The Media and Indigenous Policy Project

Index of Indigenous Health Articles Living Conditions

The Australian, Courier-Mail & Sydney Morning Herald 1988-89, 1994-95, 2002-03 & 2006-07

Compiled by Monica Andrew

University of Canberra

The articles in this index from The Australian and the Courier-Mail from 1988-89 and 1994- 95 were collected from newspaper clipping files held at the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Study (AIATSIS) library. The researchers are grateful to AIATSIS for allowing access to their facilities. All articles from the Sydney Morning Herald and articles from 2002-03 and 2006-07 from The Australian and the Courier-Mail were collected from the Factiva database.

Further information on the methodology for collecting newspaper articles for this project is available at http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/research/research- centres/news-and-media-research-centre/events/the-media-and-indigenous-policy/the- media-and-indigenous-policy-database © Monica Andrew, 2013

Andrew, Monica (2013), Index of Indigenous Health Articles, Living Conditions, in The Australian, 1988-89, 1994-95, 2002-03 & 2006-07, Media and Indigenous Policy Project, University of Canberra. http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/research/research-centres/news- and-media-research-centre/events/the-media-and-indigenous-policy/the-media-and-indigenous- policy-database

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1988

Title: The year of black protest Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 4 January 1988 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: 554 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Unknown Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of Aboriginal protests during the Bicentenary year. Keywords: Bicentennial, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Legionella found in Aborigines' water Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 6 January 1988 Writer(s): Ragg, Mark News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Ian Simpson, senior microbiological technologist, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Perth Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study conducted by the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre of Perth claims that up to one-third of Aborigines in outback Western Australia have been exposed to the bacterium that causes the potentially fatal Legionnaires' Disease. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: What the reporters will see Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 9 January 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 42 Word length: 206 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of what foreign journalist who visit Australia in 1988 will see and hear when they visit Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Bicentennial, Child health, Disease, International, Living conditions

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Title: Expo violence fear as blacks plan protests Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 13 January 1988 Writer(s): Kent, John News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Academic, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Les Collins, coordinator, Aboriginal Health Service, Cairns Second spokesperson: Mr Gunn, Qld Police Minister Synopsis: Aborigines were expected to converge on Brisbane in April to protest against the Bicentenary at World Expo 88. Keywords: Living conditions, Violence

Title: Aboriginal life grim and ghastly, says Greer Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 14 January 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 317 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Dr Germaine Greer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the living conditions of Aboriginals, witnessed by Germaine Greer during an 8-day stay in communities around Alice Springs. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Blacks' rights abused, UN told Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 18 January 1988 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony & Langsam, David News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 596 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Gayler, Chairman of the ALP's Federal Caucus committee on Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Professor Erica Daes, Senior UN Official Synopsis: Response to a UN report on Aboriginal conditions. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, International, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Eye disease rife: Doctor

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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 18 January 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study found that eye diseases, malnutrition and infections were widespread in Aboriginal children in a remote community in north-west Australia. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: World focus on Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 19 January 1988 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 505 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Justice Marcus Einfeld Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Criticises a UN report alleging that Australia's treatment of Aborigines contravened the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Keywords: International, Living conditions

Title: Poor Aboriginal housing 'causing health problems' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 January 1988 Writer(s): Hudson, Lisa & Maurer, Tracy News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication First spokesperson: Yami Lester, chairman, Nganampa Health Council Second spokesperson: Jim Bradshaw, barrister representing Aboriginal Coordinating Council at the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Synopsis: A confidential report on the living standards of Aborigines in central Australia, prepared by Nganampa Health Council and South Australia's Health Commission and Aboriginal Health Organisation, claims their housing is overcrowded and a cause of health problems. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Blacklash over blacks

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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 January 1988 Writer(s): Abjorensen, Norman News genre: News Page number: 60 Word length: 623 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Professor Erica Daes, United Nations official Second spokesperson: John Howard, Leader of the Opposition Synopsis: Summary of news articles, including claim by Professor Erica Daes that Australia violated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its treatment of Aborigines. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, International, Living conditions

Title: Tears still flood the tracks of Toomelah Publication: Australian Publication date: Sunday, 31 January 1988 Writer(s): Lowe, Barry News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Justic Marcus Einfeld, Chief Justice, Human Rights Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Review of Toomelah, six months after Justice Marcus Einfeld's visit. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: The Aborigines have never had it so good, most say Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 February 1988 Writer(s): Stephens, Peter News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 437 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: According to the findings of a Saulwick Herald Poll, most Australians believe Aborigines are better off now than they were before white settlement. This result comes as a surprise considering the recent publicity given to Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and to the range of serious social problems besetting the Aboriginal population. Keywords: Bicentennial, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Most had a good time at the 200th birthday party

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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 February 1988 Writer(s): Stephens, Peter News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 1037 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Saulwick Herald Poll found that Australians were divided on issues such as whether the natural environment had been damaged or improved by white civilisation. However, 73 per cent of people believed white settlement had improved the environment and also believed Aborigines were better off today than 200 years ago. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Indigenous history/archeology, Living conditions

Title: All is not Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 10 February 1988 Writer(s): Mayer, Elaine News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 158 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Elaine Mayer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to a previous article (4 February 1988), claiming it misrepresents the health standards of "all" Australians. Points out that the life expectancy given in the report (72.5 years for men and 78.8 years for women) differs dramatically from the life expectancy for Aborigines, which in 1985 was 48.3 years for males and 57.3 years for females. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Silly question Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 11 February 1988 Writer(s): Kreger, Jack News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 70 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Jack Kreger Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Questions the legitimacy of the Saulwick pollster who posed the question "Are Aborigines better or worse off than they were 200 years ago?"

