Pope lauds apology to Aborigines

The Australian government's decision of accepting blunders committed on indigenous people in the past have been welcomed by the Pontiff. Pope lauded the reconciliation offers made by the Australian government and hoped that   this will give new hope to people all...

Unhealthy Aborigines must help themselves, says Nicola Roxon

Breaking bad habits should be among our top priorities to get the most out of our life. If we do it right, and we are on our way to make significant improvements in our life. " ABORIGINES must recognise the risks of alcohol and smoking and take responsibility for...

AUSTRALIA: Land rights fight enters unchartered waters

The debate over land rights for indigenous Australians is ongoing. Maybe one day soon 'everyone' will wake up to the fact that the global commons belong to "everyone", and all those who exploit resources should be compensating the rest of us on the planet. The following three...

Aborigines threaten tourist ban

"Aboriginal elders are threatening to ban tourists from one of Australia's landmarks over a plan to curb child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. The threat to close Uluru, or Ayers Rock, comes amid growing alarm. Some 50 community, church and indigenous groups are meeting...

Maasai: A dispossessed community

"Images of some Maasai have been placed on the front pages of tourism brochures yet the community suffers the pain of a forgotten people. Unlike other communities that are used as national symbols of identity — such as the Red Indians in the US and the Aborigines in...