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QUT develops new app immersing users in local Indigenous history & culture

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A new mobile app developed by QUT aims to immerse users in the culture and history of the Turrbal and Yugara people in Brisbane via augmented reality and geolocation. The ‘Walking on Country’ app is a self-guided walking tour, highlighting sites of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the university’s Gardens Point …

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Voice to Parliament 2.0 – The Greens Truth and Justice Commission

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Next week, the Greens are putting forward a new bill for a Truth and Justice Commission. This comes after the failed referendum bid by the Australian Labor Party to enshrine an Indigenous Voice into the Constitution in 2023. The Greens are confident that this bill will pass if Parliament does not play politics. Image: Image: …

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First Nations travel business win Queensland Reconciliation awards

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This week, the Queensland Reconciliation Awards were hosted in Cairns, acknowledging the work of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community across the state. The Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours took out Business category, offering sustainable and culturally safe tours. They were one of the six winners in this year’s edition. The Wire’s Eduardo Jordan asked …

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Riots ravage Island after electoral changes were announced

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Unrest and division penetrates the South Pacific Island of New Caledonia. Violence erupted after Paris announced potential voting reforms that would expand the electorate body. Many Kanaks, the indigenous of the island, say that these changes threaten their presence and cultural identity on the island. However, others say that it is only fair that French …

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Alice Springs conference tackles First Nations housing concerns

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The Aboriginal Housing and Homelands conference kicked off today in Alice Springs. It will discuss better ways to improve housing for First Nations peoples in the NT. The Wire’s contributors from 8CCC’s Big Brekky show started asking General Manager of Professional Services with the Central Land Council Dr Josie Douglas about the conference. Image: Image …

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‘Alone Australia’ engaging with First Nations viewers

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Last week, a reality TV show broadcast on SBS called Alone Australia kicked off its second season, where ten participants need to survive in Aotearoa, New Zealand by building their shelter and getting their food. This year, First Nations communities are more engaged than ever in the program because three participants are Indigenous, and they’re …

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