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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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Diver Lucky To Be Alive After Shark Attack
An experienced diver is lucky to be alive after he was mauled by a large shark in a remote area near the Great Barrier Reef, Australian paramedics said Sunday.
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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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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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Diver Lucky To Be Alive After Shark Attack
An experienced diver is lucky to be alive after he was mauled by a large shark in a remote area near the Great Barrier Reef, Australian paramedics said Sunday.
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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.