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Keywords: Bicentennial, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Immature people? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 12 February 1988 Writer(s): Foulcher, John News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: 76 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: John Foulcher Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that there would little to celebrate in the Bicentennial year, if the Saulwick Poll concerning Aboriginal living conditions were accurate. Keywords: Bicentennial, Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Tina's message to Aborigines: Be a winner Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 13 February 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 393 News Source: Other, Politician First spokesperson: Tina Turner, middle-aged US singer and actress Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Tina Turner made a series of television commercials telling Australia's Aborigines to be a winner. The message, to be televised in the Northern Territory, states ". . . You know grog can be a bad sickness. And so is petrol sniffing. They can kill your culture and they can kill you. Aboriginal culture is something to be proud of." Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Arts, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Poll questioned Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 18 February 1988 Writer(s): Colman, R News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 97 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to previous article (8 Feburary 1988) on opinion poll which found

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that most Australians believed Aborigines were better off now than they were before the white settlement. Refers to possible under-representation in the poll sample. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Fears that 40pc of blacks may have AIDs Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 19 February 1988 Writer(s): O'Neill, John News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 455 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mr Jones. Part of the Federal Government's Drug Offensive. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that heroin and AIDS were increasing causes of death for Aboriginal people around Sydney, particularly the Redfern area. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Federal department of health, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide Title: Asthma Overdose Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 23 February 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 7 Word length: 442 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An overdose of asthma tablets left one girl in a critical condition and others seriously ill at a Warawa Aboriginal College near Melbourne. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Schools

Title: Health department to go west Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 27 February 1988 Writer(s): Aubin, Tracey & O'Niell, John News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 424 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Anderson, NSW Minsister for Health Second spokesperson: Mr Collins, opposition spokesman on health Synopsis: The NSW Department of Health was moving from the city to Parramatta.

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Notes that the government announced a $2 million program of initiatives designed to improve the health of Aborigines in NSW. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics

Title: Report calls for new rights for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 17 March 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 373 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: The Anti-Slavery Society Second spokesperson: Aborigines Today Land And Justice Synopsis: A report released by the world's oldest human rights organisation claimed that the plight of Aborigines had changed little in the past 150 years. Keywords: Bicentennial, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Aborigines poisoned by manganese dust - safety officer Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 24 March 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News Page number: 23 Word length: 300 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Dr Yossi Berger, Victorian Trades Hall Council occupational health and safety officer. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study at the Gemco mine on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory found dangerous levels of manganese dust. The open cut mine had already resulted in 15 aborigines being poisoned. Dr Yossi Berger who completed an inspection of the mine said that he believed more local Aborigines and possibly workers at the Gemco mine could be affected. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: The day floods hit the red centre Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 1 April 1988 Writer(s): Norington, Brad News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 658

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News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person, Police/Court First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A group of Aborigines living by a riverbank were swept away by floods, presumed drowned. Keywords: Living conditions, Police

Title: One man beat the torrent Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 1 April 1988 Writer(s): Brown, Malcolm News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 466 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Frankie O'Cleary Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the impact of flooding on a group of Aborigines: 4 were missing and one was reported dead. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Howard sees new ear under Liberals Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 11 April 1988 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 545 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, leader of the opposition Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Outlines Liberal's priority objectives, including eliminating impediments to full equality of opportunity for Aboriginals. Points out that states had prime responsibility for heath, education and housing for Aborigines. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health

Title: Obsession with guilt pointless: Hasluck Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 12 May 1988 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 341 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Sir Paul Hasluck, former Governer General

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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Sir Paul Hasluck, former Governer General, lamented the shift of outlook from pride in our history and development and hope for better Aboriginal welfare, to breastbeating about past wrongs and mistakes. Keywords: Bicentennial, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

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Title: Aboriginal health 'a calamity' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 13 May 1988 Writer(s): Curtin, Jennie News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 188 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Dr Niel Thomson, Acting secretary of the Australian Institute of Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Figures from the Australian Institute of Health show that the life expectancy of Aborigines in some areas was worse than in India, and the rate of premature deaths was up to four times higher than for other Australians. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health

Title: Over-policing worsens Aboriginal problem, suppressed study says Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 16 May 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 345 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the higher rate of Aboriginal crime was explained by the higher commission of offences by blacks, and the higher level of intervention by police and other State agencies into their lives. Keywords: Living conditions, Police, Prisons, Race & racism, State politics

Title: Govt quashes black crime report Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 16 May 1988 Writer(s): Williams, Graham News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 482 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Chris Cunneen, former senior of NSW Bureau of Crime Statistis and Research Second spokesperson: Dr Tom Robb, Deputy Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistis and Research Synopsis: The State Government suppressed a bulletin on Aborigines and criminal justice that puts the high rate of Aboriginal crime within the context of poverty, alienation and over-policing.

