| Plan to abolish permit system 'a slap in the face' The Northern Lands Council (NLC) has described the Federal Opposition's proposal to abolish the permit system to enter Aboriginal communities as a direct attack on Indigenous rights. abc.net.au |
Afghan polls close after day of violence Voting in Afghanistan's parliamentary election has officially closed after a day marred by Taliban attacks across the country. abc.net.au |
On guard for Games AUSTRALIAN athletes at the Delhi Commonwealth Games should be guarded against terrorist attack by military support, Grant Hackett said. heraldsun.com.au |
Deal promises Indigenous tourism boost The Indigenous tourism industry will be expanded under a new marketing agreement designed to show off Western Australia's diverse culture and increase visitor numbers. abc.net.au |
Wild Rivers inquiry told laws stifle Indigenous development An inquiry in Cairns in far north Queensland has been told the State's Wild Rivers laws are stifling development in Cape York Indigenous communities. abc.net.au |