual gathering of Indigenous people in the country at the New South Wales Koori knockout rugby league tournament. It's a sporting competition... but also, so much more.fullunset00:03:48Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:32:00 +1000The Public Health Association of Australia has announced they will be establishing an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, NGOs like the PHAA and state governments have chosen to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation.00000199-9ed9-d3c1-a5dd-dfff5c510000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-new-first-nations-voice-to-guide-australias-public-health-sector/tqvwcecqmThe Public Health Association of Australia has announced they will be establishing an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, NGOs like the PHAA and state governments have chosen to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation.The Public Health Association of Australia has announced they will be establishing an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, NGOs like the PHAA and state governments have chosen to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation.fullunset00:07:15Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:28:00 +1000A group of young First Nations men and women have blazed their way through a training program for firefighter hopefuls. The initiative is a partnership between TAFE and the New South Wales Fire Service - to help young Indigenous people get into their dream job.00000199-94a2-d670-a9fd-bee355730003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-youth-train-as-firefighters-to-defend-country-and-community-i-want-to-make-a-difference/ukq0tojjoA group of young First Nations men and women have blazed their way through a training program for firefighter hopefuls. The initiative is a partnership between TAFE and the New South Wales Fire Service - to help young Indigenous people get into their dream job.A group of young First Nations men and women have blazed their way through a training program for firefighter hopefuls. The initiative is a partnership between TAFE and the New South Wales Fire Service - to help young Indigenous people get into their dream job.fullunset00:02:10Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:45:00 +1000South Australia's algal bloom continues to spread, leading to significant environmental, ecological and mental health harm. Those impacts have been heard at a Senate inquiry examining support arrangements for those affected, but also long-term prevention strategies.00000199-846c-dbba-a59f-d77f9da30000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/whats-next-for-south-australias-algae-bloom/6jag2297pSouth Australia's algal bloom continues to spread, leading to significant environmental, ecological and mental health harm. Those impacts have been heard at a Senate inquiry examining support arrangements for those affected, but also long-term prevention strategies.South Australia's algal bloom continues to spread, leading to significant environmental, ecological and mental health harm. Those impacts have been heard at a Senate inquiry examining support arrangements for those affected, but also long-term prevention strategies.fullunset00:12:28Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000The Northern Territory has been engulfed by significant backlash regarding the sentencing of a driver who fatally struck an Aboriginal man in a hit and run and his familial connection to the Territory's Attorney General. First Nations communities and legal experts argue the sentence given to Jake Danby, a 12-month community corrections order, is inconsistent with the 'tough on crime' approach of the Country Liberal Party government.00000199-79fe-dbba-a59f-7bff39150000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/nt-hit-and-run-case-spotlights-deep-disparities-in-criminal-justice-system-advocates-say/kebdv26tnThe Northern Territory has been engulfed by significant backlash regarding the sentencing of a driver who fatally struck an Aboriginal man in a hit and run and his familial connection to the Territory's Attorney General. First Nations communities and legal experts argue the sentence given to Jake Danby, a 12-month community corrections order, is inconsistent with the 'tough on crime' approach of the Country Liberal Party government.The Northern Territory has been engulfed by significant backlash regarding the sentencing of a driver who fatally struck an Aboriginal man in a hit and run and his familial connection to the Territory's Attorney General. First Nations communities and legal experts argue the sentence given to Jake Danby, a 12-month community corrections order, is inconsistent with the 'tough on crime' approach of the Country Liberal Party government.fullunset00:08:45Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +1000In Western Australia's Wheatbelt, a region long shaped by industrial farming practices, a new model of regenerative agriculture is taking root. At Yaraguia farm, Ballardong Noongar man Oral McGuire is healing Country, reconnecting First Nations knowledge of caring for Country with modern land management to restore ecosystems and produce food that benefits both the land and the community.00000199-60b2-d3c1-a5dd-69b6f8570003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/healing-land-and-spirit-through-noongar-knowledge-and-regenerative-land-management/p1p5026u4In Western Australia's Wheatbelt, a region long shaped by industrial farming practices, a new model of regenerative agriculture is taking root. At Yaraguia farm, Ballardong Noongar man Oral McGuire is healing Country, reconnecting First Nations knowledge of caring for Country with modern land management to restore ecosystems and produce food that benefits both the land and the community.In Western Australia's Wheatbelt, a region long shaped by industrial farming practices, a new model of regenerative agriculture is taking root. At Yaraguia farm, Ballardong Noongar man Oral McGuire is healing Country, reconnecting First Nations knowledge of caring for Country with modern land management to restore ecosystems and produce food that benefits both the land and the community.fullunset00:05:29Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000Politicians are warning against the risks of extremism and political violence, after rival rallies were held in Australia's capital cities and regional centres.00000199-42b0-d736-addb-7fbcaf9b0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/concerns-over-political-extremism-after-rival-rallies-held-across-australia/xpog5r6waPoliticians are warning against the risks of extremism and political violence, after rival rallies were held in Australia's capital cities and regional centres.Politicians are warning against the risks of extremism and political violence, after rival rallies were held in Australia's capital cities and regional centres.FULL00:06:35Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:57:00 +1000An Aboriginal gathering place and burial ground was attacked in Melbourne on Sunday by participants in the city's anti-immigration rallies. Police are investigating the incident, which witnesses say involved self-proclaimed neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell and up to 100 others. The incident has been condemned by political leaders, with Senator Lidia Thorpe calling for a federal inquiry.00000199-04d2-da6a-a9db-2cfbc5fb0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/mob-attacks-aboriginal-site-known-as-camp-sovereignty/hfbna9tt3An Aboriginal gathering place and burial ground was attacked in Melbourne on Sunday by participants in the city's anti-immigration rallies. Police are investigating the incident, which witnesses say involved self-proclaimed neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell and up to 100 others. The incident has been condemned by political leaders, with Senator Lidia Thorpe calling for a federal inquiry.An Aboriginal gathering place and burial ground was attacked in Melbourne on Sunday by participants in the city's anti-immigration rallies. Police are investigating the incident, which witnesses say involved self-proclaimed neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell and up to 100 others. The incident has been condemned by political leaders, with Senator Lidia Thorpe calling for a federal inquiry.FULL00:11:07Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:33:00 +1000This week marks the 50th anniversary since the Gurindji land handback, an historic turning point for Aboriginal land rights in Australia. Fifty years on, people from all over Australia have gathered for the Gurindji Freedom Day Festival to celebrate the anniversary of the land hand-back, and remember the iconic events of the 1966 Wave Hill Walk Off.00000198-d08d-d6b1-abbd-d9bfd8590000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/gurindji-people-mark-half-century-since-land-handback-a-milestone-for-first-nations-land-rights/b0x4cmtdfThis week marks the 50th anniversary since the Gurindji land handback, an historic turning point for Aboriginal land rights in Australia. Fifty years on, people from all over Australia have gathered for the Gurindji Freedom Day Festival to celebrate the anniversary of the land hand-back, and remember the iconic events of the 1966 Wave Hill Walk Off.This week marks the 50th anniversary since the Gurindji land handback, an historic turning point for Aboriginal land rights in Australia. Fifty years on, people from all over Australia have gathered for the Gurindji Freedom Day Festival to celebrate the anniversary of the land hand-back, and remember the iconic events of the 1966 Wave Hill Walk Off.FULL00:07:54Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +1000Surrounded by the stringybark forest of Northeast Arnhem Land, a group of Yolngu cultural educators are passing on knowledge of bush medicine to a new wave of First Nations doctors. The remote placement, formed in partnership with Flinders University, explores traditional healing methods, while building cultural awareness in modern practices.00000198-c6c5-d6af-a598-c7ff8cd70000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/bush-medicine-program-helping-keep-knowledge-and-culture-alive-for-future-generations/g07e9seyeSurrounded by the stringybark forest of Northeast Arnhem Land, a group of Yolngu cultural educators are passing on knowledge of bush medicine to a new wave of First Nations doctors. The remote placement, formed in partnership with Flinders University, explores traditional healing methods, while building cultural awareness in modern practices.Surrounded by the stringybark forest of Northeast Arnhem Land, a group of Yolngu cultural educators are passing on knowledge of bush medicine to a new wave of First Nations doctors. The remote placement, formed in partnership with Flinders University, explores traditional healing methods, while building cultural awareness in modern practices.FULL00:07:23Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:23:00 +1000Around Australia, some educational and fun workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are aiming to contribute to an inclusive and diverse future science and technology workforce. Victoria’s largest health service and an Indigenous-owned organisation are helping to guide students from an Aboriginal high school to meaningful STEM related career pathways.00000198-5a8d-d5d0-a3de-de9f46a50003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/guiding-indigenous-students-to-careers-in-science-and-technology/0v0c9mwvqAround Australia, some educational and fun workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are aiming to contribute to an inclusive and diverse future science and technology workforce. Victoria’s largest health service and an Indigenous-owned organisation are helping to guide students from an Aboriginal high school to meaningful STEM related career pathways.Around Australia, some educational and fun workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are aiming to contribute to an inclusive and diverse future science and technology workforce. Victoria’s largest health service and an Indigenous-owned organisation are helping to guide students from an Aboriginal high school to meaningful STEM related career pathways.FULL00:07:53Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000An art exhibition in Melbourne is showcasing the work of three Aboriginal sisters in a collection entitled 'Connected Through Country'. Artists Amunda, Grace and Myra Gorey own their own art collective called No Fixed Gallery, which is dedicated to celebrating 65,000 years of Arrernte culture through contemporary art. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Biwa Kwan spoke with Amunda Gorey about the inspiration for the latest collection - and how her art intersects with her work with non-profit Children's Ground to deliver change and impact for First Nations children through a pioneering model blending lifelong learning and confidence in culture and language.00000198-640e-d48e-a9ba-efcedc880003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-arrente-artist-amunda-gorey-on-kinship-connection-and-deep-listening/vde78r76jAn art exhibition in Melbourne is showcasing the work of three Aboriginal sisters in a collection entitled 'Connected Through Country'. Artists Amunda, Grace and Myra Gorey own their own art collective called No Fixed Gallery, which is dedicated to celebrating 65,000 years of Arrernte culture through contemporary art. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Biwa Kwan spoke with Amunda Gorey about the inspiration for the latest collection - and how her art intersects with her work with non-profit Children's Ground to deliver change and impact for First Nations children through a pioneering model blending lifelong learning and confidence in culture and language.An art exhibition in Melbourne is showcasing the work of three Aboriginal sisters in a collection entitled 'Connected Through Country'. Artists Amunda, Grace and Myra Gorey own their own art collective called No Fixed Gallery, which is dedicated to celebrating 65,000 years of Arrernte culture through contemporary art. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Biwa Kwan spoke with Amunda Gorey about the inspiration for the latest collection - and how her art intersects with her work with non-profit Children's Ground to deliver change and impact for First Nations children through a pioneering model blending lifelong learning and confidence in culture and language.FULL00:13:21Sat, 02 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000The very first Garma Festival was held just before the turn of the millennium in 1999, led by the late Yunupingu. But the mission of its founders remains: to be a cross-cultural meeting of leaders to discuss improving standards of living for all First Nations people. And a warning - this feature contains the voice of someone who has died.00000198-5a84-db54-a398-fea6fa880003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-is-garma-and-why-is-it-important/b88hxx8ryThe very first Garma Festival was held just before the turn of the millennium in 1999, led by the late Yunupingu. But the mission of its founders remains: to be a cross-cultural meeting of leaders to discuss improving standards of living for all First Nations people. And a warning - this feature contains the voice of someone who has died.The very first Garma Festival was held just before the turn of the millennium in 1999, led by the late Yunupingu. But the mission of its founders remains: to be a cross-cultural meeting of leaders to discuss improving standards of living for all First Nations people. And a warning - this feature contains the voice of someone who has died.FULL00:04:26Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000The Northern Territory is the worst-performing jurisdiction in the country on Closing the Gap, new data has revealed. Youth advocates and experts have condemned a string of recent NT Government reforms amid worsening progress on incarceration and youth detention. It comes as Indigenous leaders prepare to meet with the Prime Minister at the annual Garma Festival in north-east Arnhem Land this weekend.00000198-5fc4-d118-a199-ffd6caae0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/treasurer-says-government-can-do-better-as-report-shows-limited-progress-on-first-nations-outcomes/y1lgq2tb7The Northern Territory is the worst-performing jurisdiction in the country on Closing the Gap, new data has revealed. Youth advocates and experts have condemned a string of recent NT Government reforms amid worsening progress on incarceration and youth detention. It comes as Indigenous leaders prepare to meet with the Prime Minister at the annual Garma Festival in north-east Arnhem Land this weekend.The Northern Territory is the worst-performing jurisdiction in the country on Closing the Gap, new data has revealed. Youth advocates and experts have condemned a string of recent NT Government reforms amid worsening progress on incarceration and youth detention. It comes as Indigenous leaders prepare to meet with the Prime Minister at the annual Garma Festival in north-east Arnhem Land this weekend.FULL00:06:38Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:20:00 +1000Who gets awarded for bravery and why? In the final episode of Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero, host Paulien Roessink speaks to community members who know a lot about awarding bravery. We’ll hear from David Arden, the president of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, and Michael Bell, Indigenous Liaison for the Australian War Memorial, alongside previous guests of the series. We'll find out why people still think formal recognition from the government is due 83 years after Uncle Charlie saved three Dutch people during the Broome Air Raid attacks.00000198-3992-d7cb-a7b9-f9fa4ba20000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/dutch/en/podcast-episode/the-cost-of-being-a-hero/kz8q2n1ztWho gets awarded for bravery and why? In the final episode of Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero, host Paulien Roessink speaks to community members who know a lot about awarding bravery. We’ll hear from David Arden, the president of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, and Michael Bell, Indigenous Liaison for the Australian War Memorial, alongside previous guests of the series. We'll find out why people still think formal recognition from the government is due 83 years after Uncle Charlie saved three Dutch people during the Broome Air Raid attacks.Who gets awarded for bravery and why? In the final episode of Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero, host Paulien Roessink speaks to community members who know a lot about awarding bravery. We’ll hear from David Arden, the president of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, and Michael Bell, Indigenous Liaison for the Australian War Memorial, alongside previous guests of the series. We'll find out why people still think formal recognition from the government is due 83 years after Uncle Charlie saved three Dutch people during the Broome Air Raid attacks.FULL00:24:17Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +1000A new report has found that First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to have trouble accessing their superannuation. The independent research highlights the systemic barriers First Nations peoples face which include rigid policies, inaccessible customer service and a lack of accountability. Financial counsellors say reforms are badly needed to address this.00000198-3670-dda5-a5bb-b6f15d560003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/systemic-barriers-locking-australias-first-nations-peoples-out-of-superannuation/47qjo6sctA new report has found that First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to have trouble accessing their superannuation. The independent research highlights the systemic barriers First Nations peoples face which include rigid policies, inaccessible customer service and a lack of accountability. Financial counsellors say reforms are badly needed to address this.A new report has found that First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to have trouble accessing their superannuation. The independent research highlights the systemic barriers First Nations peoples face which include rigid policies, inaccessible customer service and a lack of accountability. Financial counsellors say reforms are badly needed to address this.FULL00:04:09Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000An Indigenous-owned business in Western Australia is drawing on traditional knowledge to bring back Australia's first ever export - the sea cucumber. Tidal Moon exports the coveted delicacy to South East Asia, creating employment in a region where jobs are limited.00000198-16d6-d1b8-a1fc-dff76e770003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australias-ancient-export-brings-new-jobs-to-wa/3p0mlcyg9An Indigenous-owned business in Western Australia is drawing on traditional knowledge to bring back Australia's first ever export - the sea cucumber. Tidal Moon exports the coveted delicacy to South East Asia, creating employment in a region where jobs are limited.An Indigenous-owned business in Western Australia is drawing on traditional knowledge to bring back Australia's first ever export - the sea cucumber. Tidal Moon exports the coveted delicacy to South East Asia, creating employment in a region where jobs are limited.FULL00:04:02Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000Two years after the Broome air raid—when Japanese Zero fighter planes attacked and more than 80 lives were lost—local Bardi man Charles D’Antoine was awarded a medal by the Kingdom of the Netherlands for saving three Dutch nationals. Now, 83 years on, the Australian government has yet to formally acknowledge Uncle Charlie’s act of bravery. In the second episode of this 3-part series, host Paulien Roessink finds out who Uncle Charlie was, and what was the cost of being a hero?00000198-0cc8-d1b8-a1fc-cdfdeca80000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/dutch/en/podcast-episode/the-man-we-know-as-uncle-charlie/9ynl3u96lTwo years after the Broome air raid—when Japanese Zero fighter planes attacked and more than 80 lives were lost—local Bardi man Charles D’Antoine was awarded a medal by the Kingdom of the Netherlands for saving three Dutch nationals. Now, 83 years on, the Australian government has yet to formally acknowledge Uncle Charlie’s act of bravery. In the second episode of this 3-part series, host Paulien Roessink finds out who Uncle Charlie was, and what was the cost of being a hero?Two years after the Broome air raid—when Japanese Zero fighter planes attacked and more than 80 lives were lost—local Bardi man Charles D’Antoine was awarded a medal by the Kingdom of the Netherlands for saving three Dutch nationals. Now, 83 years on, the Australian government has yet to formally acknowledge Uncle Charlie’s act of bravery. In the second episode of this 3-part series, host Paulien Roessink finds out who Uncle Charlie was, and what was the cost of being a hero?FULL00:21:55Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:13:00 +1000On a hot autumn day in Broome, 1942 a young Indigenous man named Charles D’Antoine is cleaning boat planes along Roebuck Bay. Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, couldn’t have imagined the carnage that was about to be unleashed on this small regional town. Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, leaving approximately 80 people dead. Amid the chaos, Uncle Charlie saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?00000197-ed2b-d1b7-a1ff-ed3f66e70000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/dutch/en/podcast-episode/the-bay-is-on-fire/d907bsgttOn a hot autumn day in Broome, 1942 a young Indigenous man named Charles D’Antoine is cleaning boat planes along Roebuck Bay. Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, couldn’t have imagined the carnage that was about to be unleashed on this small regional town. Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, leaving approximately 80 people dead. Amid the chaos, Uncle Charlie saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?On a hot autumn day in Broome, 1942 a young Indigenous man named Charles D’Antoine is cleaning boat planes along Roebuck Bay. Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, couldn’t have imagined the carnage that was about to be unleashed on this small regional town. Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, leaving approximately 80 people dead. Amid the chaos, Uncle Charlie saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?FULL00:28:34Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:15:00 +1000The Federal Court has dismissed a landmark case which argued the federal government breached its duty of care to protect the Torres Strait Islands from climate change. The case, brought by Traditional Owners Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai in 2021, argued the government held a duty of care to the Indigenous peoples and alleged that its failure to adequately reduce emissions has contributed to harm of their island communities. Justice Michael Wigney delivered the Federal Court's ruling, says the government had no such duty in this case.00000198-0d42-d7cb-a7b9-ddea7a6d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/love-will-keep-driving-us-torres-strait-islander-in-shock-after-landmark-climate-case-dismissed/wtsftgfwsThe Federal Court has dismissed a landmark case which argued the federal government breached its duty of care to protect the Torres Strait Islands from climate change. The case, brought by Traditional Owners Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai in 2021, argued the government held a duty of care to the Indigenous peoples and alleged that its failure to adequately reduce emissions has contributed to harm of their island communities. Justice Michael Wigney delivered the Federal Court's ruling, says the government had no such duty in this case.The Federal Court has dismissed a landmark case which argued the federal government breached its duty of care to protect the Torres Strait Islands from climate change. The case, brought by Traditional Owners Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai in 2021, argued the government held a duty of care to the Indigenous peoples and alleged that its failure to adequately reduce emissions has contributed to harm of their island communities. Justice Michael Wigney delivered the Federal Court's ruling, says the government had no such duty in this case.fullunset00:05:51Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:49:00 +1000The opening of Emily Kam Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks the first major solo exhibition of the First Nations artist in Europe. Five years in the making, the show is a collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia and showcases the works of one of Australia's most renowned artists.00000198-06a0-dda5-a5bb-96e137290003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/watershed-moment-kngwarray-at-the-tate-modern-marks-first-major-solo-exhibition-of-the-artist-in-europe/2nzozfw5gThe opening of Emily Kam Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks the first major solo exhibition of the First Nations artist in Europe. Five years in the making, the show is a collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia and showcases the works of one of Australia's most renowned artists.The opening of Emily Kam Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks the first major solo exhibition of the First Nations artist in Europe. Five years in the making, the show is a collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia and showcases the works of one of Australia's most renowned artists.full00:04:12Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:08:05 +1000A landmark report released this week has found Indigenous businesses are helping to make progress on Closing the Gap targets, creating $42.6 billion in social value each year. That means every dollar invested equates to $3.66 in social value. The report by Supply Nation, which runs the largest directory of Indigenous businesses in Australia, says it leads to improved mental health conditions, increased pride among communities, and a better connection to culture and Country. Supply Nation CEO Kate Russell spoke with Stephanie Youssef about the report's findings.00000198-069b-d7cb-a7b9-d7fb30fd0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-how-indigenous-businesses-are-creating-42-billion-in-social-value-each-year/2r4majrd8A landmark report released this week has found Indigenous businesses are helping to make progress on Closing the Gap targets, creating $42.6 billion in social value each year. That means every dollar invested equates to $3.66 in social value. The report by Supply Nation, which runs the largest directory of Indigenous businesses in Australia, says it leads to improved mental health conditions, increased pride among communities, and a better connection to culture and Country. Supply Nation CEO Kate Russell spoke with Stephanie Youssef about the report's findings.A landmark report released this week has found Indigenous businesses are helping to make progress on Closing the Gap targets, creating $42.6 billion in social value each year. That means every dollar invested equates to $3.66 in social value. The report by Supply Nation, which runs the largest directory of Indigenous businesses in Australia, says it leads to improved mental health conditions, increased pride among communities, and a better connection to culture and Country. Supply Nation CEO Kate Russell spoke with Stephanie Youssef about the report's findings.full00:08:13Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:49:50 +1000An ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decision, where member nations unanimously voted for the inclusion of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. The engravings pre-date anything found in ancient Egypt or the Roman empire.00000198-01d2-d1b8-a1fc-c9f723b80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/traditional-owners-hope-rock-art-heritage-listing-will-attract-eyes-of-the-world/nh3plj9xbAn ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decision, where member nations unanimously voted for the inclusion of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. The engravings pre-date anything found in ancient Egypt or the Roman empire.An ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decision, where member nations unanimously voted for the inclusion of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. The engravings pre-date anything found in ancient Egypt or the Roman empire.full00:05:17Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:34:07 +1000A new report from non-profit organisation Supply Nation has found Indigenous businesses are experiencing growing demand for their products, and increased exports to other countries. Indigenous businesses have been found to create more than 40 billion dollars in value each year, helping to progress Closing the Gap targets, and leading to stronger connection to culture and country.00000197-fd4e-dda5-a5bf-ffef3aa50000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/product-makers-taking-home-the-chocolates-in-indigenous-business-boom/okck08wipA new report from non-profit organisation Supply Nation has found Indigenous businesses are experiencing growing demand for their products, and increased exports to other countries. Indigenous businesses have been found to create more than 40 billion dollars in value each year, helping to progress Closing the Gap targets, and leading to stronger connection to culture and country.A new report from non-profit organisation Supply Nation has found Indigenous businesses are experiencing growing demand for their products, and increased exports to other countries. Indigenous businesses have been found to create more than 40 billion dollars in value each year, helping to progress Closing the Gap targets, and leading to stronger connection to culture and country.full00:04:05Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:29:24 +1000On Flinders Island in Bass Strait sits a little-known place, significant to not only Tasmanian and Australian history ... but global history. It's known as Wybalenna and it’s a place of deep sorrow for the Aboriginal community. But in more recent years an effort has been underway to make it a more comfortable place for the Aboriginal community to spend time for healing and truth-telling. With the community gathering there this week to mark NAIDOC week and continue the truth-telling that's been happening since colonisation.00000197-eddf-d0b6-ad9f-edff3c600003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-historic-tasmanian-site-thats-both-sacred-and-painful/t8v79mzjhOn Flinders Island in Bass Strait sits a little-known place, significant to not only Tasmanian and Australian history ... but global history. It's known as Wybalenna and it’s a place of deep sorrow for the Aboriginal community. But in more recent years an effort has been underway to make it a more comfortable place for the Aboriginal community to spend time for healing and truth-telling. With the community gathering there this week to mark NAIDOC week and continue the truth-telling that's been happening since colonisation.On Flinders Island in Bass Strait sits a little-known place, significant to not only Tasmanian and Australian history ... but global history. It's known as Wybalenna and it’s a place of deep sorrow for the Aboriginal community. But in more recent years an effort has been underway to make it a more comfortable place for the Aboriginal community to spend time for healing and truth-telling. With the community gathering there this week to mark NAIDOC week and continue the truth-telling that's been happening since colonisation.full00:09:18Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:41:29 +1000On 3 March 1942, Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, Western Australia. Charles D’Antoine, a young Indigenous man, was cleaning flying boats in Roebuck Bay when the bombs fell. Amid the chaos Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?00000197-e907-df66-afd7-eb97f4fc0000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/dutch/en/podcast-episode/introducing-uncle-charlie-the-invisible-hero/hlpv4y49cOn 3 March 1942, Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, Western Australia. Charles D’Antoine, a young Indigenous man, was cleaning flying boats in Roebuck Bay when the bombs fell. Amid the chaos Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?On 3 March 1942, Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, Western Australia. Charles D’Antoine, a young Indigenous man, was cleaning flying boats in Roebuck Bay when the bombs fell. Amid the chaos Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?TRAILER00:02:42Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:05:00 +1000Human rights organisations are calling for urgent reform, in response to long-awaited findings from a coronial inquest into the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker. After an almost three-year investigation, Coroner Elisabeth Armitage delivered her findings at a hearing in the town of Yuendumu, where the shooting took place. Her 683-page report found Mr Walker's death was avoidable, and makes 32 recommendations for change.00000197-e885-d0b6-ad9f-e9ed66380000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/coroners-report-finds-death-of-kumanjayi-walker-was-avoidable-recognises-years-of-grief-and-trauma/kr3hw51woHuman rights organisations are calling for urgent reform, in response to long-awaited findings from a coronial inquest into the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker. After an almost three-year investigation, Coroner Elisabeth Armitage delivered her findings at a hearing in the town of Yuendumu, where the shooting took place. Her 683-page report found Mr Walker's death was avoidable, and makes 32 recommendations for change.Human rights organisations are calling for urgent reform, in response to long-awaited findings from a coronial inquest into the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker. After an almost three-year investigation, Coroner Elisabeth Armitage delivered her findings at a hearing in the town of Yuendumu, where the shooting took place. Her 683-page report found Mr Walker's death was avoidable, and makes 32 recommendations for change.full00:05:41Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:24:20 +1000Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond. Among the recipients, Jaru and Indjibarndi man Daniel Hunt has been awarded the prestigious NAIDOC Person of the Year award, recognised for his extensive contribution to Aboriginal health.00000197-e37d-df66-afd7-ebffe9970000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/naidoc-celebrating-first-nations-excellence/m1o91chb6Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond. Among the recipients, Jaru and Indjibarndi man Daniel Hunt has been awarded the prestigious NAIDOC Person of the Year award, recognised for his extensive contribution to Aboriginal health.Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond. Among the recipients, Jaru and Indjibarndi man Daniel Hunt has been awarded the prestigious NAIDOC Person of the Year award, recognised for his extensive contribution to Aboriginal health.full00:06:14Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:09:57 +1000NAIDOC week this year celebrates the strength, vision and legacy of the next generation of First Nation leaders. Adnyamathanha, Luritja and Lower Southern Arrernte woman Juanella Donovan sold her first painting at the age of 12, to a tourist in the South Australian Flinders Ranges. Her work is now exhibited internationally, and she's stepped up to front a new Aboriginal art collective that's providing artists with a culturally respectful way to make an income in Port Augusta.00000197-bec9-d03a-a99f-bfe9967f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/12-year-olds-first-sale-sparks-international-art-career/h249vv3o0NAIDOC week this year celebrates the strength, vision and legacy of the next generation of First Nation leaders. Adnyamathanha, Luritja and Lower Southern Arrernte woman Juanella Donovan sold her first painting at the age of 12, to a tourist in the South Australian Flinders Ranges. Her work is now exhibited internationally, and she's stepped up to front a new Aboriginal art collective that's providing artists with a culturally respectful way to make an income in Port Augusta.NAIDOC week this year celebrates the strength, vision and legacy of the next generation of First Nation leaders. Adnyamathanha, Luritja and Lower Southern Arrernte woman Juanella Donovan sold her first painting at the age of 12, to a tourist in the South Australian Flinders Ranges. Her work is now exhibited internationally, and she's stepped up to front a new Aboriginal art collective that's providing artists with a culturally respectful way to make an income in Port Augusta.full00:04:17Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000This year NAIDOC week is marking 50 years of honouring First Nations voices and culture. What began as a movement for justice, equality, freedom, and basic human rights has grown into a powerful national celebration, and a platform for the issues still affecting Indigenous people today.00000197-d4de-d3ea-a7ff-f6df21b70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-next-generation-celebrated-by-first-nations-australians-during-naidoc-week-2025/z6h42i5peThis year NAIDOC week is marking 50 years of honouring First Nations voices and culture. What began as a movement for justice, equality, freedom, and basic human rights has grown into a powerful national celebration, and a platform for the issues still affecting Indigenous people today.This year NAIDOC week is marking 50 years of honouring First Nations voices and culture. What began as a movement for justice, equality, freedom, and basic human rights has grown into a powerful national celebration, and a platform for the issues still affecting Indigenous people today.full00:05:58Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:30:00 +1000This year, NAIDOC Week focuses on building a legacy for the next generation. That’s also the focus of an Aboriginal chef, who grew up knowing very little about his own heritage. He has since made it his business to help connect young Indigenous people with their culture – through food.00000197-d476-d3ea-a7ff-f6ff2d6e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/meet-the-indigenous-chef-stirring-change-in-australias-80-million-native-food-industry/xkqa6vyfzThis year, NAIDOC Week focuses on building a legacy for the next generation. That’s also the focus of an Aboriginal chef, who grew up knowing very little about his own heritage. He has since made it his business to help connect young Indigenous people with their culture – through food.This year, NAIDOC Week focuses on building a legacy for the next generation. That’s also the focus of an Aboriginal chef, who grew up knowing very little about his own heritage. He has since made it his business to help connect young Indigenous people with their culture – through food.full00:05:02Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000A permanent Indigenous voice to parliament is on its way for Victoria. It makes Victoria the second state in Australia - after South Australia - to establish a state-based, democratically elected body to provide advice on laws and policies related to Aboriginal people. The agreements come at the same time as the handing down of the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, after four years of hearings.00000197-c9d8-d0b6-ad9f-c9f9f8bc0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/victoria-embraces-truth-telling-and-treaty-with-state-voice-to-parliament/q7q7vyl8hA permanent Indigenous voice to parliament is on its way for Victoria. It makes Victoria the second state in Australia - after South Australia - to establish a state-based, democratically elected body to provide advice on laws and policies related to Aboriginal people. The agreements come at the same time as the handing down of the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, after four years of hearings.A permanent Indigenous voice to parliament is on its way for Victoria. It makes Victoria the second state in Australia - after South Australia - to establish a state-based, democratically elected body to provide advice on laws and policies related to Aboriginal people. The agreements come at the same time as the handing down of the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, after four years of hearings.full00:04:27Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:58:45 +1000All over the country, there are concerns about rising rates of youth crime. At the same time, advocates are concerned about the rate of incarceration for First Nations people, fearing some communities are being criminalised and over-policed. Advocates say Australia is not on track to meeting Closing the Gap targets on imprisonment - and in fact, things are only getting worse for young offenders. In this episode of the Too Hard Basket, we take a look at recent law and order crackdowns - and their impact on First Nations young people.00000197-ab11-d0d0-adb7-aff79e200003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/jailing-is-failing-conference-calls-for-re-think-of-youth-crime-crackdown/7sn79i7qwAll over the country, there are concerns about rising rates of youth crime. At the same time, advocates are concerned about the rate of incarceration for First Nations people, fearing some communities are being criminalised and over-policed. Advocates say Australia is not on track to meeting Closing the Gap targets on imprisonment - and in fact, things are only getting worse for young offenders. In this episode of the Too Hard Basket, we take a look at recent law and order crackdowns - and their impact on First Nations young people.All over the country, there are concerns about rising rates of youth crime. At the same time, advocates are concerned about the rate of incarceration for First Nations people, fearing some communities are being criminalised and over-policed. Advocates say Australia is not on track to meeting Closing the Gap targets on imprisonment - and in fact, things are only getting worse for young offenders. In this episode of the Too Hard Basket, we take a look at recent law and order crackdowns - and their impact on First Nations young people.FULL00:15:51Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:15:00 +1000In the world heritage-protected Shark Bay, 800 kilometres north of Perth, a Malgana woman is working to save biodiversity. Considered one of the world's greatest wilderness treasures, she's carrying a unique responsibility passed on by Elders who've cared for the land before her.00000197-a0f1-de32-a1b7-b2fd832f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/nurturing-biodiversity-carries-an-ancient-responsibility-into-the-future/58pzidnezIn the world heritage-protected Shark Bay, 800 kilometres north of Perth, a Malgana woman is working to save biodiversity. Considered one of the world's greatest wilderness treasures, she's carrying a unique responsibility passed on by Elders who've cared for the land before her.In the world heritage-protected Shark Bay, 800 kilometres north of Perth, a Malgana woman is working to save biodiversity. Considered one of the world's greatest wilderness treasures, she's carrying a unique responsibility passed on by Elders who've cared for the land before her.full00:02:25Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +1000The biggest cohort of First Nations graduates from a single degree have been celebrated at Monash University in Melbourne. The Master of Indigenous Business Leadership aims to encourage the next generation and diversify the sector.00000197-9b7a-dc06-add7-fb7e590f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-graduates-master-the-next-generation-of-business-leadership/gt9kvfh7sThe biggest cohort of First Nations graduates from a single degree have been celebrated at Monash University in Melbourne. The Master of Indigenous Business Leadership aims to encourage the