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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Police, Prisons, Race & racism, State politics, Violence

Title: Reserves compared to Nazi camps Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 17 May 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 295 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Ms Heather Goodall, Macquarie University lecturer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Macquarie University lecturer likened the Aboriginal reserves of the 1930s and 40s to Nazi concentration camps. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous history/archeology, Living conditions, Stolen generations

Title: Aboriginal housing 'breeds disease' Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 25 May 1988 Writer(s): Hudson, Lisa News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report on the health of 2000 Aborigines in Central Australia has revealed that overcrowded housing and unsanitary living conditions are causing high levels of disease. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Black health "world's worst" Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 25 May 1988 Writer(s): AAPGROUP News genre: News Page number: 31 Word length: 250 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Health Targets and Implementation (Health for all) Committee Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Health Targets and Implementation Committee released a report to health ministers showing that White Australians had the world's third longest life expectancy, but Aboriginal health appeared to be worse than

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that of any other population group. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, International, Living conditions

Title: Bureaucracy hinders battle against prejudice Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 27 May 1988 Writer(s): White, Peter News genre: Invited column Page number: 19 Word length: 917 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Dr Paolo Totaro, Chairman of the Ethnic Affairs Commission. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW Anti-Discrimination Board admitted that it had achieved little through either the state or federal racial discrimination laws, particularly health and employment opportunities for minorities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism

Title: Things are looking up at Toomelah Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 13 June 1988 Writer(s): Jamieson, Anne News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Local government, Publication First spokesperson: Michael O'Riley, clerk, Moree Plains Shire Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The 500 Aboriginal residents of Toomelah village on the NSW-Queensland border can look forward to better living conditions following the release of a report by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Riot study faults Aboriginal funds use Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 13 June 1988 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 379 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Irene Moss, Race Discrimination Commissioner Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: The Race Discrimination Commission accused local authorities of claiming grants for Aborigines and then failing to provide them with water, sewers and roads. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: Government dashes $11M black housing plan Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 14 June 1988 Writer(s): Williams, Graham News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 458 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council First spokesperson: Mick Duncan, chairman for the Toomelah Land Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims Greiner Government shocked the black community by halting a program to rehouse 1000 Aborigines living in overcrowded, Third World- type slums in NSW. Keywords: Federal politics, Living conditions, State politics, Treaty

Title: Buck-passing left Toomelah with no water, roads or sewerage Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 15 June 1988 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 952 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Excerpts from report by Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission found that Federal government mismanagement was the direct cause of Third World living conditions at the Toomelah Aboriginal Mission. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous communication policy & funding, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Schools

Title: More Toomelahs 'will be exposed' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): Maurer, Tracy News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Publication First spokesperson: Justice Einfeld, president, Human Rights Commission

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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Human Rights Commission issued a strong warning to the Australian Government that it would systematically expose the appalling conditions of Aboriginal communities throughout the country during the remainder of the Bicentenary. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Actions louder than words: locals Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Human Rights Commission, Publication First spokesperson: Mrs Julie Whitton, community member, Toomelah Second spokesperson: Mrs Ada Jarrett, community member, Toomelah Synopsis: The Aborigines of Toomelah welcomed the findings of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission report but remained unconvinced that "white man's" words would translate into action. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Doomed by buck-passing Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): Maurer, Tracy News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Publication First spokesperson: Justice Einfeld, president, Human Rights Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: In his report on Toomelah, the Human Rights Commission president, Justice Einfeld, has admitted that much of the problem is doomed to be left unsolved. He pinpoints health as perhaps the most alarming aspect of a many-faceted problem. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Perkins praises report critical of his department Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 441 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Bureaucrat, Human Rights Commission, Politician

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First spokesperson: Charles Perkins, Secretary of the Federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The secretary of the Federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs acknowledged that his department was partly responsible for the appalling living conditions at Toomelah. Keywords: Federal politics, Living conditions

Title: Greiner sees Black 'test case' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): Aubin, Tracey & Dunn, Ross News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 529 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician First spokesperson: Premiere Greiner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW premier said that reports of third world living conditions in black communities were a 'very clear test case' for abolishing Aboriginal land rights policies in NSW. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

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Title: Poor fellow, my Toomelah Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 520 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Justice John Wooten Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses findings of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's report on the living conditions at the Toomelah Aboriginal Mission. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: Race probe: Qld stalling alleged Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Justice Einfeld, president, Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission Second spokesperson: Mr Littleproud, Queensland Education Minister Synopsis: Mr Justice Einfeld, president of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission, claimed that the Queensland Education Department had instructed teachers not to cooperate with the Toomelah racism inquiry. The Human Rights Commission report found that more than 20 per cent of children at the Toomelah settlement were suffering from recurrent chest infections and almost 50 per cent had chronic ear disease as a result of overcrowding, lack of water and poor sewage disposal. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Toomelah not a land rights problem, say Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 17 June 1988 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony & Roberts, Greg News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 355 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Tiga Bayles, NSW Aboriginal Lad Council chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW Aboriginal Land Council claimed that Premier Greiner used the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission report about living

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conditions in Toomelah to 'gain political mileage' to mislead the public about land rights. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Toomelah: It ill behooves the leader Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 24 June 1988 Writer(s): Coles, P News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 255 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: P. Coles, author of letter Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Mr Greiner's statement about Toomelah being 'proof of the failure of land rights policies in the State'. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions, Race & racism, State politics

Title: Self Condemnation? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 27 June 1988 Writer(s): Mathews, H V News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 215 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: H.V. Matthews Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Einfeld's criticism of the Government's handling of Toomelah mission. Keywords: Living conditions, State politics

Title: Targeted need Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 27 June 1988 Writer(s): Isaacs, Elizabeth News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 157 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Elizabeth Issacs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to allegations that the NSW Government and Great Lakes Shire Council neglected to provide water and sewerage systems to Toomelah. Keywords: Living conditions, State politics

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Title: Toomelah - A long term and close view Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 27 June 1988 Writer(s): Buchhorn, R J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 190 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: R.J. Buchhorn Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Greiner's statement about living conditions in Toomelah. Keywords: Indigenous politics, Living conditions, State politics

