Plan to abolish permit system 'a slap in the face'
The Northern Lands Council (NLC) has described the Federal Opposition's proposal to abolish the permit system to enter Aboriginal communities as a direct attack on Indigenous rights. abc.net.au |
Occhilupo settles Billabong share row
Former surfing world champion Mark Occhilupo says he is happy with the settlement of a dispute over almost $200,000 worth of Billabong shares. abc.net.au |
American shot dead in Philippines
Motorcycle-riding gunmen shot dead an American in broad daylight in the northern Philippines, police said on Monday. abc.net.au |
Townsville nightly street patrols now all week
Nightly street patrols are being introduced in Townsville in north Queensland to help combat public drunkenness and homelessness. abc.net.au |
Indigenous runners ready for New York marathon
Four young Indigenous people from remote communities in Australia's north are set to depart for New York this week for the run of their lives. abc.net.au |