next generation and diversify the sector.The biggest cohort of First Nations graduates from a single degree have been celebrated at Monash University in Melbourne. The Master of Indigenous Business Leadership aims to encourage the next generation and diversify the sector.full00:03:16Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +1000Thousands of people have arrived in Naarm this week, joining the Yoorrook Justice Commissioner on the final steps of his Walk for Truth. The 500-kilometre journey marks the closing chapter for Travis Lovett in his Victoria’s landmark truth-telling process - where he trekked from Portland in the state's west all the way to Melbourne.00000197-8687-de32-a1b7-96afacb80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/end-of-walk-for-truth-begins-closing-chapter-in-yoorrook-truth-telling-process/69hoyi0hjThousands of people have arrived in Naarm this week, joining the Yoorrook Justice Commissioner on the final steps of his Walk for Truth. The 500-kilometre journey marks the closing chapter for Travis Lovett in his Victoria’s landmark truth-telling process - where he trekked from Portland in the state's west all the way to Melbourne.Thousands of people have arrived in Naarm this week, joining the Yoorrook Justice Commissioner on the final steps of his Walk for Truth. The 500-kilometre journey marks the closing chapter for Travis Lovett in his Victoria’s landmark truth-telling process - where he trekked from Portland in the state's west all the way to Melbourne.full00:05:56Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:58:16 +1000Every year, hundreds gather to mark the Myall Creek massacre in New South Wales. Once a no-go zone, today a memorial stands at the site as a tribute to the group of 28 unarmed Aboriginal people killed by a gang of stockmen on 10 June 1838. It was one of 438 sites where the mass killing of Aboriginal Australians took place during the period called the Frontier Wars, between 1788 and 1930. The event was also the first – and only – time European settlers were successfully prosecuted for the mass murder of Aboriginal people. For Keith Munro, a descendant of the survivors, the annual gathering is a major truth-telling project brought to life by the local community - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Biwa Kwan spoke with Keith Munro about the significance of this year's commemoration.00000197-4e4c-d851-a3b7-cf5c73570000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/coming-together-without-division-healing-and-reconciliation-after-the-myall-creek-massacre/etcissqroEvery year, hundreds gather to mark the Myall Creek massacre in New South Wales. Once a no-go zone, today a memorial stands at the site as a tribute to the group of 28 unarmed Aboriginal people killed by a gang of stockmen on 10 June 1838. It was one of 438 sites where the mass killing of Aboriginal Australians took place during the period called the Frontier Wars, between 1788 and 1930. The event was also the first – and only – time European settlers were successfully prosecuted for the mass murder of Aboriginal people. For Keith Munro, a descendant of the survivors, the annual gathering is a major truth-telling project brought to life by the local community - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Biwa Kwan spoke with Keith Munro about the significance of this year's commemoration.Every year, hundreds gather to mark the Myall Creek massacre in New South Wales. Once a no-go zone, today a memorial stands at the site as a tribute to the group of 28 unarmed Aboriginal people killed by a gang of stockmen on 10 June 1838. It was one of 438 sites where the mass killing of Aboriginal Australians took place during the period called the Frontier Wars, between 1788 and 1930. The event was also the first – and only – time European settlers were successfully prosecuted for the mass murder of Aboriginal people. For Keith Munro, a descendant of the survivors, the annual gathering is a major truth-telling project brought to life by the local community - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Biwa Kwan spoke with Keith Munro about the significance of this year's commemoration.full00:15:03Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:56:40 +1000After years of campaigning, Stolen Generations survivor Tony Hansen says the establishment of a redress scheme in Western Australia is a milestone moment.00000197-48cf-db8f-afdf-ecef53660003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-stolen-generations-survivor-tony-hansen-on-what-it-means-to-finally-have-a-redress-scheme-in-wa/yqj38i4nsAfter years of campaigning, Stolen Generations survivor Tony Hansen says the establishment of a redress scheme in Western Australia is a milestone moment.After years of campaigning, Stolen Generations survivor Tony Hansen says the establishment of a redress scheme in Western Australia is a milestone moment.full00:15:33Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +1000Stolen Generations survivors in Western Australia will now be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals of children from family and community. The state government has announced living survivors will be eligible for payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme. As Reconciliation Week events take place across the country, former Labor Senator Pat Dodson has also called for Labor to take further steps toward truth-telling and treaty.00000197-10fb-db8f-afdf-f4fb65de0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/reconciliation-week-marked-by-new-stolen-generations-redress-scheme-in-wa/57lcqkfjkStolen Generations survivors in Western Australia will now be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals of children from family and community. The state government has announced living survivors will be eligible for payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme. As Reconciliation Week events take place across the country, former Labor Senator Pat Dodson has also called for Labor to take further steps toward truth-telling and treaty.Stolen Generations survivors in Western Australia will now be eligible for redress for the harm caused by forced removals of children from family and community. The state government has announced living survivors will be eligible for payments of up to $85,000 under the scheme. As Reconciliation Week events take place across the country, former Labor Senator Pat Dodson has also called for Labor to take further steps toward truth-telling and treaty.full00:05:14Tue, 27 May 2025 19:08:24 +1000Every year in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, Australians are presented with the opportunity to learn more about the nation’s shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year, the theme is Bridging Now to Next - calling on the nation to reflect on the ongoing connection between past, present and future.00000196-fc2e-d9aa-a5f7-fe7f92cf0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/reconciliation-week-is-bridging-the-past-and-future-for-first-nations-australians/el62a1gwdEvery year in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, Australians are presented with the opportunity to learn more about the nation’s shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year, the theme is Bridging Now to Next - calling on the nation to reflect on the ongoing connection between past, present and future.Every year in conjunction with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June, Australians are presented with the opportunity to learn more about the nation’s shared histories, cultures and achievements. This year, the theme is Bridging Now to Next - calling on the nation to reflect on the ongoing connection between past, present and future.full00:10:41Fri, 23 May 2025 18:10:50 +1000It has become a lightning rod issue: What should Australia do with its public statues celebrating leaders from the country's colonial past? One group thinks it has the answer. SBS' The Feed speaks to an anonymous group from Melbourne has been going after colonial statues – toppling, breaking or defacing them in the night.00000196-e69a-d9aa-a5f7-f6df3b2a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/inside-the-anonymous-group-targeting-australias-colonial-statues/duiih35wmIt has become a lightning rod issue: What should Australia do with its public statues celebrating leaders from the country's colonial past? One group thinks it has the answer. SBS' The Feed speaks to an anonymous group from Melbourne has been going after colonial statues – toppling, breaking or defacing them in the night.It has become a lightning rod issue: What should Australia do with its public statues celebrating leaders from the country's colonial past? One group thinks it has the answer. SBS' The Feed speaks to an anonymous group from Melbourne has been going after colonial statues – toppling, breaking or defacing them in the night.full00:06:50Mon, 19 May 2025 13:40:23 +1000Cost of living, housing, Medicare – some of the issues central to this election. But what some experts and advocates are saying is “absent” from the campaign trail is First Nations affairs. What are the key policy announcements? What are the interests and concerns of First Nations people? Where should Australia go after the referendum outcome?00000196-88eb-d435-afde-fbfb215e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-are-first-nations-voters-looking-for-in-this-election/87nvl06heCost of living, housing, Medicare – some of the issues central to this election. But what some experts and advocates are saying is “absent” from the campaign trail is First Nations affairs. What are the key policy announcements? What are the interests and concerns of First Nations people? Where should Australia go after the referendum outcome?Cost of living, housing, Medicare – some of the issues central to this election. But what some experts and advocates are saying is “absent” from the campaign trail is First Nations affairs. What are the key policy announcements? What are the interests and concerns of First Nations people? Where should Australia go after the referendum outcome?full00:06:40Thu, 01 May 2025 09:03:13 +1000While electoral enrolment is currently at an all-time high, voter turnout has been in decline since 2007. The 2022 election saw turnout drop to its lowest level since compulsory voting was introduced in 1925. And one area where voter participation is especially low is in remote communities.00000196-804b-d045-a797-e5dbc79f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/high-enrolment-but-low-voter-turnout-what-effect-will-this-have-in-remote-seats/bmiqe0kaqWhile electoral enrolment is currently at an all-time high, voter turnout has been in decline since 2007. The 2022 election saw turnout drop to its lowest level since compulsory voting was introduced in 1925. And one area where voter participation is especially low is in remote communities.While electoral enrolment is currently at an all-time high, voter turnout has been in decline since 2007. The 2022 election saw turnout drop to its lowest level since compulsory voting was introduced in 1925. And one area where voter participation is especially low is in remote communities.full00:02:29Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:59:47 +1000Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.00000196-4284-de74-a5de-f2de391f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/water-security-a-key-issue-for-voters-in-torres-strait-islands-this-federal-election/n5gzmma39Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.full00:02:56Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000The remains of 36 Indigenous ancestors being held at London’s Natural History Museum have been handed back to their communities. While repatriations are happening more frequently, there are calls from Aboriginal leaders for the British government to provide increased assistance so more remains can be brought back to country.00000196-28c3-d813-a1f7-ffd3b3ac0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/calls-grow-for-more-assistance-to-repatriate-remains-of-first-nations-ancestors/bvnppm804The remains of 36 Indigenous ancestors being held at London’s Natural History Museum have been handed back to their communities. While repatriations are happening more frequently, there are calls from Aboriginal leaders for the British government to provide increased assistance so more remains can be brought back to country.The remains of 36 Indigenous ancestors being held at London’s Natural History Museum have been handed back to their communities. While repatriations are happening more frequently, there are calls from Aboriginal leaders for the British government to provide increased assistance so more remains can be brought back to country.full00:03:23Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:54:56 +1000Victoria Park, also known for its traditional name Barrambin, used to be an Indigenous settlement of great importance and a meeting place for cultural practices - but it remains one of the most culturally significant sites in the city. The Queensland state government has now confirmed it is going to build Brisbane's Olympic Stadium there. Traditional owners say they are devastated by the announcement.00000196-19a2-dab1-a39e-ffeadc240003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-communities-dismayed-by-selection-of-brisbanes-victoria-park-as-olympic-stadium-site/m5n2dqfxcVictoria Park, also known for its traditional name Barrambin, used to be an Indigenous settlement of great importance and a meeting place for cultural practices - but it remains one of the most culturally significant sites in the city. The Queensland state government has now confirmed it is going to build Brisbane's Olympic Stadium there. Traditional owners say they are devastated by the announcement.Victoria Park, also known for its traditional name Barrambin, used to be an Indigenous settlement of great importance and a meeting place for cultural practices - but it remains one of the most culturally significant sites in the city. The Queensland state government has now confirmed it is going to build Brisbane's Olympic Stadium there. Traditional owners say they are devastated by the announcement.full00:03:00Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000Housing, employment, and remote road infrastructure are key issues for voters in remote regions of the Northern Territory. As campaigning continues for the upcoming federal election on May 3rd, SBS travelled to the community of Ramingining, around 600 kilometres east of Darwin, where the Minister for Indigenous Australians took her pitch to voters this week.00000195-f9c6-dab1-a39d-ffceeca50003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/competing-visions-for-closing-the-gap-as-campaigning-continues-in-nt/k8ifknjecHousing, employment, and remote road infrastructure are key issues for voters in remote regions of the Northern Territory. As campaigning continues for the upcoming federal election on May 3rd, SBS travelled to the community of Ramingining, around 600 kilometres east of Darwin, where the Minister for Indigenous Australians took her pitch to voters this week.Housing, employment, and remote road infrastructure are key issues for voters in remote regions of the Northern Territory. As campaigning continues for the upcoming federal election on May 3rd, SBS travelled to the community of Ramingining, around 600 kilometres east of Darwin, where the Minister for Indigenous Australians took her pitch to voters this week.full00:08:06Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:28 +1100Legal experts have lodged a complaint with the United Nations alleging the Australian government is breaching its obligations to First Nations children in detention under international human rights law. It comes as state and territory governments across the country crack down on youth crime with punitive laws.00000195-f0a6-d813-a1f7-ffb623c80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/it-burns-a-hole-in-my-heart-un-hears-australias-breaching-obligations-to-first-nations-children/te12o6zqvLegal experts have lodged a complaint with the United Nations alleging the Australian government is breaching its obligations to First Nations children in detention under international human rights law. It comes as state and territory governments across the country crack down on youth crime with punitive laws.Legal experts have lodged a complaint with the United Nations alleging the Australian government is breaching its obligations to First Nations children in detention under international human rights law. It comes as state and territory governments across the country crack down on youth crime with punitive laws.full00:07:32Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +1100An Indigenous-led program that’s already helping hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking and vaping is about to go national, thanks to a new $4.7 million grant. Which Way? Quit Pack has been developed by a team at the University of Newcastle, led by Wiradjuri woman Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy.00000195-efea-dab1-a39d-ffea639c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-grant-sends-culturally-targeted-quit-smoking-program-national/m8u2ox89sAn Indigenous-led program that’s already helping hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking and vaping is about to go national, thanks to a new $4.7 million grant. Which Way? Quit Pack has been developed by a team at the University of Newcastle, led by Wiradjuri woman Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy.An Indigenous-led program that’s already helping hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking and vaping is about to go national, thanks to a new $4.7 million grant. Which Way? Quit Pack has been developed by a team at the University of Newcastle, led by Wiradjuri woman Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy.full00:10:33Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:00:09 +1100For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. The harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. But as another season is looming, it's facing a number of threats.00000195-d697-d97b-a5bf-d6976b0c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/tasmanias-muttonbirds-and-muttonbirders-face-uncertain-future/i2jcu8265For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. The harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. But as another season is looming, it's facing a number of threats.For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. The harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. But as another season is looming, it's facing a number of threats.full00:03:49Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:59:11 +1100A High Court decision has cleared the way for "significant" compensation for the Gumatj people of the Northern Territory. The Court has upheld an earlier Federal Court ruling that a site at Gove in northeast Arnhem Land was not acquired in the 1960s for bauxite mining on just terms.00000195-a27b-d82d-abb7-a2fb91360003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/compensation-for-traditional-owners-possible-after-high-court-ruling-on-arnhem-land-mine-site/thai0niidA High Court decision has cleared the way for "significant" compensation for the Gumatj people of the Northern Territory. The Court has upheld an earlier Federal Court ruling that a site at Gove in northeast Arnhem Land was not acquired in the 1960s for bauxite mining on just terms.A High Court decision has cleared the way for "significant" compensation for the Gumatj people of the Northern Territory. The Court has upheld an earlier Federal Court ruling that a site at Gove in northeast Arnhem Land was not acquired in the 1960s for bauxite mining on just terms.full00:04:53Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1100The second annual Call it Out report has been released by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney. The report maps incidents of racism experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Australians are most commonly experiencing widespread stereotyping and discrimination - and nowhere is safe for them from racist abuse.00000195-6e63-dd15-add5-ff770bca0004https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/no-safe-space-report-highlights-increase-in-racism-after-failed-voice-referendum/nz7w2yk9tThe second annual Call it Out report has been released by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney. The report maps incidents of racism experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Australians are most commonly experiencing widespread stereotyping and discrimination - and nowhere is safe for them from racist abuse.The second annual Call it Out report has been released by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney. The report maps incidents of racism experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Australians are most commonly experiencing widespread stereotyping and discrimination - and nowhere is safe for them from racist abuse.full00:06:01Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:20:27 +1100The anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations has been commemorated in Federal Parliament. It has been 17 years since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a historic apology for racial discrimination against First Nations people. It is estimated that between one in three, and one in 10, Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their parents in the period between 1910 and 1970.00000194-fe42-d171-a3f6-fed2126d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/stolen-generations-survivors-its-time-to-move-beyond-imagining/g0dvoflfsThe anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations has been commemorated in Federal Parliament. It has been 17 years since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a historic apology for racial discrimination against First Nations people. It is estimated that between one in three, and one in 10, Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their parents in the period between 1910 and 1970.The anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations has been commemorated in Federal Parliament. It has been 17 years since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a historic apology for racial discrimination against First Nations people. It is estimated that between one in three, and one in 10, Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their parents in the period between 1910 and 1970.full00:03:33Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:48:47 +1100The Northern Territory's soaring prison population has broken a grim new record. More than four and half thousand people are now crammed into prisons and police watch-houses. Police and justice advocates say chronic over-crowding and extended lock downs are taking a toll a toll on officers and inmates alike.00000194-b423-d20b-affe-fc67f2a90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/overcrowding-takes-a-toll-on-staff-and-inmates-in-nt-prisons/xjokoi28aThe Northern Territory's soaring prison population has broken a grim new record. More than four and half thousand people are now crammed into prisons and police watch-houses. Police and justice advocates say chronic over-crowding and extended lock downs are taking a toll a toll on officers and inmates alike.The Northern Territory's soaring prison population has broken a grim new record. More than four and half thousand people are now crammed into prisons and police watch-houses. Police and justice advocates say chronic over-crowding and extended lock downs are taking a toll a toll on officers and inmates alike.full00:02:32Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:36:48 +1100Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia that had been in German museum collections since the 19th century have been handed back at a ceremony that a community representative described as a sad but "very joyful" moment. The restitution is part of ongoing efforts by German museums and authorities to return human remains and cultural artefacts that were taken during colonial times.00000193-9ed4-d1dd-a9db-fef715540003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/german-museums-hand-over-australian-ancestral-remains/q4bjh72j0Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia that had been in German museum collections since the 19th century have been handed back at a ceremony that a community representative described as a sad but "very joyful" moment. The restitution is part of ongoing efforts by German museums and authorities to return human remains and cultural artefacts that were taken during colonial times.Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia that had been in German museum collections since the 19th century have been handed back at a ceremony that a community representative described as a sad but "very joyful" moment. The restitution is part of ongoing efforts by German museums and authorities to return human remains and cultural artefacts that were taken during colonial times.full00:03:23Sat, 07 Dec 2024 13:00:38 +1100Internet use is growing in remote First Nations communities, but cost is still a barrier. A new study from RMIT University has revealed that even though progress is being made, there is still a long way to go to close the digital gap for communities.00000193-8b0f-d1dd-a9db-fbafa2ea0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/still-a-long-way-to-go-to-close-the-digital-gap-new-report-finds/m7twruduqInternet use is growing in remote First Nations communities, but cost is still a barrier. A new study from RMIT University has revealed that even though progress is being made, there is still a long way to go to close the digital gap for communities.Internet use is growing in remote First Nations communities, but cost is still a barrier. A new study from RMIT University has revealed that even though progress is being made, there is still a long way to go to close the digital gap for communities.full00:06:27Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:53:09 +1100In South Australia, a public inquiry has found the number of Aboriginal children being removed from their families is approaching levels equivalent to the Stolen Generations. One in every ten First Nations children is in state care, and that figure is expected to increase to 14 in every 100 within seven years if not addressed. This is the story of how one grandmother took on the state department of child protection to bring her grandkids home.00000193-76c7-d1dd-a9db-76e715e80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/echoes-of-the-stolen-generations-as-more-first-nations-children-enter-state-care/vzx110f0sIn South Australia, a public inquiry has found the number of Aboriginal children being removed from their families is approaching levels equivalent to the Stolen Generations. One in every ten First Nations children is in state care, and that figure is expected to increase to 14 in every 100 within seven years if not addressed. This is the story of how one grandmother took on the state department of child protection to bring her grandkids home.In South Australia, a public inquiry has found the number of Aboriginal children being removed from their families is approaching levels equivalent to the Stolen Generations. One in every ten First Nations children is in state care, and that figure is expected to increase to 14 in every 100 within seven years if not addressed. This is the story of how one grandmother took on the state department of child protection to bring her grandkids home.full00:10:56Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +1100The Northern Territory Coroner has handed down her findings into the killing of four Aboriginal women by their partners. After a year-long inquiry, Elisabeth Armitage has painted a bleak picture of 'relentless violence' against women and children, with frontline agencies overwhelmed and underfunded. She has now made 35 recommendations calling for change.00000193-6254-de54-a5f3-6afc0d8f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-national-shame-landmark-northern-territory-inquest-shines-light-on-dv/vzkoxyxbsThe Northern Territory Coroner has handed down her findings into the killing of four Aboriginal women by their partners. After a year-long inquiry, Elisabeth Armitage has painted a bleak picture of 'relentless violence' against women and children, with frontline agencies overwhelmed and underfunded. She has now made 35 recommendations calling for change.The Northern Territory Coroner has handed down her findings into the killing of four Aboriginal women by their partners. After a year-long inquiry, Elisabeth Armitage has painted a bleak picture of 'relentless violence' against women and children, with frontline agencies overwhelmed and underfunded. She has now made 35 recommendations calling for change.full00:06:13Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:03:25 +1100A new million-dollar project from the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University is compiling the largest ever documentary history of Australia from an Indigenous perspective. Ngura Ninti, which means 'knowing home', is the first of its kind and aims to challenge the common understanding of Australian history as told through a colonial lens.00000193-5181-d118-a7bb-7193378f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-project-challenges-australias-colonial-lens-historical-views/m4mazyquhA new million-dollar project from the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University is compiling the largest ever documentary history of Australia from an Indigenous perspective. Ngura Ninti, which means 'knowing home', is the first of its kind and aims to challenge the common understanding of Australian history as told through a colonial lens.A new million-dollar project from the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University is compiling the largest ever documentary history of Australia from an Indigenous perspective. Ngura Ninti, which means 'knowing home', is the first of its kind and aims to challenge the common understanding of Australian history as told through a colonial lens.full00:07:34Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:00:50 +1100For generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have called for a formal treaty or treaties to recognise their sovereignty. Now, formal negotiations have begun in Victoria to establish the nation's first-ever treaty between a state and its First Nations people. But other countries including Canada, New Zealand and the United States began signing treaties centuries ago, so what's taken Australia so long?00000193-529c-d118-a7bb-729ec0c90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/why-is-australia-taking-so-long-to-sign-a-formal-treaty-with-first-nations-peoples/8wzxkg6k2For generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have called for a formal treaty or treaties to recognise their sovereignty. Now, formal negotiations have begun in Victoria to establish the nation's first-ever treaty between a state and its First Nations people. But other countries including Canada, New Zealand and the United States began signing treaties centuries ago, so what's taken Australia so long?For generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have called for a formal treaty or treaties to recognise their sovereignty. Now, formal negotiations have begun in Victoria to establish the nation's first-ever treaty between a state and its First Nations people. But other countries including Canada, New Zealand and the United States began signing treaties centuries ago, so what's taken Australia so long?full00:09:36Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:48:35 +1100New data from the New South Wales government suggests there's a record number of Aboriginal adults in custody in the state. Advocacy groups are calling for community-led solutions nationally to combat the over-representation of Indigenous adults and children in custody.00000193-2423-d118-a7bb-3433254a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/record-incarceration-rates-of-indigenous-australians-prompt-calls-for-community-led-solutions/td3mcfhd3New data from the New South Wales government suggests there's a record number of Aboriginal adults in custody in the state. Advocacy groups are calling for community-led solutions nationally to combat the over-representation of Indigenous adults and children in custody.New data from the New South Wales government suggests there's a record number of Aboriginal adults in custody in the state. Advocacy groups are calling for community-led solutions nationally to combat the over-representation of Indigenous adults and children in custody.full00:05:58Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1100This is the legacy of Rottnest Island, now a popular tourist destination off the coast of Perth - thousands of First Nations men and boys sent to suffer or die on a prison island in horrific circumstances. Descendants of those who were imprisoned there have now come together to commemorate the island's traumatic past and celebrate the resilience of their people.00000193-1f46-de54-a5f3-7ffea1cd0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/remembering-one-of-the-darkest-chapters-in-australian-history/jfpe60jfjThis is the legacy of Rottnest Island, now a popular tourist destination off the coast of Perth - thousands of First Nations men and boys sent to suffer or die on a prison island in horrific circumstances. Descendants of those who were imprisoned there have now come together to commemorate the island's traumatic past and celebrate the resilience of their people.This is the legacy of Rottnest Island, now a popular tourist destination off the coast of Perth - thousands of First Nations men and boys sent to suffer or die on a prison island in horrific circumstances. Descendants of those who were imprisoned there have now come together to commemorate the island's traumatic past and celebrate the resilience of their people.full00:04:11Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:34:56 +1100As the new Northern Territory government implements the tough-on-crime policies that helped bring them to office, access to legal aid is being cut back sharply, raising concerns vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be left to defend themselves in court.00000192-f4d2-d399-a3fe-f4d381260000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/lawyer-warns-nt-policies-on-legal-aid-are-catastrophic-unsustainable-untenable-and-dishonest/mtcoynk0pAs the new Northern Territory government implements the tough-on-crime policies that helped bring them to office, access to legal aid is being cut back sharply, raising concerns vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be left to defend themselves in court.As the new Northern Territory government implements the tough-on-crime policies that helped bring them to office, access to legal aid is being cut back sharply, raising concerns vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be left to defend themselves in court.full00:09:27Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1100Senator Lidia Thorpe has defended her protest during the King's visit to Canberra. She says her calls for a treaty have garnered international attention, and has furthered the national conversation. But the headlines remain squarely on her eligibility as a senator. Listen to her full interview with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the controversy.00000192-bcf4-dfff-a9be-bcf4f32c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-senator-lidia-thorpe-speaks-to-sbs-about-her-protest-to-king-charles/l2gkyi8k9Senator Lidia Thorpe has defended her protest during the King's visit to Canberra. She says her calls for a treaty have garnered international attention, and has furthered the national conversation. But the headlines remain squarely on her eligibility as a senator. Listen to her full interview with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the controversy.Senator Lidia Thorpe has defended her protest during the King's visit to Canberra. She says her calls for a treaty have garnered international attention, and has furthered the national conversation. But the headlines remain squarely on her eligibility as a senator. Listen to her full interview with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the controversy.full00:14:02Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:23:51 +1100A traditional healing ceremony has been held in Darwin for the families of three US Marines who died during a training exercise over the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory. Around two dozen personnel were on board an Osprey aircraft when it crashed on the remote Melville Island, north of Darwin, in August last year.00000192-2d2a-d8a9-a7f6-bdebe4710003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/tiwi-people-hold-healing-ceremony-for-bereaved-us-families/xl9b42m7sA traditional healing ceremony has been held in Darwin for the families of three US Marines who died during a training exercise over the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory. Around two dozen personnel were on board an Osprey aircraft when it crashed on the remote Melville Island, north of Darwin, in August last year.A traditional healing ceremony has been held in Darwin for the families of three US Marines who died during a training exercise over the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory. Around two dozen personnel were on board an Osprey aircraft when it crashed on the remote Melville Island, north of Darwin, in August last year.full00:03:12Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:17:26 +1000A free community laundry service has seen encouraging results in reducing the prevalence of skin infections and scabies in remote Northern Territory communities. Untreated scabies infestations can lead to dangerous secondary infections, which can then be a factor in causing rheumatic heart disease.00000192-2d26-d61b-af97-ad7f9e7f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-laundry-service-thats-changing-lives-for-good/8anmjpeb4A free community laundry service has seen encouraging results in reducing the prevalence of skin infections and scabies in remote Northern Territory communities. Untreated scabies infestations can lead to dangerous secondary infections, which can then be a factor in causing rheumatic heart disease.A free community laundry service has seen encouraging results in reducing the prevalence of skin infections and scabies in remote Northern Territory communities. Untreated scabies infestations can lead to dangerous secondary infections, which can then be a factor in causing rheumatic heart disease.full00:07:05Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:10:25 +1000Aboriginal tenants in Western Australia have launched a class action against state housing authorities, alleging severe neglect of their homes. It comes amid a housing crisis nationwide. The tenants are seeking justice for years of substandard living conditions, highlighting a need for accountability and urgent reforms.00000191-7de6-db98-a1d1-fdffd79f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/aboriginal-tenants-seek-housing-justice/munb4a22iAboriginal tenants in Western Australia have launched a class action against state housing authorities, alleging severe neglect of their homes. It comes amid a housing crisis nationwide. The tenants are seeking justice for years of substandard living conditions, highlighting a need for accountability and urgent reforms.Aboriginal tenants in Western Australia have launched a class action against state housing authorities, alleging severe neglect of their homes. It comes amid a housing crisis nationwide. The tenants are seeking justice for years of substandard living conditions, highlighting a need for accountability and urgent reforms.full00:05:28Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:27:16 +1000The landmark report makes ten recommendations for federal, state and territory governments and calls on government to co-design solutions with First Nations communities. It's also called for a review into existing police practices in each jurisdiction.00000191-59b6-d6f9-adf3-dff697530000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/little-if-any-justice-long-awaited-report-delivered-into-missing-and-murdered-first-nations-women/ls71wvpkmThe landmark report makes ten recommendations for federal, state and territory governments and calls on government to co-design solutions with First Nations communities. It's also called for a review into existing police practices in each jurisdiction.The landmark report makes ten recommendations for federal, state and territory governments and calls on government to co-design solutions with First Nations communities. It's also called for a review into existing police practices in each jurisdiction.full00:05:14Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:02:18 +1000Indigenous knowledge will - for the first time - be a focus of the Federal Government's set of scientific priorities. The National Science and Research Priorities will guide Australian science and research efforts for the next decade, replacing the current framework, published in 2015.00000191-4532-de38-a9db-f53a3a630000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/government-announces-indigenous-knowledge-priority-for-science-and-research/fil8eqalaIndigenous knowledge will - for the first time - be a focus of the Federal Government's set of scientific priorities. The National Science and Research Priorities will guide Australian science and research efforts for the next decade, replacing the current framework, published in 2015.Indigenous knowledge will - for the first time - be a focus of the Federal Government's set of scientific priorities. The National Science and Research Priorities will guide Australian science and research efforts for the next decade, replacing the current framework, published in 2015.full00:03:48Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:47:40 +1000Australia's chief organisation for homelessness services says the situation is worsening for children and families in a report released to coincide with Homelessness Week (August 5-11). Homelessness Australia says First Nations children made up 32 per cent of homeless children nationally.00000191-2195-d160-afbb-379dc9010000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/our-aboriginal-children-in-crisis-survey-reveals-shocking-homelessness-numbers/albhfaznyAustralia's chief organisation for homelessness services says the situation is worsening for children and families in a report released to coincide with Homelessness Week (August 5-11). Homelessness Australia says First Nations children made up 32 per cent of homeless children nationally.Australia's chief organisation for homelessness services says the situation is worsening for children and families in a report released to coincide with Homelessness Week (August 5-11). Homelessness Australia says First Nations children made up 32 per cent of homeless children nationally.full00:05:34Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:17:51 +1000In her first TV interview since she was appointed as Federal Indigenous Affairs minister, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy talks to NITV's John Paul Janke at the Garma Festival about her new role and the challenges she faces.00000191-11ea-de08-a1f7-fdfefc550003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-senator-malarndirri-mccarthy/84zrmqntfIn her first TV interview since she was appointed as Federal Indigenous Affairs minister, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy talks to NITV's John Paul Janke at the Garma Festival about her new role and the challenges she faces.In her first TV interview since she was appointed as Federal Indigenous Affairs minister, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy talks to NITV's John Paul Janke at the Garma Festival about her new role and the challenges she faces.full00:12:50Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:40:00 +1000In Western Sydney, community leaders have convened to address the escalating prevalence of diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Highlighting success stories and urgent needs, advocates pushed for enhanced access to affordable diabetes management technologies amid health disparities and systemic challenges.00000190-c2c6-d847-a3d0-f7e68eba0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/soaring-diabetes-diagnoses-prompts-call-to-invest-in-wearable-technologies/fs6lpna1oIn Western Sydney, community leaders have convened to address the escalating prevalence of diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Highlighting success stories and urgent needs, advocates pushed for enhanced access to affordable diabetes management technologies amid health disparities and systemic challenges.In Western Sydney, community leaders have convened to address the escalating prevalence of diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Highlighting success stories and urgent needs, advocates pushed for enhanced access to affordable diabetes management technologies amid health disparities and systemic challenges.full00:05:43Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:31:31 +1000Yessie Mosby is one of the so-called Torres Strait Eight, a group from the Pacific Islands which lodged a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council. Their complaint - that Australia is not doing enough to protect their people from climate change - was the first ever case of its kind. Mr Mosby - a Zenadh Kes Masig man - has been in Hawaii for the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture to connect with other countries from across the Pacific who are experiencing the climate crisis on their doorstep.00000190-b3a1-d4ab-abfc-b3f538f50000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/pacific-island-nations-urged-to-unite-against-climate-change/tltby5p6fYessie Mosby is one of the so-called Torres Strait Eight, a group from the Pacific Islands which lodged a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council. Their complaint - that Australia is not doing enough to protect their people from climate change - was the first ever case of its kind. Mr Mosby - a Zenadh