Title: Why child abuse laws are failing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 9 July 1988 Writer(s): Horin, Adele News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 1092 News Source: Academic, Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Jan Carter, Brotherhood of St Laurence director of social policy and research. Second spokesperson: Professor Tony Vinson, school of social work, University of New South Wales Synopsis: A new report on child abuse briefly mentioned Aboriginal child mortality rates. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: The taps are now turned on in 'third world' Toomelah Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 15 July 1988 Writer(s): Williams, Graham News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 450 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Carr, NSW opposition leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: NSW opposition leader Mr Carr described Toomelah as a "national disgrace" after visiting the Aboriginal settlement's flooded streets, and seeing the dilapidated condition of houses bursting at the seams. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Speakers gagged at nurses' seminar Publication: Courier-Mail

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Publication date: Monday, 18 July 1988 Writer(s): Hammond, Philip News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 400 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Comben, State Opposition health spokesman Second spokesperson: Mr Sherlock, the Liberal health spokesman Synopsis: Two Health Department employees were told that they were not allowed to speak at the Queensland Nurses Union seminar after they had travelled there at their own expense. Brief mention of tour of the Weipa South Aboriginal Community by Mr Comben, Queensland Opposition Health spokesman. Keywords: Living conditions, State politics

Title: Child prostitution: Chadwick acts Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 July 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Philip News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 553 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mrs Chadwick, Minister for Family and Community Services. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses child prostitution; mentions that an Aboriginal boy aged 13 was picked up at a known child prostitution hot spot. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Police, Violence

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Title: An indictment of Aboriginal policy Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 5 August 1988 Writer(s): Daes, Erica News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 524 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Erica Daes Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Australia was in violation of international human rights obligations. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous communication policy & funding, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous media, International, Living conditions, Police, Race & racism, Treaty, Women's health

Title: Aborigines: Australia's shame, says UN Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 5 August 1988 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 633 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Professor Erica Daes, Chairwoman of the UN's Working Group on Indigenous Populations Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The United Nations found that Aborigines lived in "poverty, misery and extreme frustration", while being denied self-determination and the social status enjoyed by most Australians. Keywords: Child health, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, International, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: UN report 'commends' Aboriginal initiatives Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 6 August 1988 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 436 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Professor Erica Daes, Chairwoman of the United Nations' Working Group on Indigenous Populations Synopsis: The Government defended itself against criticism from the United Nations, which reported that Aborigines live in "poverty, misery and extreme

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frustration". Keywords: Apology, Land rights, Living conditions, Race & racism, Treaty

Title: More funds for blacks, says Hawke Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 6 August 1988 Writer(s): Pekol, Suzanne News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 400 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Hawke, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Prime Minister, Mr Hawke, promised a significant increase in Aboriginal funding in the Budget. This follows the release of a United Nations report which found Aborigines were living in “poverty, misery, and extreme frustration.” Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, International, Living conditions

Title: Booze books anger blacks Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 8 August 1988 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 600 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Ron Jones, Indigenous man who has his bank book 'on account' Second spokesperson: Dermot Tiernan, Publican Synopsis: Discusses the practice of taking bank cards or books from customers buying alcohol on credit. The practice was continuing in Cherbourg even after publicans agreed to stop the practice. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions

Title: Comben plans human rights move over health of blacks. Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 11 August 1988 Writer(s): Morley, P News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 14 Word length: 100 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Comben, Queensland Opposition health spokesman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The state opposition health spokesman, Mr Comben, would take Aboriginal health care complains to the Human Rights Commission. During a visit to

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remote Aboriginal and Islander communities on Cape York and in the Torres Strait, Mr Comben found what he described as “Third World standards”. Keywords: International, Living conditions

Title: Police plea for action after WA Riot Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 August 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 305 News Source: Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Chief Superintendent Ron Kjellgren Second spokesperson: Mr Taylor, WA Police Minister Synopsis: Western Australian police said that welfare agencies should be doing more to combat the social problems of Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Police, Riot

Title: Big increase in the spending on Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 24 August 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 435 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Commonwealth spending on Aborigines would jump 23.6 per cent in 1988, with the announcement of a comprehensive new package of health, housing, education and employment initiatives. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Education funding, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health

Title: At a glance Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 24 August 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 533 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: The latest Budget provided about $49 million from 1988 to 1990 for improvements to housing and services for Aborigines. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: $126m bid to bring Aborigines out of ‘third world’ conditions. Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 24 August 1988 Writer(s): Hammond, Philip & Orr, John News genre: News Page number: 55 Word length: 500 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders would receive $126 million over the next two years to improve their health, housing, education and employment. The Priority Communities development strategy aimed to provide impoverished communities with basic services over the following two years. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Whites buying the bush foods Aborigines should eat Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 25 August 1988 Writer(s): Curtin, Jennie & Beale, Bob News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 678 News Source: Business, Other, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Kerin O'Dea, Melbourne University researcher Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the reasons for poor Aboriginal health, particularly diabetes, can be blamed largely on the switch European foods. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Why alcohol is killing Aurukun Publication: Australian Publication date: Sunday, 28 August 1988 Writer(s): Maurer, Tracy News genre: Feature Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic First spokesperson: Mrs Geraldine Kawangka, Aurukun community member Second spokesperson: David Martin, anthropologist, Australian National University

