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Yabu Band touring with their new single Petrol, Paint and Glue

Posted on 21/05/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , |

(Photo courtesy of AUM)

The Yabu Band have just recently released their powerful new single “Petrol, Paint and Glue”. A tragic tale of loss, substance abuse and desperation that needs to be told and addressed. They have been touring  around with their new single, and will finish in Alice Springs on the 2nd of June.

Nerida Currey caught up with Yabu Band’s Delson Stokes on the Big Brekky show.

11.5.12 Delson Stokes Yabu band with Nerida Currey

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Check out the tour dates below to see the details of their tour and whether they are coming to your community.

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Alukra 25th Birthday celebrations 15.05.2012

Posted on 16/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , , , |

Today we went out to Alukura do a live broadcast for celebrations of their 25th Birthday. Alukura is a Aboriginal Health clinic for Indigenous Women. Pam Reilly, Thecla Brogan and Mikaela Simpson were all there to check it out. Here are some of the photos from todays excitment!

Mothers Day Special

Posted on 11/05/2012 by Mikaela |

In this Women’s Business special, Mikaela went around asking people why people love their mothers and letting them share a wonderful Mothers day message! Have a listen.

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Ladies from Congress Alakura talk to Jackie on Women’s Business

Posted on 11/05/2012 by Mikaela |

Photo: Jackie with Yasmin and Jackie from Congress Alakura

Yasmin Watts and Jackie Liddle from Congress Alalkura talk to Jackie on Women’s Business.

11.05 Jackie and Alukura FINAL EDITOnline

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Ribs Training

Posted on 09/05/2012 by curtis | Tagged , , , , , , , , , |

Ribs Training from CAAMA on Vimeo.

Jenny Macklin proud of Budget commitment to Aboriginal people.

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela |

Photo: Jenny Macklin Minister for Indigenous Affairs 

The  Gillard Labor Government   has committed  more than  3 Billion dollars ..over 10 years.. towards implementing   Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory … as part of a  5.2 billion dollar national   package  to help close  the gap on Aboriginal disadvantage.

The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs  Jenny Macklin  says money  delivered  in this years  Budget is  a very long term committment  by the Labor government to Aboriginal people….  especially thiose living in  regional and remote parts of the Northern Territory.

Ms Macklin  says  people are likely to see an immediate impact  in the  health area  as  Aborignal health services  across the Territory  are  strengthened ….. allowing  them to  provide   better  delivery of services to families and children.

 

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First training squad for IMP 2012 begins…

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela |

Photo: Rob de Castella

12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women are set to begin the journey which could see them run a marathon by the end of the year.

Rob de Castella chats to Nerida Currey about this.

8.05 Rob de Castella web versionfinal

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Aboriginal PhD student Dr Odette Best speaks on Womens Business

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

(Photo Courtesy of Ned Madsen, sourced from The Chronicle)

Dr Odette Best became the first Aboriginal person to graduate with a PhD from the Universtiy of Sourthern Queensland when she recieved her Doctorate in Nursing…after six years of study.

She speaks to Mikaela Simpson on Womens Business, to share her story.

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Regional Arts Australia Awards Interview with Jane Scott

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , |

Photo: Jane Scott

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Regional Arts Australia is pleased to call for nominations for the 2012 Awards program to be presented at the Regional Arts Australia National conference in Goolwa, South Australia from the 18th of October through to the 21st of October 2012.

The RAA Awards program acknowledges the invaluable contribution volunteer leaders make to the cultural life of their local communities. Nominations are called from regionally-based arts and cultural volunteer leaders whose work has inspired and supported arts development.

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Wide Open Space 2012!

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Thecla |

Wide Open Space 2012 is a festival in Central Australia, showcasing inspiring local and national music and arts. Situated against the stunning backdrop of the East Macdonnell Ranges at the Ross River Resort 85 km from Mparntwe Alice Springs, Wide Open Space blends music, dance, art, environment, and desert culture with a unique outback camping experience.

Former community man says not all criticism of Shires is justified !

Posted on 04/05/2012 by Paul Wiles |

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A senior policy advisor with the the Northern Territory Chief Ministers Department has questioned claims that Aboriginal people previously ran local Government organisations and says most were predominantly managed by CEO’s.

Des Rogers talks with Paul Wiles on Strong Voices.

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Sunshine Reggae Band preform “Walpa Wari”

Posted on 04/05/2012 by curtis | Tagged , , , , , , , , |