Mid-north coast Indigenous film launched - The New South Wales Government has launched a short film written by and starring Aboriginal people from the mid-north coast.
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]
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
Bob Randall is an Yankunytjatjara Elder and a traditional owner of Uluru (Ayers Rock). In the early 70’s Bob’s song, “Brown Skin Baby (They Took Me Away)” became an anthem for the Aboriginal people. He is the author of two books: his autobiography Songman and a children’s book Tracker Tjginji, and is the subject of a documentary film Kanyini. For more, visit globalonenessproject.org.
Jessica Czender was interviewed by the G-Man during the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2010.
walking after midnight was one of the songs she sang. G-Man discovered her in 2009 while busking in the street. Jessica is 14yrs old.
Chairperson of the National Congress of Australia's first people says indigenous voices are all but silent in the general election campaign.
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spokesman for indigenous affairs admits that it would have been better if former Howard Government had consulted with aboriginal people
10:03:16 AM August 16, 2010
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An Aboriginal campaigner from AMNESTY International isn't happy with Australia's elimation of discrimination at the U.N.http://tiny.cc/8posi
09:55:35 AM August 13, 2010
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