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Synopsis: Profile of drinking problem in Aurukun. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: AIDS joins alcohol on Palm Island Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 2 September 1988 Writer(s): Miller, Calvin News genre: Feature Page number: 7 Word length: 400 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Ricky Clay, Palm Island Council chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Five residents on Palm Island had been found AIDS positive after being tested by the Queensland Department of Health. However, alcohol was regarded as the longer-term tragedy of the island, and island leaders were worried about drunkenness leading to indiscriminate sex. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Services to blacks face chop in NSW Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 6 September 1988 Writer(s): AAPGROUP News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 300 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Greiner, NSW Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Government discussion paper touted the possibility of closing all Aboriginal Affairs arrangements in NSW, after a study found that although $1.2 billion had been ploughed into Aboriginal programs in NSW in the previous decade, the gap in living standards between Aboriginal and White people had widened during the same period. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, State politics

Title: When an Aboriginal grows old Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 8 September 1988 Writer(s): Brown, Malcolm News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 649 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Garry Scott, Consultant NSW Home Care Service and Aboriginal man Second spokesperson: Dr Bobby Sykes, PhD

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Synopsis: Discusses ageing issues for Aborigines. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Promise of Mabo lost in paradise Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 23 September 1988 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Sam Wallau, Mer council of elders Second spokesperson: Nicey Sambo, brother of Eddie Mabo Synopsis: A group, backed by Murray Island elders, declared an interim national government and said it would break away from the rest of Australia. Mentions living conditions on the island. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: New hope for frail Blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 October 1988 Writer(s): Curtin, Jennie News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 243 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Richard Staples, Minister for Housing and Aged Care Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses issues faced by elderly Aborigines in north-west NSW and options for aged care. Keywords: Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Libs back Aboriginal food vouchers plan Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 October 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 455 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Chris Miles, The Opposition spokesman on Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Opposition would support State Governments wanting to use food vouchers to partly replace dole payments to Aborigines, if it won the next election.

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Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: Man killed in croc attack Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 3 October 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Sergeant Neville Pulford Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The body of a man badly mutilated in a crocodile attack was found on the banks of the remote Cato River in the far north of Arnhem Land. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Black women "risk side-effects' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 20 October 1988 Writer(s): Gubby, R News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 200 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Mrs Robyrta Felton, president, Yuenmanda Community Women's Association Second spokesperson: Health Department spokesperson Synopsis: The Yuenmanda Community Women’s Association president, Mrs Robyrta Felton, claimed that Aboriginal women in the Gulf of Carpentaria were still being issued with a contraceptive drug linked with a range of serious side effects. Keywords: Federal department of health, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Manganese madness Publication: Australian Publication date: Sunday, 23 October 1988 Writer(s): Bremner, Ben News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Professor John Cawte, school of clinical psychiatry, Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney Second spokesperson: Dr Mark Florence, head, centre for advanced analytical chemistry, CSIRO Synopsis: Aborigines living on top of the world's richest manganese deposit, on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria, are suffering from a rare neurological

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disorder - poisoned by the manganese that has earned Australia hundreds of millions export dollars. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: Young blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 8 November 1988 Writer(s): Jaun, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 19 Word length: 1174 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Aileen Plant, Public health researcher with Sydney University. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Research by Dr Aileen Plant points to Aboriginal babies being five times more likely to die before they reach their first birthday. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: For Aborigines, the bush is one big chemist's shop Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 10 November 1988 Writer(s): Stapleton, John News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 253 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Andy Barr, Northern Territory Health Department pharmacist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Andy Barr, a pharmacist with the Northern Territory Health Department, released a book, Traditional Bush Medicines, outlining what he had learnt from Aboriginal people's use of native plants to make medicines. He also found that traditional Aboriginal medicines were useless against European diseases. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health

Title: Where you live can make you sick Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 11 November 1988 Writer(s): Visontay, Michael News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 1419 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Peter Curson, a medical geographer Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: A study by Professor Peter Curson, a medical geographer, has found that Aborigines had higher death rates in a number of areas. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Water crisis may force evacuation Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 12 November 1988 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 300 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Doomadgee Aboriginal Community Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The 1200 residents of Doomadgee faced evacuation because of a water- supply crisis. Residents were allowed only 4 half-hours of water a day and feared a threat to health from clogged toilets. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Vanishing water on sacred site Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 16 November 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 300 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Publication First spokesperson: Clive Cairns, Doomadgee Aboriginal Council Council member Second spokesperson: David Douglas, Doomadgee Council shire clerk Synopsis: The Doomadgee Aboriginal Community Council said 1200 residents at the township were on strict water rations because the pumping station drawing supplies from the Nicholson River had broken down. Doomadgee Aboriginal Community Council member Clive Cairns said a health crisis created by the water shortage could force an evacuation. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal infant deaths are double national rate Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 17 November 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 238 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Australian Bureau of Statistic report on Aboriginal Child Survival.

