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Energy Minister Chris Bowen talks with First Nations Clean Energy Network

Indigenous Australians have been getting advice from Indigenous Canadians on how to best enjoin in projects on clean energy.  Canadian indigenous people are the second largest clean energy owners in the country, with projects including wind, solar, hydrogen & thermal across the whole of the country. One priority is to get regional and remote areas …

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Australian States to proceed with truth and treaty processes despite referendum defeat

Australian State and Territories have declared they will push ahead with developing key components of the Uluru statement from the heart despite the referendum’s major defeat on the weekend.  Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland have already begun the process of establishing a voice, treaty and truth. New South Wales is the only state to have …

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Virtual Kidnappings

The NSW Police Force is urging the community to be on high alert for ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams, that continue to target international students across the state. Three incidents of virtual kidnapping have been referred to the NSW State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, in the month of October already. It’s a crime mainly …

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ASIO chief reveals international espionage sanctioned by Chinese Government

ASIO Director General Mike Burgess revealed at a Five Eyes intelligence summit in Palo Alto California today that his organisation had prevented an act of industrial espionage targeted at an Australian institution. Alongside his counterparts in Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom, this unusually public intelligence summit was a response to …

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Supply Nation bridges Indigenous businesses with industry

Indigenous-owned businesses are flourishing and becoming essential in many sectors. But sometimes getting supply from First Nations businesses is challenging without support. An organisation called Supply Nation is helping the industry connecting with Indigenous businesses to diversify their supply.   Image: Image by Greens Mp on Flickr Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Kate …

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Tasmanian environmental activist released from prision

Dr Colette Harmsen, a 47-year-old veterinarian, has expressed her intention to resume activism after her release from prison in Tasmania. She was released over the weekend, having spent three months in custody following her arrest in July for her efforts to protect one of the state’s native forests. During her release, she shared her story with …

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