Kes Masig man - has been in Hawaii for the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture to connect with other countries from across the Pacific who are experiencing the climate crisis on their doorstep.Yessie Mosby is one of the so-called Torres Strait Eight, a group from the Pacific Islands which lodged a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council. Their complaint - that Australia is not doing enough to protect their people from climate change - was the first ever case of its kind. Mr Mosby - a Zenadh Kes Masig man - has been in Hawaii for the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture to connect with other countries from across the Pacific who are experiencing the climate crisis on their doorstep.full00:02:14Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:49:11 +1000Traditional owners are hoping to share a Tiwi Island delicacy with the world. The Mantiyupwi Clan are part of a world first trial in Black Lip Oyster Farming which they want to take to a global market in the next two years.00000190-a5ce-df13-abb4-edefeaab0002https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/harvesting-traditional-foods-with-an-eye-to-world-markets/esfbx8vjdTraditional owners are hoping to share a Tiwi Island delicacy with the world. The Mantiyupwi Clan are part of a world first trial in Black Lip Oyster Farming which they want to take to a global market in the next two years.Traditional owners are hoping to share a Tiwi Island delicacy with the world. The Mantiyupwi Clan are part of a world first trial in Black Lip Oyster Farming which they want to take to a global market in the next two years.full00:02:58Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:23:36 +1000After 13 years of dedicated campaigning, the Awabakal community in New South Wales' Hunter region celebrates the protection of its sacred Butterfly Cave. The state government has purchased the land to create a National Park, preserving this historically significant Aboriginal women's site in West Wallsend.00000190-2a5a-d6aa-a1bb-fbdaa2090003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/sacred-butterfly-cave-saved-for-awabakal-women/1a1bz8sztAfter 13 years of dedicated campaigning, the Awabakal community in New South Wales' Hunter region celebrates the protection of its sacred Butterfly Cave. The state government has purchased the land to create a National Park, preserving this historically significant Aboriginal women's site in West Wallsend.After 13 years of dedicated campaigning, the Awabakal community in New South Wales' Hunter region celebrates the protection of its sacred Butterfly Cave. The state government has purchased the land to create a National Park, preserving this historically significant Aboriginal women's site in West Wallsend.full00:05:57Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:10:26 +1000A tiny beach shack on a remote Island in the Torres Strait has become one of the world’s most desired tourist destinations. After making it onto the Forbes top fifty places to visit - Badu Island has put the region on the global tourism map. Traditional Owners say the venture is helping them care for country and grow their island economy.0000018f-eb58-d73e-a3af-fffa105c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/small-is-beautiful-the-torres-strait-island-everyone-wants-to-visit/mam4y6imtA tiny beach shack on a remote Island in the Torres Strait has become one of the world’s most desired tourist destinations. After making it onto the Forbes top fifty places to visit - Badu Island has put the region on the global tourism map. Traditional Owners say the venture is helping them care for country and grow their island economy.A tiny beach shack on a remote Island in the Torres Strait has become one of the world’s most desired tourist destinations. After making it onto the Forbes top fifty places to visit - Badu Island has put the region on the global tourism map. Traditional Owners say the venture is helping them care for country and grow their island economy.full00:05:27Sun, 09 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000From rogue educators… to leaders in remote education. Yirrkala community leaders in the Northern Territory are celebrating 50 years of bilingual education at the local government School where elders and teachers defied government orders to dismantle the two- way education system.0000018f-f1b6-de37-abef-f9ffb22c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/50-years-strong-bilingual-teaching-is-celebrated-in-yirrkala/y5342zpfhFrom rogue educators… to leaders in remote education. Yirrkala community leaders in the Northern Territory are celebrating 50 years of bilingual education at the local government School where elders and teachers defied government orders to dismantle the two- way education system.From rogue educators… to leaders in remote education. Yirrkala community leaders in the Northern Territory are celebrating 50 years of bilingual education at the local government School where elders and teachers defied government orders to dismantle the two- way education system.full00:04:14Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:08:03 +1000A new research centre will draw on the traditional practices and knowledge used by generations of Indigenous communities to care for Australian land and maintain cultural heritage.0000018f-a956-d4ab-a59f-ed76f2460003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/clever-country-clever-people-new-research-centre-aims-to-share-first-nations-knowledge-and-solutions/mlpjdb32kA new research centre will draw on the traditional practices and knowledge used by generations of Indigenous communities to care for Australian land and maintain cultural heritage.A new research centre will draw on the traditional practices and knowledge used by generations of Indigenous communities to care for Australian land and maintain cultural heritage.full00:05:28Sun, 26 May 2024 08:00:00 +1000It has been nearly 30 years since a landmark report recommended appropriate redress schemes for Stolen Generations survivors. Advocates say the impacts from the forcible removal of Indigenous children from their families - under government policies – continue until this very day. They are calling for urgent action to help Stolen Generations survivors.0000018f-a07b-de05-a9ff-ecfbb8410000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/stolen-generations-survivors-urge-action-on-redress-schemes/4oqzot8n0It has been nearly 30 years since a landmark report recommended appropriate redress schemes for Stolen Generations survivors. Advocates say the impacts from the forcible removal of Indigenous children from their families - under government policies – continue until this very day. They are calling for urgent action to help Stolen Generations survivors.It has been nearly 30 years since a landmark report recommended appropriate redress schemes for Stolen Generations survivors. Advocates say the impacts from the forcible removal of Indigenous children from their families - under government policies – continue until this very day. They are calling for urgent action to help Stolen Generations survivors.full00:05:35Sat, 25 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000The chief commissioner of Victoria Police has apologised to survivors of the Stolen Generation for the institution's role in the forcible removal of children from their families. The ongoing harm to Indigenous Australians caused by this practice was recognised at an emotional event.0000018f-a9b7-d73e-a3af-bfff2ab80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/long-overdue-apology-delivered-to-stolen-generations-on-behalf-of-victoria-police/p67e7at7sThe chief commissioner of Victoria Police has apologised to survivors of the Stolen Generation for the institution's role in the forcible removal of children from their families. The ongoing harm to Indigenous Australians caused by this practice was recognised at an emotional event.The chief commissioner of Victoria Police has apologised to survivors of the Stolen Generation for the institution's role in the forcible removal of children from their families. The ongoing harm to Indigenous Australians caused by this practice was recognised at an emotional event.full00:06:53Fri, 24 May 2024 18:34:19 +1000The national group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has received dedicated funding for the first time in a federal budget, in a move welcomed by its CEO, Catherine Liddle.0000018f-80b6-dd5f-adcf-c4fe06090000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-federal-budget-measures-for-first-nations-communities-welcomed/1i6o5fwh5The national group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has received dedicated funding for the first time in a federal budget, in a move welcomed by its CEO, Catherine Liddle.The national group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has received dedicated funding for the first time in a federal budget, in a move welcomed by its CEO, Catherine Liddle.full00:08:20Sun, 19 May 2024 07:30:00 +1000The national group representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has welcomed a 10-year national plan to deliver better early childhood outcomes.0000018f-8081-dd5f-adcf-c4ef05590003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-snaicc-ceo-catherine-liddle-on-indigenous-kids-and-new-national-plan-for-early-childhood/6mn5aiblfThe national group representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has welcomed a 10-year national plan to deliver better early childhood outcomes.The national group representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has welcomed a 10-year national plan to deliver better early childhood outcomes.full00:03:49Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000The founder of the First Nation’s music group “ Stiff Gins”, Nardi Simpson, is directing a cross cultural Choir in Sydney called Barayagal. It's a place where First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians gather to sing in the Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay languages. The choir is making songs inspired by culture, supported by musicians from the Sydney University Conservatorium of Music who are participating as part of their degree0000018f-32db-db98-a9ff-beff6da10000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/barayagal-hitting-the-right-notes-in-cross-cultural-choir/8ilugemcuThe founder of the First Nation’s music group “ Stiff Gins”, Nardi Simpson, is directing a cross cultural Choir in Sydney called Barayagal. It's a place where First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians gather to sing in the Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay languages. The choir is making songs inspired by culture, supported by musicians from the Sydney University Conservatorium of Music who are participating as part of their degreeThe founder of the First Nation’s music group “ Stiff Gins”, Nardi Simpson, is directing a cross cultural Choir in Sydney called Barayagal. It's a place where First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians gather to sing in the Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay languages. The choir is making songs inspired by culture, supported by musicians from the Sydney University Conservatorium of Music who are participating as part of their degreefull00:07:09Sun, 12 May 2024 07:30:00 +1000Australian Olympic athletes have received a major financial boost ahead of the Paris Games in July. The Australian Olympic Committee has announced three incentives to increase funding for athletes, with specific targets for First Nations competitors.0000018f-469e-dfff-adff-dede34190000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/funding-scheme-to-boost-first-nations-athletes-connecting-to-country-at-olympic-games/laisvge6aAustralian Olympic athletes have received a major financial boost ahead of the Paris Games in July. The Australian Olympic Committee has announced three incentives to increase funding for athletes, with specific targets for First Nations competitors.Australian Olympic athletes have received a major financial boost ahead of the Paris Games in July. The Australian Olympic Committee has announced three incentives to increase funding for athletes, with specific targets for First Nations competitors.full00:04:40Sun, 05 May 2024 13:13:56 +1000Reconciliation Australia and the University of New South Wales have produced a new collaborative report called 'Coming to Terms with the Past', which identifies the barriers and enablers to truth-telling and the strategies to promote historical acceptance. Uncle Garry Matthews is a proud older Gadigal man who has been advocating for truth-telling for decades. He has spoken with Youssef Saudie.0000018f-18f2-de46-a9ff-1af635430000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-garry-matthews-speaks-to-sbs-about-truth-telling/alrjl0b45Reconciliation Australia and the University of New South Wales have produced a new collaborative report called 'Coming to Terms with the Past', which identifies the barriers and enablers to truth-telling and the strategies to promote historical acceptance. Uncle Garry Matthews is a proud older Gadigal man who has been advocating for truth-telling for decades. He has spoken with Youssef Saudie.Reconciliation Australia and the University of New South Wales have produced a new collaborative report called 'Coming to Terms with the Past', which identifies the barriers and enablers to truth-telling and the strategies to promote historical acceptance. Uncle Garry Matthews is a proud older Gadigal man who has been advocating for truth-telling for decades. He has spoken with Youssef Saudie.full00:09:13Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000A new report has identified barriers to effective truth-telling between First Nations and non-Indigenous people. The research by University of New South Wales and Reconciliation Australia has sparked calls on further action from local councils and government departments to better their truth-telling processes.0000018f-0e21-d902-a3af-0ef1df120000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/report-revives-hope-indigenous-stories-can-be-truthfully-told/xb4abx7rhA new report has identified barriers to effective truth-telling between First Nations and non-Indigenous people. The research by University of New South Wales and Reconciliation Australia has sparked calls on further action from local councils and government departments to better their truth-telling processes.A new report has identified barriers to effective truth-telling between First Nations and non-Indigenous people. The research by University of New South Wales and Reconciliation Australia has sparked calls on further action from local councils and government departments to better their truth-telling processes.full00:05:14Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:30:00 +1000More than 250 years after they were first taken, four spears, stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after they arrived at Botany Bay, have been repatriated to their traditional owners. Representatives of the La Perouse Aboriginal Community traveled to Cambridge University in England where the artifacts, known as the ‘Gweagal Spears’ had been kept since 1771. It follows a 30-year campaign to see the spears returned to country.0000018f-0ce9-d902-a3af-0cf9816e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/survivors-from-a-moment-in-time-ancient-spears-handed-back/0i85urkauMore than 250 years after they were first taken, four spears, stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after they arrived at Botany Bay, have been repatriated to their traditional owners. Representatives of the La Perouse Aboriginal Community traveled to Cambridge University in England where the artifacts, known as the ‘Gweagal Spears’ had been kept since 1771. It follows a 30-year campaign to see the spears returned to country.More than 250 years after they were first taken, four spears, stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew after they arrived at Botany Bay, have been repatriated to their traditional owners. Representatives of the La Perouse Aboriginal Community traveled to Cambridge University in England where the artifacts, known as the ‘Gweagal Spears’ had been kept since 1771. It follows a 30-year campaign to see the spears returned to country.full00:05:13Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:50:57 +1000A flu outbreak in a Far North Queensland Indigenous community has put the issue of housing in the spotlight. The outbreak has also prompted a vaccination drive in the town of Yarrabah.0000018e-eee3-d8b6-ad8f-eefb2c420000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/overcrowded-housing-under-scrutiny-amid-influenza-outbreak/rr0x83fspA flu outbreak in a Far North Queensland Indigenous community has put the issue of housing in the spotlight. The outbreak has also prompted a vaccination drive in the town of Yarrabah.A flu outbreak in a Far North Queensland Indigenous community has put the issue of housing in the spotlight. The outbreak has also prompted a vaccination drive in the town of Yarrabah.full00:03:57Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000Indigenous-led businesses and traders are having a growing impact on the nation’s economy, a new snapshot has shown. Their growing impact doesn't just extend to monetary value, but also more opportunity and self determination for Indigenous people.0000018e-ead2-d1df-afae-fefeec1f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/indigenous-led-businesses-boosting-australias-economy/04o32voebIndigenous-led businesses and traders are having a growing impact on the nation’s economy, a new snapshot has shown. Their growing impact doesn't just extend to monetary value, but also more opportunity and self determination for Indigenous people.Indigenous-led businesses and traders are having a growing impact on the nation’s economy, a new snapshot has shown. Their growing impact doesn't just extend to monetary value, but also more opportunity and self determination for Indigenous people.full00:02:40Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:15:45 +1000The Alice Springs youth curfew has come to an end with the town's mayor and the Northern Territory chief minister praising it as a success. The measure was aimed at addressing a recent surge in violent crime in the Central Australian town. However, some First Nations residents and lawyers have criticised the extreme measure calling it a band-aid solution at best.0000018e-ea70-d8b6-ad8f-eef878ae0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-curfew-in-alice-springs-is-over-but-did-it-work/e3s3qdyasThe Alice Springs youth curfew has come to an end with the town's mayor and the Northern Territory chief minister praising it as a success. The measure was aimed at addressing a recent surge in violent crime in the Central Australian town. However, some First Nations residents and lawyers have criticised the extreme measure calling it a band-aid solution at best.The Alice Springs youth curfew has come to an end with the town's mayor and the Northern Territory chief minister praising it as a success. The measure was aimed at addressing a recent surge in violent crime in the Central Australian town. However, some First Nations residents and lawyers have criticised the extreme measure calling it a band-aid solution at best.full00:08:51Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:08:45 +1000When Geoff Anderson suffered a horrific work accident, he fell into a deep depression. Then one day he received a knock on the door that would change his life, leading him to discover his Indigenous heritage language and gain a new perspective on life. In this episode Hannah Kwon chats to Geoff Anderson about his journey from suffering a mental health breakdown to eventually turning his life around through the discovery of the Wiradjuri language. We also hear about the unique discovery made by linguistic and language revival expert Ghil’ad Zuckermann and how it led him to meet and collaborate with Barngarla woman Emmalene Richards0000018e-e09b-de9d-a9cf-ef9bfea90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/who-we-are-how-learning-wiradjuri-helped-saved-geoffs-life/z13jaha0bWhen Geoff Anderson suffered a horrific work accident, he fell into a deep depression. Then one day he received a knock on the door that would change his life, leading him to discover his Indigenous heritage language and gain a new perspective on life. In this episode Hannah Kwon chats to Geoff Anderson about his journey from suffering a mental health breakdown to eventually turning his life around through the discovery of the Wiradjuri language. We also hear about the unique discovery made by linguistic and language revival expert Ghil’ad Zuckermann and how it led him to meet and collaborate with Barngarla woman Emmalene RichardsWhen Geoff Anderson suffered a horrific work accident, he fell into a deep depression. Then one day he received a knock on the door that would change his life, leading him to discover his Indigenous heritage language and gain a new perspective on life. In this episode Hannah Kwon chats to Geoff Anderson about his journey from suffering a mental health breakdown to eventually turning his life around through the discovery of the Wiradjuri language. We also hear about the unique discovery made by linguistic and language revival expert Ghil’ad Zuckermann and how it led him to meet and collaborate with Barngarla woman Emmalene Richardsfull00:16:55Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000Archaeologists have discovered ancient Indigenous artifacts on an island off Cape York, challenging the long held notion that Indigenous Australians did not make pottery. The discovery of 82 pieces of Indigenous pottery on Jiigurru is the earliest ever identified in Australia, and provides a glimpse into just how far back the craftsmanship and innovation of Australia's Traditional Owners really stretches.0000018e-c744-d207-a3ae-c7ec5deb0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/archaeologists-upend-what-we-thought-we-knew-about-early-indigenous-australians/2cvoqjfyhArchaeologists have discovered ancient Indigenous artifacts on an island off Cape York, challenging the long held notion that Indigenous Australians did not make pottery. The discovery of 82 pieces of Indigenous pottery on Jiigurru is the earliest ever identified in Australia, and provides a glimpse into just how far back the craftsmanship and innovation of Australia's Traditional Owners really stretches.Archaeologists have discovered ancient Indigenous artifacts on an island off Cape York, challenging the long held notion that Indigenous Australians did not make pottery. The discovery of 82 pieces of Indigenous pottery on Jiigurru is the earliest ever identified in Australia, and provides a glimpse into just how far back the craftsmanship and innovation of Australia's Traditional Owners really stretches.full00:06:07Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:15:05 +1000Lung and cervical cancer are in the spotlight at a global First Nations health conference underway in Naarm, Melbourne. The World Indigenous Cancer Conference aims to foster better working relationships and collaboration between experts from across the globe.0000018e-5062-d5da-a58e-f1fefbec0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-health-conference-spotlights-lung-and-cervical-cancers/n1uaheyh6Lung and cervical cancer are in the spotlight at a global First Nations health conference underway in Naarm, Melbourne. The World Indigenous Cancer Conference aims to foster better working relationships and collaboration between experts from across the globe.Lung and cervical cancer are in the spotlight at a global First Nations health conference underway in Naarm, Melbourne. The World Indigenous Cancer Conference aims to foster better working relationships and collaboration between experts from across the globe.full00:05:22Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:15:05 +1100Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South Australia are voting to elect the first state Voice to Parliament in the country. Last March the state legislated a model for an Indigenous voice to parliament, ahead of the national referendum on a voice to Federal Parliament. So how will it work and why do the candidates think it will be a good thing for communities?0000018e-1659-d6fd-a18f-7ff996850000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/south-australian-voice-to-parliament-a-fresh-bridge-we-can-walk-on/y9uuzsnp0Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South Australia are voting to elect the first state Voice to Parliament in the country. Last March the state legislated a model for an Indigenous voice to parliament, ahead of the national referendum on a voice to Federal Parliament. So how will it work and why do the candidates think it will be a good thing for communities?Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South Australia are voting to elect the first state Voice to Parliament in the country. Last March the state legislated a model for an Indigenous voice to parliament, ahead of the national referendum on a voice to Federal Parliament. So how will it work and why do the candidates think it will be a good thing for communities?full00:04:34Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:47:25 +1100Who will raise the iconic glass microphone trophy at this year's 2024 Eurovision song contest? Australia are in with a chance, with the country's pick for this year's competition announced as South Australian duo, Electric Fields.But the competition is making news for other reasons, too, with Israel's public broadcaster agreeing to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to Eurovision.0000018e-0c2a-d36a-abaf-df3e28990003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australias-first-nations-heritage-debuts-at-eurovision/2zmofun93Who will raise the iconic glass microphone trophy at this year's 2024 Eurovision song contest? Australia are in with a chance, with the country's pick for this year's competition announced as South Australian duo, Electric Fields.But the competition is making news for other reasons, too, with Israel's public broadcaster agreeing to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to Eurovision.Who will raise the iconic glass microphone trophy at this year's 2024 Eurovision song contest? Australia are in with a chance, with the country's pick for this year's competition announced as South Australian duo, Electric Fields.But the competition is making news for other reasons, too, with Israel's public broadcaster agreeing to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to Eurovision.full00:04:34Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100New data shows an Indigenous-led model of maternity care is reducing rates of child removal at birth from Indigenous mothers. It comes as a Productivity Commission report has highlighted the failure of government to reduce the issues of out-of-home care for Indigenous children.0000018d-f148-dd9e-a3bf-f74bc2b40003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/indigenous-led-maternity-care-keeping-mums-and-babies-together-research-shows/85lf96ip3New data shows an Indigenous-led model of maternity care is reducing rates of child removal at birth from Indigenous mothers. It comes as a Productivity Commission report has highlighted the failure of government to reduce the issues of out-of-home care for Indigenous children.New data shows an Indigenous-led model of maternity care is reducing rates of child removal at birth from Indigenous mothers. It comes as a Productivity Commission report has highlighted the failure of government to reduce the issues of out-of-home care for Indigenous children.full00:05:35Sun, 03 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100The power of music to change our mood and evoke memories is well known. In this episode of Change Agents we look at a project that is exploring the role music plays in healing and improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities.0000018d-ec3b-d47d-abdf-fc3f6e970000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/change-agents-music-brings-healing-for-first-nations-peoples/x09dx8mboThe power of music to change our mood and evoke memories is well known. In this episode of Change Agents we look at a project that is exploring the role music plays in healing and improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities.The power of music to change our mood and evoke memories is well known. In this episode of Change Agents we look at a project that is exploring the role music plays in healing and improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities.full00:08:12Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:34:04 +1100Remote Northern Territory communities in West Arnhem Land are calling for a Senate Inquiry into telecommunications companies operating in the bush. It follows a recent 3G Telstra outage that lasted for several weeks, with disastrous consequences.0000018d-cf8f-d47d-abdf-ff9fabbb0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/calls-for-inquiry-after-blackouts-cause-crippling-debt-levels-for-remote-residents/8ue21xu9zRemote Northern Territory communities in West Arnhem Land are calling for a Senate Inquiry into telecommunications companies operating in the bush. It follows a recent 3G Telstra outage that lasted for several weeks, with disastrous consequences.Remote Northern Territory communities in West Arnhem Land are calling for a Senate Inquiry into telecommunications companies operating in the bush. It follows a recent 3G Telstra outage that lasted for several weeks, with disastrous consequences.full00:04:52Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:51:44 +1100The Australian Medical Association is calling on the federal government to allow prisoners access to Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. In a submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, the AMA outlines what it calls 'inequitable healthcare for people in custody'. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned this story includes references to a person who has died.0000018d-c5f5-d5fe-a59f-e5f5a44d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/doctors-say-prisoners-are-not-being-treated-fairly-by-the-health-system/2eutnxfl5The Australian Medical Association is calling on the federal government to allow prisoners access to Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. In a submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, the AMA outlines what it calls 'inequitable healthcare for people in custody'. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned this story includes references to a person who has died.The Australian Medical Association is calling on the federal government to allow prisoners access to Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. In a submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, the AMA outlines what it calls 'inequitable healthcare for people in custody'. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned this story includes references to a person who has died.full00:03:26Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:05:28 +1100In this episode of Living Loss, we explore one of the world's oldest civilisations, looking at the complex and diverse ways First Nations Australians navigate grief. We look at the intersection of intergenerational trauma and grief, as well as discover the ancient rituals and sanctity around death in Aboriginal Australian communities.0000018c-7a66-db04-a5cd-fe77b7450003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/that-strength-based-approach-of-our-culture-the-ways-first-nations-australians-navigate-grief/upva6htn8In this episode of Living Loss, we explore one of the world's oldest civilisations, looking at the complex and diverse ways First Nations Australians navigate grief. We look at the intersection of intergenerational trauma and grief, as well as discover the ancient rituals and sanctity around death in Aboriginal Australian communities.In this episode of Living Loss, we explore one of the world's oldest civilisations, looking at the complex and diverse ways First Nations Australians navigate grief. We look at the intersection of intergenerational trauma and grief, as well as discover the ancient rituals and sanctity around death in Aboriginal Australian communities.full00:17:11Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1100The Queensland University of Technology has announced plans to open Australia's first faculty dedicated to First nations wisdom. The Faculty of Indigenous Knowledges and Cultures will operate as a stand-alone unit alongside others such as Engineering and Law .. and will deliver academic programs and conduct research.0000018b-da84-d40b-a3eb-fbb4fe4d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/qut-celebrates-indigenous-wisdom-with-new-faculty/wjbkom9rfThe Queensland University of Technology has announced plans to open Australia's first faculty dedicated to First nations wisdom. The Faculty of Indigenous Knowledges and Cultures will operate as a stand-alone unit alongside others such as Engineering and Law .. and will deliver academic programs and conduct research.The Queensland University of Technology has announced plans to open Australia's first faculty dedicated to First nations wisdom. The Faculty of Indigenous Knowledges and Cultures will operate as a stand-alone unit alongside others such as Engineering and Law .. and will deliver academic programs and conduct research.full00:04:48Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:52:54 +1100A new report has called for a shake-up of the criminal justice system to reduce the rate of re-offending. It says jail isn't working, and more community-based support services are needed.0000018b-ccd0-d83f-afcf-fed058920003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/can-crime-rates-and-re-offending-be-reduced-without-jail-time/xhvv762u2A new report has called for a shake-up of the criminal justice system to reduce the rate of re-offending. It says jail isn't working, and more community-based support services are needed.A new report has called for a shake-up of the criminal justice system to reduce the rate of re-offending. It says jail isn't working, and more community-based support services are needed.full00:05:21Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:01:29 +1100First Nations artists and performers from across the country have joined forces to unpack Australia's history of colonisation in song. It's the first time Jane Harrison's award-winning story 'The Visitors' has been turned into an opera, with hopes it will help foster understanding and reconciliation.0000018b-64c6-deb1-adcf-eecebacc0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-opera-looks-at-how-colonisation-changed-life-for-first-nations-people/w40o9u1jiFirst Nations artists and performers from across the country have joined forces to unpack Australia's history of colonisation in song. It's the first time Jane Harrison's award-winning story 'The Visitors' has been turned into an opera, with hopes it will help foster understanding and reconciliation.First Nations artists and performers from across the country have joined forces to unpack Australia's history of colonisation in song. It's the first time Jane Harrison's award-winning story 'The Visitors' has been turned into an opera, with hopes it will help foster understanding and reconciliation.full00:03:05Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:07:20 +1100Indigenous "Yes" campaigners have spoken out against what they call the "shameful" October 14 referendum result, which saw 60.69% vote "No" to questions on enshrining in the Constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. They've sent a letter - that hasn't been signed by individuals - criticising misinformation, inadequate support from the federal Opposition, and the media's handling of the campaign.0000018b-5a22-d084-afdf-5f62925d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/yes-campaigners-break-their-silence-over-voice-referendum-result/bcqs25jbeIndigenous "Yes" campaigners have spoken out against what they call the "shameful" October 14 referendum result, which saw 60.69% vote "No" to questions on enshrining in the Constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. They've sent a letter - that hasn't been signed by individuals - criticising misinformation, inadequate support from the federal Opposition, and the media's handling of the campaign.Indigenous "Yes" campaigners have spoken out against what they call the "shameful" October 14 referendum result, which saw 60.69% vote "No" to questions on enshrining in the Constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. They've sent a letter - that hasn't been signed by individuals - criticising misinformation, inadequate support from the federal Opposition, and the media's handling of the campaign.full00:03:35Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:34:57 +1100The prime minister and his government have been criticised over the failed referendum for an Indigenous Voice as parliament resumes. But politicians from both major parties are pledging a renewed focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap.0000018b-3620-d96e-adcf-7f3a8a280003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/post-voice-referendum-politicking-emerges-as-parliament-resumes/6n6lqhccoThe prime minister and his government have been criticised over the failed referendum for an Indigenous Voice as parliament resumes. But politicians from both major parties are pledging a renewed focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap.The prime minister and his government have been criticised over the failed referendum for an Indigenous Voice as parliament resumes. But politicians from both major parties are pledging a renewed focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap.full00:03:44Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:41:49 +1100Voting is now underway in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum, the first referendum for Australia since 1999. Millions are voting in a referendum for the first time – and campaigners are making their final pitches to convince them to decide on either yes or no.0000018b-2bba-d4b5-a1bf-fffb93fa0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/millions-voting-in-referendum-for-first-time-but-democracy-sausages-a-familiar-sight/2g1g7igy4Voting is now underway in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum, the first referendum for Australia since 1999. Millions are voting in a referendum for the first time – and campaigners are making their final pitches to convince them to decide on either yes or no.Voting is now underway in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum, the first referendum for Australia since 1999. Millions are voting in a referendum for the first time – and campaigners are making their final pitches to convince them to decide on either yes or no.full00:04:12Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:59:45 +1100The 'Yes' movement is gearing up for the final full day of campaigning before Australians cast their votes on the Indigenous voice referendum, with the Prime Minister making a mad dash across the country. Meanwhile the 'No' campaign is quietly confident of success.0000018b-26bc-d96e-adcf-6fbe9c470003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/campaigns-make-final-push-to-engage-voters-ahead-of-voice-referendum/xrdg2h9giThe 'Yes' movement is gearing up for the final full day of campaigning before Australians cast their votes on the Indigenous voice referendum, with the Prime Minister making a mad dash across the country. Meanwhile the 'No' campaign is quietly confident of success.The 'Yes' movement is gearing up for the final full day of campaigning before Australians cast their votes on the Indigenous voice referendum, with the Prime Minister making a mad dash across the country. Meanwhile the 'No' campaign is quietly confident of success.full00:05:42Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:59:33 +1100Australian election officials have detailed the ground rules for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on Saturday. It comes as opinion polling continues to suggest defeat for the question in Saturday's vote. But with most of the Coalition supporting the No case, one Liberal MP has made a last-minute plea to voters, hoping to convince them to support change.0000018b-222c-d084-afdf-776ec0240003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/voting-on-the-voice-what-you-can-and-cant-do-at-polling-places/1ecj8w9bqAustralian election officials have detailed the ground rules for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on Saturday. It comes as opinion polling continues to suggest defeat for the question in Saturday's vote. But with most of the Coalition supporting the No case, one Liberal MP has made a last-minute plea to voters, hoping to convince them to support change.Australian election officials have detailed the ground rules for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on Saturday. It comes as opinion polling continues to suggest defeat for the question in Saturday's vote. But with most of the Coalition supporting the No case, one Liberal MP has made a last-minute plea to voters, hoping to convince them to support change.full00:04:22Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:49:32 +1100In 1967 Australia’s most successful referendum saw nine out of ten people vote yes, to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders in the census… and allow the Commonwealth to legislate for them. But on the far west coast of South Australia, communities in Penong and Ceduna bucked the national trend, recording some of the highest no votes in the country. SBS visited the area to see how it has changed in the last half century as the country goes to the polls to recognise First Nations people in the constitution with the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.0000018b-20d8-d96e-adcf-6bfaf1c30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/revisiting-a-referendum-divide-56-years-on/fjswjy0s7In 1967 Australia’s most successful referendum saw nine out of ten people vote yes, to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders in the census… and allow the Commonwealth to legislate for them. But on the far west coast of South Australia, communities in Penong and Ceduna bucked the national trend, recording some of the highest no votes in the country. SBS visited the area to see how it has changed in the last half century as the country goes to the polls to recognise First Nations people in the constitution with the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.In 1967 Australia’s most successful referendum saw nine out of ten people vote yes, to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders in the census… and allow the Commonwealth to legislate for them. But on the far west coast of South Australia, communities in Penong and Ceduna bucked the national trend, recording some of the highest no votes in the country. SBS visited the area to see how it has changed in the last half century as the country goes to the polls to recognise First Nations people in the constitution with the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.full00:03:59Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:39:42 +1100Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been focusing on the regions in the lead-up to Saturday's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, while the Electoral Commission is urging voters to be respectful at polling booths as tensions are heightened.0000018b-1865-d96e-adcf-7b7f6a150003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/aec-calls-for-respect-as-referendum-polling-day-approaches/matocfu3qPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has been focusing on the regions in the lead-up to Saturday's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, while the Electoral Commission is urging voters to be respectful at polling booths as tensions are heightened.