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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A paper released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics claimed that Aboriginal mortality was a "vastly disproportionate" component of all child deaths. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Say that again? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 17 November 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 30 Word length: 102 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: ABS report. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Bureau of Statistics released a paper, Aboriginal Child Survival, comparing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers. It found that virtually all of the difference between the incidence of child loss in the two populations was due to the higher number of children borne by Aboriginal mothers at young ages. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Scientists clear manganese: BHP Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 22 November 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News Page number: 23 Word length: 200 News Source: Other, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Robert Hart Second spokesperson: Mr John Parkin, Union health officer Synopsis: BHP said that health experts found no evidence of manganese poisoning from Groote Eylandt mining operations. Brief mention that a union health officer, Mr John Parkin, said that a BHP-Northern Territory Government study last year found indications of brain damage among local Aborigines, but could not prove manganese was the cause. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Poisoning denied Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 22 November 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 14

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Word length: 229 News Source: Business First spokesperson: Professor John Mathews Second spokesperson: Professor George Singer Synopsis: BHP claimed health experts had found no evidence that mining operations at Groote Eylandt resulted in increased cases of manganese poisoning. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: Poison finding attacked Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 23 November 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News Page number: 47 Word length: 200 News Source: Business, Other First spokesperson: Dr Robert Art, occupation and environmental health director, BHP Second spokesperson: Dr Yossi Berger, occupational health and safety research officer, ACTU Synopsis: Unions accused BHP of attempting to pre-empt the findings of a study to be carried out into the effects of manganese on Groote Eylandt workers. Brief mention that the manganese may have been harmful to Aboriginal residents and mine employees. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Health risk as Doomadgee's water dries up Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 23 November 1988 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 300 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Unnamed doctor Second spokesperson: Cr Clive Cairns, deputy chairman, Doomadgee Community Council Synopsis: Medical authorities warned of an impending public health emergency in the drought-stricken north Queensland community of Doomadgee, where the water supply was restricted to six hours a day. The town’s government medical officer said that an evacuation of the 1200 residents might be necessary if the dwindling water supply was not replenished soon. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Aussies get glowing bill of health; but not Blacks Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 24 November 1988 Writer(s): Quinn, Sue News genre: News

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Page number: 21 Word length: 200 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Australian Institute of Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Australian institute of Health report said that Australians were healthier than ever and living longer, with female life expectancy increasing from 51 to 79 during the century to 1986 and males from 46 to 73. Brief mention that Aborigines were the least healthy group in Australia, with death rates ranging from two to four times the national average. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Brewarrina first on priority plan Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 24 November 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 181 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal and NSW governments announced that they would spend a total of $4 million over the next two years to improve living conditions of Aborigines in the western NSW town of Brewarrina. Services such as housing, sewerage and water were top of the list of improvements. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State politics

Title: Maralinga workers sue govt over alleged negligence Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 25 November 1988 Writer(s): Chamberlin, Paul News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 247 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Briefly mentions the McClelland Royal Commission of 1985 that found that up to 15,000 Aboriginals, graziers, construction workers and Commonwealth employees exposed to radiation might be eligible for compensation. Keywords: Disease, Federal department of health, Living conditions

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Title: Murder charges Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 29 November 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: 45 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Queensland truck driver was charged with murdering two Aboriginal men. Police said that the victims were killed by shotgun blasts. Keywords: Living conditions, Race & racism, Violence

Title: Doomadgee dry in 16 days - MP Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 2 December 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Beard, Liberal member for Mount Isa Second spokesperson: Mr Katter, Community Services Minister Synopsis: The Liberal member for Mount Isa, Mr Beard, said that the water supply for the Aboriginal community of Doomadgee would last only 16 days. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Govt grant aids water supply Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 3 December 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Spokesman for Mr Katter, Community Services Minister Synopsis: The Federal Government gave the Aboriginal community of Doomadgee an emergency grant of $560,000 to alleviate its water supply crisis. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Doomadgee drying up but residents plan to stay Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 6 December 1988

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Writer(s): Ross, David News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Clarence Walden, vice-chairman, Doomadgee Aboriginal Council Second spokesperson: Unnamed hospital staff member Synopsis: Discusses Doomadgee's dwindling water supply. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Einfeld outburst over cash for blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 16 December 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 305 News Source: Human Rights Commission, Politician First spokesperson: Justice Marcus Einfeld Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Justice Marcus Einfeld, president of the Human Rights Commission, remarked that he was yet to meet an Aboriginal who has benefited from the $700 million annually poured into Aboriginal Affairs. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: Blacks' take-away alcohol stays Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 23 December 1988 Writer(s): Cooke, Karen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 218 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Chief Justice Asche. Second spokesperson: Mr Colin McDonald Synopsis: The Supreme Court of Northern Territory rejected a claim from Central Australian Aborigines, saying that the groups failed to prove that the unrestricted sale of alcohol was a direct cause of disruption and violence in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Living conditions, Violence

Title: North has Christmas drink - of water Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 28 December 1988 Writer(s): Whittaker, Paul

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News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 500 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Nurse at the Doomadgee Hospital Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Rain in the remote town of Doomadgee ended the threat of evacuation of the community. The town residents had been on strict water restrictions for six months, with the water only turned on for a few hours a day. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: NT cattlemen halt Aboriginal bid for 'a little bit of country' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 28 December 1988 Writer(s): Cooke, Karen News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 607 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Human Rights Commission, Other, Police/Court First spokesperson: Justice Marcus Einfeld Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Human Rights Commission was compiling a report on the living conditions at an Aboriginal community on Brunette Downs cattle stations in the Northern Territory following claims that Aborigines were forced to live in squalor. Keywords: Courts, Disease, Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism

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Title: Black 'nomads' blame council Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 12 January 1989 Writer(s): Byrne, Nicki News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 300 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Mr Toffee Wharton, Aboriginal spokesman Second spokesperson: Mr Bill La Haye, Moree Shire Council health inspector Synopsis: A group of Aborigines in northern New South Wales said it was denied the right to buy land and was continually evicted from camp sites. About 200 Aborigines from Boomi, north of Moree, said that although most were employed and did not cause any trouble they were victims of Moree Shire Council's “racist attitudes”. While the land that they were staying on currently was not owned by the council, Mr Bill La Haye, the Health

