Fraser Coast Chronicle

Government accused of ‘dismissing and belittling’

A government has been blasted for ignoring the demands of Indigenous people at three sites across the state.

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24th Feb. 2021 7:02 PM

A government has been blasted for ignoring the demands of Indigenous people at three sites across the state.

Federal inquiry launched into Indigenous body

A federal investigation has been launched into an indigenous corporation which oversees land use on North Stradbroke...

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23rd Feb. 2021 7:02 PM

A federal investigation has been launched into an indigenous corporation which oversees land use on North Stradbroke Island.

Traditional owners threaten to close Kakadu

TRADITIONAL Owners of Kakadu National Park are at loggerheads with Parks Australia and threatening to close the World...

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23rd Feb. 2021 7:02 AM

‘The trees were sacred’: Ironbark felling causes clan rift

The wholesale clearing of sacred ironwood trees in Lakefield National Park is being investigated after the decimation of...

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12th Feb. 2021 10:02 AM

The wholesale clearing of sacred ironwood trees in Lakefield National Park is being investigated after the decimation of 8000 of the species.

Families urged to seek compo for Stolen Generation pain

A tour through Alice Springs and Tennant Creek will encourage locals who are victims of the Stolen Generation to seek...

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09th Feb. 2021 4:02 PM

A tour through Alice Springs and Tennant Creek will encourage locals who are victims of the Stolen Generation to seek financial restitution

Watered down decision made on Blackfellows Creek name

A decision has been made on a controversial plan to rename Blackfellows Creek — but it is not the one we expected.

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27th Jan. 2021 6:01 PM

A decision has been made on a controversial plan to rename Blackfellows Creek — but it is not the one we expected.

Indigenous Aussies are ‘great overcomers’, says Morrison

The Prime Minister has described Indigenous Australians as ‘great overcomers’ after coming under fire for an Australia Day...

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26th Jan. 2021 9:01 AM

The Prime Minister has described Indigenous Australians as ‘great overcomers’ after coming under fire for an Australia Day comment.

Call for unity as city braces for huge protest

Queensland’s political leaders have issued a call for unity as thousands of people prepare to march through Brisbane in...

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26th Jan. 2021 6:01 AM

Queensland’s political leaders have issued a call for unity as thousands of people prepare to march through Brisbane in protest of Australia Day.

Why Australia Day could be on May 26

The conversation around changing the date of Australia Day is only gaining momentum – and there’re a stack of options it...

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23rd Jan. 2021 6:01 AM

The conversation around changing the date of Australia Day is only gaining momentum – and there’re a stack of options it could be moved to.

Proof Australia Day can’t survive as it is

The debate over Australia Day is becoming increasingly divisive, with experts saying a change to how the day is celebrated...

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22nd Jan. 2021 9:01 AM

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