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been focusing on the regions in the lead-up to Saturday's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, while the Electoral Commission is urging voters to be respectful at polling booths as tensions are heightened.full00:06:41Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:10:47 +1100As bushfires start burning earlier each year, a winemaker in Tasmania is preparing by asking his local Aboriginal group to do a cultural burn. The vineyard is at Flowerpot, about an hour's drive south of Hobart. Those lighting the fires are caring for country, and themselves as the burns help them connect with ancient knowledge, wisdom, and culture.0000018b-03b0-d737-a9bf-63bc451c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/caring-for-country-with-cultural-burns/30hrqwsshAs bushfires start burning earlier each year, a winemaker in Tasmania is preparing by asking his local Aboriginal group to do a cultural burn. The vineyard is at Flowerpot, about an hour's drive south of Hobart. Those lighting the fires are caring for country, and themselves as the burns help them connect with ancient knowledge, wisdom, and culture.As bushfires start burning earlier each year, a winemaker in Tasmania is preparing by asking his local Aboriginal group to do a cultural burn. The vineyard is at Flowerpot, about an hour's drive south of Hobart. Those lighting the fires are caring for country, and themselves as the burns help them connect with ancient knowledge, wisdom, and culture.full00:02:28Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1100Losing a limb through amputation is sometimes described by advocates as the 'hidden' disability. National Amputee Awareness Week puts the experience of amputation in the spotlight.0000018a-f9a1-d5a7-a98f-fda58d760003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australias-hidden-disability-and-one-of-the-worlds-oldest-medical-practices/2ze9tjh2hLosing a limb through amputation is sometimes described by advocates as the 'hidden' disability. National Amputee Awareness Week puts the experience of amputation in the spotlight.Losing a limb through amputation is sometimes described by advocates as the 'hidden' disability. National Amputee Awareness Week puts the experience of amputation in the spotlight.full00:08:47Sat, 07 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1100High profile domestic and international musicians and actors are starting to mobilise support for a Yes vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Those pushing to squash the referendum are confident they are in the lead but a prominent former prime minister leading the 'No' campaign has faced public heckling while casting his ballot.0000018b-041c-d4b5-a1bf-fcfd5c4c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/stars-come-out-to-support-yes-but-no-campaigners-are-unmoved/da3nbi94bHigh profile domestic and international musicians and actors are starting to mobilise support for a Yes vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Those pushing to squash the referendum are confident they are in the lead but a prominent former prime minister leading the 'No' campaign has faced public heckling while casting his ballot.High profile domestic and international musicians and actors are starting to mobilise support for a Yes vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Those pushing to squash the referendum are confident they are in the lead but a prominent former prime minister leading the 'No' campaign has faced public heckling while casting his ballot.full00:05:43Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:36:22 +1100Australians are soon set to vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum on October the 14th. But how much do people from migrant communities know about the Voice as they head into the polls? Community leaders say some multicultural Australians are still unsure about how they will vote and what information they can trust.0000018b-0372-d96e-adcf-6b7afbff0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/multicultural-communities-grapple-with-voice-referendum-decision/wgd0zbbevAustralians are soon set to vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum on October the 14th. But how much do people from migrant communities know about the Voice as they head into the polls? Community leaders say some multicultural Australians are still unsure about how they will vote and what information they can trust.Australians are soon set to vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum on October the 14th. But how much do people from migrant communities know about the Voice as they head into the polls? Community leaders say some multicultural Australians are still unsure about how they will vote and what information they can trust.full00:10:32Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:33:14 +1100After more than 100 years being stored in a museum in England, eleven ancestral remains are being returned to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. Community representatives travelled to Oxford where the remains have been held at the University's Museum of Natural History.0000018a-ff19-d96e-adce-ff3b3ed00003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-spirits-of-the-ancestors-are-smiling-ancestral-remains-are-coming-home/0jvdwqg1zAfter more than 100 years being stored in a museum in England, eleven ancestral remains are being returned to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. Community representatives travelled to Oxford where the remains have been held at the University's Museum of Natural History.After more than 100 years being stored in a museum in England, eleven ancestral remains are being returned to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. Community representatives travelled to Oxford where the remains have been held at the University's Museum of Natural History.full00:03:30Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:13:16 +1100Across the nation, voting in the once-in-a-generation referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has entered its second day. While the No campaign is promising to investigate how federal money is being spent, a new poll has given those pushing for constitutional change hope there is still time to secure a Yes result0000018a-f4b7-d739-a39e-fcf703880003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/voice-campaigners-out-in-force/y90ktmh4cAcross the nation, voting in the once-in-a-generation referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has entered its second day. While the No campaign is promising to investigate how federal money is being spent, a new poll has given those pushing for constitutional change hope there is still time to secure a Yes resultAcross the nation, voting in the once-in-a-generation referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has entered its second day. While the No campaign is promising to investigate how federal money is being spent, a new poll has given those pushing for constitutional change hope there is still time to secure a Yes resultfull00:04:39Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:51:59 +1100Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia starting on Tuesday. As polls show a potential No victory, campaigns are continuing strongly across the country.0000018a-ef51-de98-a98b-ef512dcf0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-voice-referendum-voting-gets-underway/dmpm6aethEarly voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia starting on Tuesday. As polls show a potential No victory, campaigns are continuing strongly across the country.Early voting about an Indigenous voice in Parliament has started in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, with New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and South Australia starting on Tuesday. As polls show a potential No victory, campaigns are continuing strongly across the country.full00:06:30Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:41:57 +1100A unique Indigenous storytelling festival has begun, showcasing the experiences of First Nations People. The Yellamundie Festival is a platform for performers to connect, learn, and share their stories in their own way.0000018a-deee-de98-a98b-defe2c510003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-festival-reconnects-culture/79si9pmhvA unique Indigenous storytelling festival has begun, showcasing the experiences of First Nations People. The Yellamundie Festival is a platform for performers to connect, learn, and share their stories in their own way.A unique Indigenous storytelling festival has begun, showcasing the experiences of First Nations People. The Yellamundie Festival is a platform for performers to connect, learn, and share their stories in their own way.full00:05:46Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:44:18 +1000It has been another busy day for the Yes campaign, with prominent supporters and parliamentarians rallying and flyering across the country for a Yes vote. Following No Campaigner Warren Mundine's speech at the National Press Club on Tuesday, Wednesday was Yes campaigner Noel Pearson's turn to address journalists in Canberra.0000018a-d586-d2ab-a78a-d5ee2ebb0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/yes-no-campaigners-out-in-force-as-leading-lights-meet-the-press/l4ekx6fs6It has been another busy day for the Yes campaign, with prominent supporters and parliamentarians rallying and flyering across the country for a Yes vote. Following No Campaigner Warren Mundine's speech at the National Press Club on Tuesday, Wednesday was Yes campaigner Noel Pearson's turn to address journalists in Canberra.It has been another busy day for the Yes campaign, with prominent supporters and parliamentarians rallying and flyering across the country for a Yes vote. Following No Campaigner Warren Mundine's speech at the National Press Club on Tuesday, Wednesday was Yes campaigner Noel Pearson's turn to address journalists in Canberra.full00:07:31Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:43:44 +1000The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) says it has been battling an increase in misinformation and threats ahead of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14. But the AEC says enrolment numbers are strong, with the highest number of voters ever to take part.0000018a-bb4d-d398-afbe-fbddf8440000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/threats-to-aec-increase-as-preparations-are-completed-for-voice-referendum/2ztsz2p7bThe Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) says it has been battling an increase in misinformation and threats ahead of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14. But the AEC says enrolment numbers are strong, with the highest number of voters ever to take part.The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) says it has been battling an increase in misinformation and threats ahead of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum on October 14. But the AEC says enrolment numbers are strong, with the highest number of voters ever to take part.full00:04:19Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:16:41 +1000The Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says many First Nations people are distressed and disgusted by her political opponent's comments on the arrival of British settlers. But No Campaign leader and Opposition Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been praised by the Opposition Leader as "brave" after she asserted there were no negative impacts from colonisation.0000018a-9b9c-d48f-a7ff-fffca7eb0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-distressed-and-disgusted-over-price-colonisation-comments-burney/spymt65w3The Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says many First Nations people are distressed and disgusted by her political opponent's comments on the arrival of British settlers. But No Campaign leader and Opposition Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been praised by the Opposition Leader as "brave" after she asserted there were no negative impacts from colonisation.The Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says many First Nations people are distressed and disgusted by her political opponent's comments on the arrival of British settlers. But No Campaign leader and Opposition Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been praised by the Opposition Leader as "brave" after she asserted there were no negative impacts from colonisation.full00:03:11Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:23:33 +1000Accusations of misinformation and lies are being thrown around on both sides of the campaign around an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It comes as AFL Legend Michael Long finished a 19-day walk from Melbourne to Canberra to garner support for the 'yes' campaign.0000018a-9227-d498-af8a-b2a742a40000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/long-walk-ends-intensified-campaign-begins-on-voice-and-national-security/4a5pdkle1Accusations of misinformation and lies are being thrown around on both sides of the campaign around an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It comes as AFL Legend Michael Long finished a 19-day walk from Melbourne to Canberra to garner support for the 'yes' campaign.Accusations of misinformation and lies are being thrown around on both sides of the campaign around an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It comes as AFL Legend Michael Long finished a 19-day walk from Melbourne to Canberra to garner support for the 'yes' campaign.full00:05:20Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:54:12 +1000Smoke sweeps through the treetops as a fire consumes the dense undergrowth of the Australian winter bush. To the uninitiated, this fire might appear to be dangerous, but it is actually a controlled, ‘cultural fire’, preparing the vegetation ahead of a looming bushfire season. The burn is part of a project in northern New South Wales showing how to use fire techniques that have been passed down by First Nations people over generations to manage land, plants and animals.0000018a-8c92-d908-afdb-ee92594d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/an-ancient-solution-to-a-modern-problem/ffow3cuzqSmoke sweeps through the treetops as a fire consumes the dense undergrowth of the Australian winter bush. To the uninitiated, this fire might appear to be dangerous, but it is actually a controlled, ‘cultural fire’, preparing the vegetation ahead of a looming bushfire season. The burn is part of a project in northern New South Wales showing how to use fire techniques that have been passed down by First Nations people over generations to manage land, plants and animals.Smoke sweeps through the treetops as a fire consumes the dense undergrowth of the Australian winter bush. To the uninitiated, this fire might appear to be dangerous, but it is actually a controlled, ‘cultural fire’, preparing the vegetation ahead of a looming bushfire season. The burn is part of a project in northern New South Wales showing how to use fire techniques that have been passed down by First Nations people over generations to manage land, plants and animals.full00:04:18Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:29:49 +1000The 'no' campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has come under fire for reportedly using fear tactics to dissuade voters from supporting the government's proposal for constitutional change. Meanwhile, the Albanese government are applauding their efforts so far to address critical labor shortages in the aged care sector.0000018a-8829-d498-af8a-b8a99e880003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/campaign-tactics-being-questioned-on-both-sides-of-the-voice-to-parliament-debate/usuia6q6oThe 'no' campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has come under fire for reportedly using fear tactics to dissuade voters from supporting the government's proposal for constitutional change. Meanwhile, the Albanese government are applauding their efforts so far to address critical labor shortages in the aged care sector.The 'no' campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has come under fire for reportedly using fear tactics to dissuade voters from supporting the government's proposal for constitutional change. Meanwhile, the Albanese government are applauding their efforts so far to address critical labor shortages in the aged care sector.full00:04:34Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:01:36 +1000The writs have now been issued for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, locking in the vote for Saturday, October 14. Here is how to vote early if you cannot get to a polling place on the day.0000018a-8383-d66f-a1fa-dbd361a80000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/putting-on-the-writs-how-to-vote-early-in-the-voice-referendum/2nihc6377The writs have now been issued for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, locking in the vote for Saturday, October 14. Here is how to vote early if you cannot get to a polling place on the day.The writs have now been issued for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, locking in the vote for Saturday, October 14. Here is how to vote early if you cannot get to a polling place on the day.full00:04:05Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:42:58 +1000At the end of another week of referendum campaigning, both the 'Yes' and 'No' camps are asking Australians to think about the future, beyond the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament on the 14th of October.0000018a-7438-db27-af9f-f6f98e280003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/life-after-the-referendum/qknvlzkixAt the end of another week of referendum campaigning, both the 'Yes' and 'No' camps are asking Australians to think about the future, beyond the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament on the 14th of October.At the end of another week of referendum campaigning, both the 'Yes' and 'No' camps are asking Australians to think about the future, beyond the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament on the 14th of October.full00:05:47Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:00:02 +1000Aboriginal Australian activist and academic Marcia Langton has made a rallying call of support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the National Press Club. This comes as First Nations mental health advocates call for politicians to pledge to engage in a more respectful referendum debate.0000018a-6905-db9a-a39a-eb6f353a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/professor-marcia-langton-says-the-voice-is-the-barest-measure-imaginable/i6rt2r8qlAboriginal Australian activist and academic Marcia Langton has made a rallying call of support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the National Press Club. This comes as First Nations mental health advocates call for politicians to pledge to engage in a more respectful referendum debate.Aboriginal Australian activist and academic Marcia Langton has made a rallying call of support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the National Press Club. This comes as First Nations mental health advocates call for politicians to pledge to engage in a more respectful referendum debate.full00:08:19Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:49:32 +1000174 cultural items taken from a remote indigenous community in the 1950s by an English anthropologist have been handed over to elders in what experts hope will prove to be a ‘trigger’ for other museums to return similar materials. Members of the Anindilyakwa community travelled to the English city of Manchester for the emotional ceremony. Later this year, the items will be returned to Groote Island, 50 kilometres off the Northern Territory Coast.0000018a-68fc-db9a-a39a-eaffb1630000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/manchester-museum-returns-cultural-items-to-northern-territory-community/dfgiob6mj174 cultural items taken from a remote indigenous community in the 1950s by an English anthropologist have been handed over to elders in what experts hope will prove to be a ‘trigger’ for other museums to return similar materials. Members of the Anindilyakwa community travelled to the English city of Manchester for the emotional ceremony. Later this year, the items will be returned to Groote Island, 50 kilometres off the Northern Territory Coast.174 cultural items taken from a remote indigenous community in the 1950s by an English anthropologist have been handed over to elders in what experts hope will prove to be a ‘trigger’ for other museums to return similar materials. Members of the Anindilyakwa community travelled to the English city of Manchester for the emotional ceremony. Later this year, the items will be returned to Groote Island, 50 kilometres off the Northern Territory Coast.full00:03:59Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:40:13 +1000As the yes and no campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum gather steam ahead of the vote on October 14, the most recent polling suggesting support for the yes case has dropped below a majority. The opposition has continued to press its case for a second referendum if the no vote is carried. But the government says the Coalition aren't engaging in the substance of the Voice and are only interested in politics.0000018a-63ee-d92f-a5bb-e3ee53b70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/pm-urged-to-cancel-referendum-ridiculous-he-says/z6o4qymiiAs the yes and no campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum gather steam ahead of the vote on October 14, the most recent polling suggesting support for the yes case has dropped below a majority. The opposition has continued to press its case for a second referendum if the no vote is carried. But the government says the Coalition aren't engaging in the substance of the Voice and are only interested in politics.As the yes and no campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum gather steam ahead of the vote on October 14, the most recent polling suggesting support for the yes case has dropped below a majority. The opposition has continued to press its case for a second referendum if the no vote is carried. But the government says the Coalition aren't engaging in the substance of the Voice and are only interested in politics.full00:04:27Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:07:38 +1000The Opposition's Indigenous Australians spokeswoman Jacinta Nampijinpa Price speaks to SBS Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and her support for the 'No' campaign.0000018a-5ed0-db27-af9f-ded9be090003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-jacinta-nampijinpa-price-says-the-yes-campaign-is-targeted-at-middle-class-australians/vy4z2vjvtThe Opposition's Indigenous Australians spokeswoman Jacinta Nampijinpa Price speaks to SBS Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and her support for the 'No' campaign.The Opposition's Indigenous Australians spokeswoman Jacinta Nampijinpa Price speaks to SBS Political Correspondent Anna Henderson about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and her support for the 'No' campaign.full00:17:48Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:22:23 +1000With a date now set for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, the debate over Australia's future is heading out of Canberra and to the regions. SBS travelled to Orange in the New South Wales Central Tablelands to find out what people there are thinking.0000018a-4aaa-d66f-a1fa-dbfb62d60000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-voice-referendum-in-regional-australia/sdnfm1d5yWith a date now set for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, the debate over Australia's future is heading out of Canberra and to the regions. SBS travelled to Orange in the New South Wales Central Tablelands to find out what people there are thinking.With a date now set for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, the debate over Australia's future is heading out of Canberra and to the regions. SBS travelled to Orange in the New South Wales Central Tablelands to find out what people there are thinking.full00:04:38Sun, 03 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum campaign is well underway with the vote to be held in just under 6 weeks. Both the yes and no sides have been focusing on key battle-ground states in Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia.0000018a-4f3d-db27-af9f-cffd35f80000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/voice-campaigners-focus-on-battleground-states/cthl0cjiwThe Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum campaign is well underway with the vote to be held in just under 6 weeks. Both the yes and no sides have been focusing on key battle-ground states in Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia.The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum campaign is well underway with the vote to be held in just under 6 weeks. Both the yes and no sides have been focusing on key battle-ground states in Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia.full00:05:40Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:47:24 +1000Hundreds of volunteers have taken to the streets to kick off the first day of official campaigning for, or against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the date for the referendum as October 14.0000018a-4a1b-db9a-a39a-ca7f3ec10000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/yes-and-no-voice-referendum-volunteers-take-to-the-streets/vvcxgnze2Hundreds of volunteers have taken to the streets to kick off the first day of official campaigning for, or against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the date for the referendum as October 14.Hundreds of volunteers have taken to the streets to kick off the first day of official campaigning for, or against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the date for the referendum as October 14.full00:05:33Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:52:48 +1000With the referendum date set, the Yes and No camp on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament have ramped up their campaigns - preparing for a tense six-week run to the polls. Those campaigning for the No vote view their task as a David and Goliath battle - but have confidence they'll win over undecided voters.0000018a-45c6-d66f-a1fa-dfd7ab530003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-referendum-no-campaigners-confident-they-can-win-over-undecided-voters/wgr05wlihWith the referendum date set, the Yes and No camp on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament have ramped up their campaigns - preparing for a tense six-week run to the polls. Those campaigning for the No vote view their task as a David and Goliath battle - but have confidence they'll win over undecided voters.With the referendum date set, the Yes and No camp on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament have ramped up their campaigns - preparing for a tense six-week run to the polls. Those campaigning for the No vote view their task as a David and Goliath battle - but have confidence they'll win over undecided voters.full00:04:16Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:35:15 +1000Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will take place on the 14th October. SBS went out to see what people in the streets of Melbourne thought.0000018a-45a9-db9a-a39a-c7efe8280003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-what-do-people-in-the-streets-think/l543fdfa8Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will take place on the 14th October. SBS went out to see what people in the streets of Melbourne thought.