UN 'shocked' by NT intervention
A traditional owner from the Northern Territory says a United Nations convention in Europe was shocked to hear how the Australian Government treats its Indigenous people. abc.net.au |
13 stranded whales refloated
Thirteen pilot whales that have survived a stranding in New Zealand's far north have been refloated in calm waters. abc.net.au |
Welfare agency warns of strain on services
An Aboriginal welfare agency in South Australia says the impending arrival in Adelaide of about 100 people from a Northern Territory community is likely to put a strain on support services. abc.net.au |
Strong quake strikes southern Iran
A powerful earthquake rocked southern Iran on Monday, Iranian and US seismologists said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. abc.net.au |
Aborigines seek federal help in bypass dispute
Tasmanian Aborigines will appeal to the new Federal Environment Minister to stop the Brighton bypass near Hobart interfering with an ancient site. abc.net.au |