Territory Minister for Local Government and Indigenous Development Malarndirri McCarthy speaks with Steve Gumurungi Hodder on “Strong Voices” about her visit to the Mutitjulu community following their recent call that they would ” go it alone” to achieve self determination.

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Breakout at Top End Detention Centre.

Greens challenge both major parties to act on election promise of constitutional inclusion for Indigenous Australians.

NSW legal challenge.

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W.A Government accused of bullying Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal Legal Service calls on Independents to re-instate Racial discrimination Act and end Intervention.

Public support growing to save a significant Aborignal site in Tasmania.

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Australians now have access to the world’s fastest national mobile broadband service with the launch today of the Telstra Ultimate™ USB Modem across Australia’s capital city CBDs, metropolitan hubs, airports and more than 100 regional centres. With typical download speeds ranging from 1.1Mbps to 20Mbps in the these selected areas, the Telstra Ultimate™ USB is up to twice as fast as Telstra’s current fastest Next G™ modem.

Two thousand devices have launched today for Telstra business customers, before the widespread launch of the Ultimate later this year.“Australians are telling us they can’t afford to be tied to the desk all day and these new speeds mean they can now access mobile broadband at speeds typically reserved for the office,” Telstra Country Wide Area General Manager for Northern Territory, Mark Sweet, said. [More]

The recent GARMA festival saw TEABBA & CAAMA come together for live to air broadcasting..this relationship fosters & strengthens bonds between organisations within media. BIG thanks to the crew of TEABBA for there support.

Arnhem Land artists scoop awards and indigenous women take the spotlight at the 2010 Indigenous Music Awards..Last night the 2010 Indigenous Music Awards were kicked off with a the announcement that the awards will now open nationally to all indigenous musicians.

The enthusiastic crowd were treated to performances by 2009 Hall of Fame inductees Tableland Drifters, Warren H Williams, Ali Mills and the Arnhem Land rock stars Saltwater Band. Joining Saltwater Band on stage to perform their new single MALK was Blue King Brown’s Natalie Pa’apa’a.  However, it was Gurrumul’s surprise return to the stage to perform with his band [Saltwater Band] and accept the award for Act of the Year that had the crowd roaring in appreciation.

Garrangali collected 4 prizes including Album and Song of the Year and hosts MusicNT honoured Ali Mills with a Special Recognition Award for her significant contribution to the indigenous music industry.

In particular it was a very special  [and traditionally unusual] night for young indigenous women as 11 year old Varsity Dhurrkay joined her father Manuel Dhurrkay to perform a song with Saltwater Band, whilst a group of young women from Mamadawerre known as Wildflower, were recognised for their work in winning Emerging Act of the year -a prize which carries a $10,000 touring package and a $5000 NT Govt scholarship.

Arnhem Land was well represented across the awards and performances throughout the night as -  The Chooky Dancers showcased a dance in a special memorial dedication to the late Mr Garawirrtja who founded and mentored the group from Elcho Island. [More]

Traeger Park was all go with semi final fever..ROVER took on Federals with Federals coming out winners by 4 goals…

Man of the Match was Mathew Nunan..Half back flanker for Federals… BIG thanks to Creative Gifts & Awards.

The following were winners of the footballs as best players

Federal Player Lewie Eggar awarded BOG from Federal V Ltyente Aputre

Pioneer Player Keiren Smith awarded BOG from Pioneer V Rovers

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CAAMA Radio Newst Team: Steve Gumerungi Hodder, Paul Wiles, Celestine Rowe

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• Intervention Role back action Group Spokesperson and Greens Candiate for Lingiari Barbara Shaw  has hit out at Conservitist indigenous comentator Marcia Langton
• A veteran Central Australian Aboriginal rights campaigner is calling on the aboriginal community to make a stand against the Two major Parties.
• Indigenous Women from around the world share views of the way Governments are treating first nations people at the 9th Indigenous Women’s Conference held in Darwin.

CAAMA Radio News Team: Paul wiles, Steve Gumerungi Hodder, Celestine Rowe

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•  QLD Camapigner against Aboriginal Deaths in custody says he finds it a bit rich that police continue to pat themself on their backs while aboriginal people are still dying in custody.
• A leading Australian media Excutive has called for some very clear thinking by governemnt about the ongoing role of Inigenous broadcasting and media within the country.
• Perth Marginal seat of Hasluck may have it’s first Aboriginal Member in the house of representives