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will take place on the 14th October. SBS went out to see what people in the streets of Melbourne thought.full00:03:29Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:04:32 +1000Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the date of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Voters will head to the polls on the 14th of October to decide whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in Australia's constitution.0000018a-4517-db27-af9f-c7df2e500000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-october-14th-announced-for-referendum/e0q3eoav9Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the date of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Voters will head to the polls on the 14th of October to decide whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in Australia's constitution.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the date of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Voters will head to the polls on the 14th of October to decide whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in Australia's constitution.full00:05:48Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:23:56 +1000A referendum to establish a permanent Indigenous Voice to Parliament is one of the Prime Minister's highest priorities. But the commitment for constitutional recognition is part one of a three-step process that begins with the referendum and goes on to include truth-telling and Treaty.0000018a-44bc-d66f-a1fa-dffd3ed00003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-referendum-how-to-make-your-vote-count/4pxyo6vmwA referendum to establish a permanent Indigenous Voice to Parliament is one of the Prime Minister's highest priorities. But the commitment for constitutional recognition is part one of a three-step process that begins with the referendum and goes on to include truth-telling and Treaty.A referendum to establish a permanent Indigenous Voice to Parliament is one of the Prime Minister's highest priorities. But the commitment for constitutional recognition is part one of a three-step process that begins with the referendum and goes on to include truth-telling and Treaty.full00:04:48Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:46:02 +1000An anti-logging protest by Traditional owners near Coffs Harbour, in New South Wales, is entering its second week. The First Nations people say the area being logged in the Newry State Forest contains sacred sites....and the forest has also been set aside as a future National Park, designed to protect the Koala.00000189-dead-dbce-a5a9-ffbf75a50003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/its-killing-our-songlines-traditional-owners-protest-against-logging/4p2pwob17An anti-logging protest by Traditional owners near Coffs Harbour, in New South Wales, is entering its second week. The First Nations people say the area being logged in the Newry State Forest contains sacred sites....and the forest has also been set aside as a future National Park, designed to protect the Koala.An anti-logging protest by Traditional owners near Coffs Harbour, in New South Wales, is entering its second week. The First Nations people say the area being logged in the Newry State Forest contains sacred sites....and the forest has also been set aside as a future National Park, designed to protect the Koala.full00:04:43Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:07:00 +1000As a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer, disucssions about Treaty have dominated political debate. Whether or not the referendum for an Indigenous Voice suceeds, several states have already embarked on their own treaty process, turning to a close neighbour and friend, New Zealand, for guidance. Political correspondent Sara Tomevska was recently in Wellington, and spoke to New Zealand's Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Andrew Little... and Maori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer00000189-cf6f-d611-a1cd-ff7f65bc0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/nz-politicians-debbie-ngarewa-packer-and-andrew-little-explain-how-the-treaty-of-waitangi-works/sw2dx3lryAs a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer, disucssions about Treaty have dominated political debate. Whether or not the referendum for an Indigenous Voice suceeds, several states have already embarked on their own treaty process, turning to a close neighbour and friend, New Zealand, for guidance. Political correspondent Sara Tomevska was recently in Wellington, and spoke to New Zealand's Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Andrew Little... and Maori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa PackerAs a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer, disucssions about Treaty have dominated political debate. Whether or not the referendum for an Indigenous Voice suceeds, several states have already embarked on their own treaty process, turning to a close neighbour and friend, New Zealand, for guidance. Political correspondent Sara Tomevska was recently in Wellington, and spoke to New Zealand's Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Andrew Little... and Maori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packerfull00:05:28Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:04:27 +1000As a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer... discussions about Treaty have dominated political debate. Whether or not the referendum for an Indigenous Voice succeeds, several states have already embarked on their own treaty process, turning to a close neighbour and friend, New Zealand, for guidance.00000189-cf03-d611-a1cd-ff1f458d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/could-nzs-experience-help-australia-with-the-voice-to-parliament/wwutsmxpiAs a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer... discussions about Treaty have dominated political debate. Whether or not the referendum for an Indigenous Voice succeeds, several states have already embarked on their own treaty process, turning to a close neighbour and friend, New Zealand, for guidance.As a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer... discussions about Treaty have dominated political debate. Whether or not the referendum for an Indigenous Voice succeeds, several states have already embarked on their own treaty process, turning to a close neighbour and friend, New Zealand, for guidance.full00:04:44Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:12:57 +1000Indigenous Football Australia says FIFA is yet to allocate money from the World Cup Legacy Fund for First Nations programs. Football Australia insists grassroots community groups will see funding but so far nothing has been confirmed.00000189-c8a6-d611-a1cd-fbbf18050000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/fifa-yet-to-score-on-indigenous-football-funding/kafuzxhfkIndigenous Football Australia says FIFA is yet to allocate money from the World Cup Legacy Fund for First Nations programs. Football Australia insists grassroots community groups will see funding but so far nothing has been confirmed.Indigenous Football Australia says FIFA is yet to allocate money from the World Cup Legacy Fund for First Nations programs. Football Australia insists grassroots community groups will see funding but so far nothing has been confirmed.full00:03:31Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:41:34 +1000The Prime Minister has thrown the national spotlight on north east Arnhem Land’s local Indigenous council, holding it up as an example of what a successful referendum could do to change the nation. The influential local Yolngu council - known as the Dilak - has given strong backing for the National Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the Garma festival… a legacy of their leader.00000189-c001-d1df-afad-f50160b50003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/garma-festival-opens-with-strong-backing-for-the-indigenous-voice-to-parliament/bkcgfhs0hThe Prime Minister has thrown the national spotlight on north east Arnhem Land’s local Indigenous council, holding it up as an example of what a successful referendum could do to change the nation. The influential local Yolngu council - known as the Dilak - has given strong backing for the National Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the Garma festival… a legacy of their leader.The Prime Minister has thrown the national spotlight on north east Arnhem Land’s local Indigenous council, holding it up as an example of what a successful referendum could do to change the nation. The influential local Yolngu council - known as the Dilak - has given strong backing for the National Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the Garma festival… a legacy of their leader.full00:03:58Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:10:15 +1000A group of school students has participated in an Indigenous Cultural Immersion day in Sydney. It's a process that helps to teach students about aspects of Indigenous culture.00000189-bf56-d1df-afad-ff5707ca0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/school-students-embrace-indigenous-culture/id3yrdo9mA group of school students has participated in an Indigenous Cultural Immersion day in Sydney. It's a process that helps to teach students about aspects of Indigenous culture.A group of school students has participated in an Indigenous Cultural Immersion day in Sydney. It's a process that helps to teach students about aspects of Indigenous culture.full00:02:59Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:03:02 +1000Songs, dances and stories of the Torres Strait Islands are being celebrated by children in Victoria. The students are part of a choral experience aimed at increasing their understanding of a culture thousands of kilometres away.00000189-baa3-d611-a1cd-bbbf28630003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/bringing-the-torres-strait-to-victoria/7cb1l5qfnSongs, dances and stories of the Torres Strait Islands are being celebrated by children in Victoria. The students are part of a choral experience aimed at increasing their understanding of a culture thousands of kilometres away.Songs, dances and stories of the Torres Strait Islands are being celebrated by children in Victoria. The students are part of a choral experience aimed at increasing their understanding of a culture thousands of kilometres away.full00:02:41Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:08:48 +1000The very first Garma Festival was held just before the turn of the millennium, in 1999. Led by the late Yunupingu it was a small-scale event, little more than a backyard barbecue. But the mission of its founders remains: to be a cross-cultural meeting of leaders to discuss improving standards of living for all First Nations people.00000189-ba53-d1df-afad-ff5324c20003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-is-garma/uzaj1744yThe very first Garma Festival was held just before the turn of the millennium, in 1999. Led by the late Yunupingu it was a small-scale event, little more than a backyard barbecue. But the mission of its founders remains: to be a cross-cultural meeting of leaders to discuss improving standards of living for all First Nations people.The very first Garma Festival was held just before the turn of the millennium, in 1999. Led by the late Yunupingu it was a small-scale event, little more than a backyard barbecue. But the mission of its founders remains: to be a cross-cultural meeting of leaders to discuss improving standards of living for all First Nations people.full00:04:02Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:40:42 +1000Some LGBTIQ+ groups around the country have united in support of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Equality Australia, which grew from the push for marriage equality, says a yes vote will create a level of fairness and equality not yet seen in Australia.00000189-b5b7-d1df-afad-f5b708a30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-supported-by-lgbtiq-groups/52sev1ud9Some LGBTIQ+ groups around the country have united in support of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Equality Australia, which grew from the push for marriage equality, says a yes vote will create a level of fairness and equality not yet seen in Australia.Some LGBTIQ+ groups around the country have united in support of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Equality Australia, which grew from the push for marriage equality, says a yes vote will create a level of fairness and equality not yet seen in Australia.full00:04:21Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:12:53 +1000Fire authorities looking to avoid a repeat of the devastating bushfires of 2019 and 2020, are investigating how cultural burning can become a more accessible service. Representatives from eleven Local Aboriginal Land Councils have come together with other fire mitigation groups, to discuss how their practices can reduce fire hazards and promote land regeneration.00000189-ab56-d1df-afad-ff57e7db0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/fire-authorities-investigating-how-cultural-burning-can-become-a-more-accessible/q6zb53mmiFire authorities looking to avoid a repeat of the devastating bushfires of 2019 and 2020, are investigating how cultural burning can become a more accessible service. Representatives from eleven Local Aboriginal Land Councils have come together with other fire mitigation groups, to discuss how their practices can reduce fire hazards and promote land regeneration.Fire authorities looking to avoid a repeat of the devastating bushfires of 2019 and 2020, are investigating how cultural burning can become a more accessible service. Representatives from eleven Local Aboriginal Land Councils have come together with other fire mitigation groups, to discuss how their practices can reduce fire hazards and promote land regeneration.full00:03:07Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:53:13 +1000July 30 marks the 15th anniversary of a court case that gave sea-rights to the Yolngu people. The win guaranteed Aboriginal people ownership of around 80% of Northern Territory’s coastline, a ruling that included precedence over any commercial interests or fishing. And a series of bark paintings was at the centre of the ruling.00000189-9b8f-d611-a1cd-bb9f0a340000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/why-bark-paintings-were-crucial-to-the-milestone-yolngu-sea-rights-decision/1nsejkj8hJuly 30 marks the 15th anniversary of a court case that gave sea-rights to the Yolngu people. The win guaranteed Aboriginal people ownership of around 80% of Northern Territory’s coastline, a ruling that included precedence over any commercial interests or fishing. And a series of bark paintings was at the centre of the ruling.July 30 marks the 15th anniversary of a court case that gave sea-rights to the Yolngu people. The win guaranteed Aboriginal people ownership of around 80% of Northern Territory’s coastline, a ruling that included precedence over any commercial interests or fishing. And a series of bark paintings was at the centre of the ruling.full00:06:56Sun, 30 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000More than 60 Indigenous troops who served in the Korean War have been officially recognised, coinciding with the anniversary of the end to fighting in the conflict. Experts say it's a major step to honouring the sacrifices of First Nations veterans and recording what their lives were like during and after the war.00000189-9f77-d1df-afad-ff77a4020000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/war-memorial-to-recognise-first-nations-veterans-of-korean-war/agvm7kgwwMore than 60 Indigenous troops who served in the Korean War have been officially recognised, coinciding with the anniversary of the end to fighting in the conflict. Experts say it's a major step to honouring the sacrifices of First Nations veterans and recording what their lives were like during and after the war.More than 60 Indigenous troops who served in the Korean War have been officially recognised, coinciding with the anniversary of the end to fighting in the conflict. Experts say it's a major step to honouring the sacrifices of First Nations veterans and recording what their lives were like during and after the war.full00:04:17Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:43:51 +1000The honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.00000189-9682-d0ae-adbf-97c270030003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/drawing-on-traditional-indigenous-knowledge-of-honeypot-ants/hx70rj6pbThe honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.The honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.full00:05:39Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:44:32 +1000Traditional owners on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula say a Federal Court ruling stopping a plan to build a radioactive waste dump is a positive outcome for all Australians. The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the decision and hopes the federal government does not appeal it.00000189-6d7a-d56a-a7ff-6d7a056e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/traditional-owners-win-legal-challenge-stopping-construction-of-nuclear-waste-facility-in-south-australia/wh6b8q6ctTraditional owners on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula say a Federal Court ruling stopping a plan to build a radioactive waste dump is a positive outcome for all Australians. The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the decision and hopes the federal government does not appeal it.Traditional owners on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula say a Federal Court ruling stopping a plan to build a radioactive waste dump is a positive outcome for all Australians. The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the decision and hopes the federal government does not appeal it.full00:02:27Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:34:57 +1000In coming months, every Australian household will receive two pamphlets in their letterbox laying out both cases in the Voice to Parliament Referendum. The Australian Electoral Commission will send out more than 12-million pamphlets laying out the Yes and No cases, which will eventually be translated in to 55 languages.00000189-689a-dcb3-a7a9-69fb66390003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-yes-and-no-campaigns-unveil-their-cases-on-voice-to-parliament-referendum/pzczj9f0gIn coming months, every Australian household will receive two pamphlets in their letterbox laying out both cases in the Voice to Parliament Referendum. The Australian Electoral Commission will send out more than 12-million pamphlets laying out the Yes and No cases, which will eventually be translated in to 55 languages.In coming months, every Australian household will receive two pamphlets in their letterbox laying out both cases in the Voice to Parliament Referendum. The Australian Electoral Commission will send out more than 12-million pamphlets laying out the Yes and No cases, which will eventually be translated in to 55 languages.full00:06:59Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:50:14 +1000A new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.00000189-62c9-dd3a-a1a9-72ebb4de0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/nothing-about-us-without-us-regaining-first-nations-trust-in-specialised-healthcare/jh7w5p9ocA new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.A new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.full00:08:28Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:42:47 +1000Later this year, Australians will take part in a referendum where they will be asked to vote YES or NO in answer to the question: Do you support a change to the constitution to recognise the first peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice? But what exactly is the Voice, and what are the arguments for and against it?00000189-48e8-d0b8-a7fb-49f9f45c0002https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-is-the-voice-referendum-all-about/3p9gqciktLater this year, Australians will take part in a referendum where they will be asked to vote YES or NO in answer to the question: Do you support a change to the constitution to recognise the first peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice? But what exactly is the Voice, and what are the arguments for and against it?Later this year, Australians will take part in a referendum where they will be asked to vote YES or NO in answer to the question: Do you support a change to the constitution to recognise the first peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice? But what exactly is the Voice, and what are the arguments for and against it?full00:12:48Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000