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Torres Strait Island v Commonwealth plaintiffs visit disaster survivors in Northern NSW

A tour of a rather unusual kind is happening in the Northern Rivers this week, as two lead plaintiffs in a landmark case against the Commonwealth come from the Torres Strait Islands to meet with disaster survivors. The case is funded through the Grata Fund. Image: Image: Shutterstock Produced By: Darren McElroy Featured In Story: …

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Here’s what this year’s Federal Budget means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organizations say this year’s federal budget will provide welcome relief for some service providers, but significant challenges still lie ahead in closing the gap for First Nations communities. National Indigenous Radio Service’s Harrison Pederson took a closer look at what was handed down in this year’s budget, and how it …

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