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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
Biomechanics research has revealed the exceptional power and precision of Indigenous Australian weapons, specifically the kodj and leangle. These tools, designed by Aboriginal people for hunting and protection, display remarkable force and accuracy that underscore the sophistication of traditional Aboriginal technology.
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What Is Australia's Indigenous Rights Referendum Vote? 5 Things To Know
There are about 984,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, representing 3.8 percent of the population. Some of their ancestors have lived on the continent for more than 60,000 years.
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Women's Big Bash League: Proud Of Players For Leading Way In Their Stance Against Racism, Says BBL Head
Sydney Thunder won the Women's Big Bash League 2020-21 season, after defeating Melbourne Stars in the final.
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Trudeau Invites Pope To Canada For Church Apology
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday urged Pope Francis to visit Canada to apologise to indigenous peoples for the Catholic Church's treatment of aboriginal children in schools it ran there.
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Aboriginal Australians Meet At Sacred Uluru To Discuss First Chance Of Recognition
There are about 700,000 Aborigines in a population of 23 million in Australia, but they suffer disproportionately high rates of suicide, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and imprisonment. Constitutional recognition of Aborigines is a complex issue in a country which previously administered its indigenous people under flora and fauna laws.
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Canadian Teen Pleads Guilty To Mass Shooting At High School
A teenager pleaded guilty Friday to the murder of two people and wounding seven others in a mass shooting at a high school in a remote aboriginal community in western Canada earlier this year.
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UN Human Rights High Commission Condemns Australia Youth Prison Abuse
Hundreds of people rallied in major cities across Australia today criticizing the government's response to video showing aboriginal children being teargassed and abused in prison.
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Australia Struggling To Improve Lives Of Aborigines: PM Turnbull
Australia is making only limited progress in meeting targets to improve the life expectancy, education and employment of Aboriginal people, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said today, while drug abuse, violence and imprisonment levels remain serious problems.
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At Least 2 Dead, Suspect Held In Canada School Shooting: Report
At least two people were killed in a shooting at a school in remote La Loche, Saskatchewan, on Friday and a suspect is in custody, the Star Phoenix newspaper reported, citing a local aboriginal chief.
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'Racist' Video Game Pulled After Uproar Over Killing Australia Aborigines
A video game allowing players to kill Australian Aboriginals has been removed from mobile stores after more than 50,000 people signed an online petition against the "racist" app.
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Australia Moves Towards Referendum on Aboriginal Recognition
Australia moved closer to recognising Aboriginal people in its constitution today after talks with indigenous leaders, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said as he urged an end to the 'echoing silence' in the founding document.
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Australia Failing to End Indigenous Disadvantage: Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Australia's failure to end the entrenched disadvantage of Aboriginal people was described by Prime Minister Tony Abbott today as "profoundly disappointing" with key targets missed and employment levels actually worsening.
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New Study Unveils Deadly Power and Precision of Indigenous Australian Weapons Kodj and Leangle
Biomechanics research has revealed the exceptional power and precision of Indigenous Australian weapons, specifically the kodj and leangle. These tools, designed by Aboriginal people for hunting and protection, display remarkable force and accuracy that underscore the sophistication of traditional Aboriginal technology.
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What Is Australia's Indigenous Rights Referendum Vote? 5 Things To Know
There are about 984,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, representing 3.8 percent of the population. Some of their ancestors have lived on the continent for more than 60,000 years.
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Women's Big Bash League: Proud Of Players For Leading Way In Their Stance Against Racism, Says BBL Head
Sydney Thunder won the Women's Big Bash League 2020-21 season, after defeating Melbourne Stars in the final.
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Trudeau Invites Pope To Canada For Church Apology
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday urged Pope Francis to visit Canada to apologise to indigenous peoples for the Catholic Church's treatment of aboriginal children in schools it ran there.
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Aboriginal Australians Meet At Sacred Uluru To Discuss First Chance Of Recognition
There are about 700,000 Aborigines in a population of 23 million in Australia, but they suffer disproportionately high rates of suicide, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and imprisonment. Constitutional recognition of Aborigines is a complex issue in a country which previously administered its indigenous people under flora and fauna laws.
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Canadian Teen Pleads Guilty To Mass Shooting At High School
A teenager pleaded guilty Friday to the murder of two people and wounding seven others in a mass shooting at a high school in a remote aboriginal community in western Canada earlier this year.
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UN Human Rights High Commission Condemns Australia Youth Prison Abuse
Hundreds of people rallied in major cities across Australia today criticizing the government's response to video showing aboriginal children being teargassed and abused in prison.
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Australia Struggling To Improve Lives Of Aborigines: PM Turnbull
Australia is making only limited progress in meeting targets to improve the life expectancy, education and employment of Aboriginal people, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said today, while drug abuse, violence and imprisonment levels remain serious problems.
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At Least 2 Dead, Suspect Held In Canada School Shooting: Report
At least two people were killed in a shooting at a school in remote La Loche, Saskatchewan, on Friday and a suspect is in custody, the Star Phoenix newspaper reported, citing a local aboriginal chief.
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'Racist' Video Game Pulled After Uproar Over Killing Australia Aborigines
A video game allowing players to kill Australian Aboriginals has been removed from mobile stores after more than 50,000 people signed an online petition against the "racist" app.
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Australia Moves Towards Referendum on Aboriginal Recognition
Australia moved closer to recognising Aboriginal people in its constitution today after talks with indigenous leaders, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said as he urged an end to the 'echoing silence' in the founding document.
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Australia Failing to End Indigenous Disadvantage: Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Australia's failure to end the entrenched disadvantage of Aboriginal people was described by Prime Minister Tony Abbott today as "profoundly disappointing" with key targets missed and employment levels actually worsening.