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inspector of Moree Shire Council, said that they were served notices for contravening the Health Act. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Eviction threat faces camps of shame Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 12 January 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1159 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Local government, Non- Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Toffee Wharton, spokesperson for Boomi residents Second spokesperson: Roger Stanton, acting regional coordinator, Aboriginal Health Unit Synopsis: Discusses the eviction of Aboriginal fringe camps at Boomi by the Moree Plains Council, living conditions in the camps, and lack of medical services. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Inquiry promised on black shanties Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 13 January 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony & Lagan, Bernard News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 661 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Murray, Deputy Premier, NSW Second spokesperson: Mr Schipp, NSW Minister for Housing Synopsis: The Moree Plains Shire Council was reportedly planning to evict Aborigines camping at Boomi. Overview of living conditions at the camps. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: National shame Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 17 January 1989 Writer(s): Ansiewicz, Cheryl News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 144 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Cheryl Crescent Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses living conditions in the Indigenous community at Boomi. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Uranium mine attacked over water-release plan Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 20 January 1989 Writer(s): Cooke, Karen News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 472 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Bureaucrat, Business First spokesperson: Dr Glen Riley, Office of the Supervising Scientist, Jabiru Second spokesperson: Bob Fry, Supervising Scientist Synopsis: Claims that radioactive rock was wrongly dumped on a 'safe' waste rock dump in the Kakadu National Park. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal program seeks to end sad legacy Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 7 February 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 632 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Allan Murray Second spokesperson: Mrs Chadwick, NSW Minister for Family and Community Services Synopsis: Commencement of the Aboriginal Community Fostering Education Program. Keywords: Indigenous history/archeology, Living conditions

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Title: Black children take first step out of no man’s land Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 7 February 1989 Writer(s): Reiss, Marie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 325 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mrs Chadwick, NSW Family and Community Services Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: NSW department of Families and Community Services launched Australia’s first scheme to address the problems which have led to a disproportionate number of Aborigines ending up in institutions. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Children 'denied the right to life' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 23 February 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony & Chater, Jenny News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 921 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Brian Burdekin, Human Rights Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses homeless children; mentions that Indigenous children were grossly over-represented in substitute-care facilities Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Bradbury's wearied revolution Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 23 February 1989 Writer(s): Hole, Jacquelyn News genre: Arts review Page number: 12 Word length: 485 News Source: Film/TV First spokesperson: David Bradbury, film-maker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Review of a documentary film about an Indigenous man who was charged with the drunken murder of his de facto wife. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: The realty of white on black Publication: Sydney Morning Herald

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Publication date: Friday, 24 February 1989 Writer(s): Colbert, Mary News genre: Arts review Page number: 3 Word length: 677 News Source: Film/TV First spokesperson: David Bradbury, film-maker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Review of a film about an Indigenous man from the Queensland reserve of Weipa South who killed his girlfriend. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: In tropical Cairns, many are left in the cold Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 25 February 1989 Writer(s): Roberts, Greg News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: 1801 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Ms Lyn Muller, coordinator of a voluntary housing association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of development in Cairns; mentions homeless Indigenous people in the area. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Bradbury mines a shocking state Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 2 March 1989 Writer(s): Stratton, David News genre: Arts review Page number: 16 Word length: 313 News Source: Film/TV First spokesperson: David Bradbury, director, State of Shock Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Review of a film, State of Shock, about an Indigenous man who killed his girlfriend. Keywords: Living conditions, Violence

Title: Settlement 'should have rates lifted' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 17 March 1989 Writer(s): Gagliardi, J News genre: News

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Page number: 23 Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Publication First spokesperson: Justice Marcus Einfeld, president, Human Rights Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Toomelah Review, compiled by the Human Rights Commission, claimed that the Toomelah Aboriginal settlement should be exempt from rates because the local shire council refused to provide services to dwellings. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Alcohol tax may fund Aboriginal health Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 23 March 1989 Writer(s): Allender, Jackie News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 320 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Gerry Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A national strategy for Aboriginal health includes a recommendation to use alcohol taxes to fund Aboriginal health programs. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Aboriginal health calamity claimed Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 23 March 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 170 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report claimed that Aboriginal health was a national calamity. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled Title: Toomelah review seeks more help Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 11 April 1989 Writer(s): Lagan, Bernard News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 542 News Source: Publication

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First spokesperson: Human Rights Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A review conducted by the Human Rights Commission found that Indigenous Australians in the northern NSW township of Toomelah were living in unhealthy, unsafe, second-class conditions. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Man drank to forget insults Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 12 April 1989 Writer(s): Gregory, Denis News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 375 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Alexander Christian Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Indigenous man was charged and tried with causing damage to the Royal Hotel at Blayney, NSW. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Living conditions, Race & racism, Violence

Title: Alex's slippery downfall with alcohol Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 15 April 1989 Writer(s): Gregory, Denis News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 604 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Mrs June Christian Second spokesperson: Bill Allen, field officer, Aboriginal Legal Service at Cowra Synopsis: An Indigenous man took out a damages claim against the Federal Government, the Bond and Carlton brewing groups and Lindeman and Penfolds in relation to his alcohol addiction. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Living conditions Title: Squalor factor in Aboriginal malnutrition Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 24 April 1989 Writer(s): Warren, Matthewe News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Donald Cheek Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study by the University of Adelaide and CSIRO's Division of Human

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Nutrition has found serious malnutrition is causing retarded growth, slowed sexual maturing and infections among Aboriginal children from the Yalata settlement in the west of South Australia. However, the cause of the malnutrition may not be poor diet, but repeated bowel and stomach infections produced by squalid conditions in the settlement. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions

Title: Murray attacks Einfeld over Aboriginal inquiry Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 24 April 1989 Writer(s): Roberts, Greg News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 423 News Source: Human Rights Commission, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Wal Murray, NSW Deputy Premier Second spokesperson: Peter Bashford, publican, Wobbly Boot Hotel, Boggabilla Synopsis: Criticism of Justice Einfeld's investigation of Indigenous living conditions at Toomelah. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Black and homeless Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 1 May 1989 Writer(s): Koerner, J & Fletcher, S News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 201 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: J Koerner, Gunyah Womens' Housing Second spokesperson: S Fletcher, Gunyah Womens' Housing Synopsis: Argues for need for housing for Indigenous Australian women. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Brunette Downs: a showpiece property for whites, a squalid camp for Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 5 May 1989 Writer(s): Hoy, Anthony News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Business First spokesperson: Michael Neade, assistant teacher, Brunette Downs Aboriginal school Second spokesperson: Peter Farlow, stockman, Brunette Downs Synopsis: Overview of living conditions for Aboriginals at Brunette Downs station.

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Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Stunted growth Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 5 May 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 7 Word length: 30 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A major study found malnutrition stunted growth among Indigenous Australian children at the Yatala settlement in South Australia Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions

Title: Secure land for blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 9 May 1989 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita & Fray, Peter News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 407 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Rick Farley, executive director, National Farmers' Federation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Commonwealth was to be given the power to compulsorily acquire NT land from pastoralists and hand it over to Indigenous Australians to live on. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: City problems investigated Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 11 May 1989 Writer(s): Fulton, Adam News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 7 Word length: 129 News Source: Local government First spokesperson: Alderman Vic Smith, Mayor, South Sydney Second spokesperson: Synopsis: South Sydney Council appointed an Aboriginal advisory committee to report on was the council could ease problems facing Indigenous Australians in the inner city. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

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Title: Land rights move on cattle station squalor Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 16 May 1989 Writer(s): Hoy, Anthony News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Federal Cabinet will consider amendments to the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in order to end a stalemate with the Territory government and the Cattlemen's Association over excisions of Aboriginal living areas on leasehold cattle stations. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Eye specialist warns on sun peril Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 1989 Writer(s): Dewsbury, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 530 News Source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Professor Fred Hollows, chairman, ophthalmology department, Prince of Wales Hospital Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that there is a need for Australians to protect their eyes against sun damage; mentions high rates of cataracts among Indigenous Australians, partly due to health problems such as diabetes and alcoholism and lack of shade protection. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Improving conditions for NSW Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 1989 Writer(s): Greiner, Nick News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 312 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Nick Greiner, NSW Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to criticism of NSW Government's green paper, 'New directions in Aboriginal Affairs' Keywords: Living conditions, State politics

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Title: A black legacy from pastoral stand-off Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 1989 Writer(s): Hoy, Anthony News genre: Feature Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Mr Chris Harris, co-ordinator, Jurnkurakurr Aboriginal Resource Centre Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Describes living conditions in pastoral Aboriginal outstations, explains the history of the issue and attributes blame to "grasping pastoralists" and Aboriginal land councils "hellbent on playing politics at the expense of the living conditions of their constituents". Keywords: Disease, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Shocking case Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 19 May 1989 Writer(s): Hand, Gerry News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Gerry Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Describes the living conditions of Brunette Downs Aboriginal stockmen and their families. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Aborigines treated savagely by company, NT court told Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 480 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Justice Nader, Northern Territory Supreme Court Second spokesperson: Mrs Ivy Kulngari Synopsis: A NT Supreme Court judge described the treatment of Indigenous Australians by a company owned by the cattle baron, Mr Peter Sherwin, as 'extraordinary and savage'. Keywords: Courts, Land rights, Living conditions

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Title: Land fill is deadly: Senator Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 1989 Writer(s): AAPAUSNews News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 12 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Senator Baume, Liberal Party, NSW Second spokesperson: Senator Robert Ray, Federal Ethnic Affairs Minister Synopsis: The Senate was told that a northern New South Wales Aboriginal community was living on land partly filled with deadly white asbestos. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

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Title: A touch of Calcutta here in Australia Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 30 May 1989 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: Word length: News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Comment on living conditions of Aboriginals on outback cattle stations. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Mining wrecks Aboriginal society, says Hand Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 19 June 1989 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 293 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs accused mining communities of continuing to 'destroy the fabric' of Indigenous society in many places throughout Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: Fire deaths linked with sniffing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 22 June 1989 Writer(s): Hughes, Peter News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 221 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Alwyn McKenzie, trainee community advisor Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Petrol sniffing could have led to the death of six people, including four children, in a house fire at an Indigenous Australian settlement near Port Augusta. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions Title: Plea to UN over 'humpy housing' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 23 June 1989 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart

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News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report by the Jurnkurakurr Aboriginal Resource Centre sent to the United Nations claims that living conditions for Aboriginal people on outstations in the Northern Territory compare with the worst conditions found anywhere in the world. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Dept delays sewers for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 July 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 534 News Source: Bureaucrat, Business First spokesperson: Ian Combridge, health surveyor, Orana & Far West Region Second spokesperson: Bob Taylor, director, Orana & Far West Region Synopsis: The NSW Department of Health delayed the installation of a sewerage system at a Walgett Aboriginal community for more than a year because of its view that Aborigines do not pay electricity bills. Keywords: Federal department of health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: UK 'greatly underestimated' Maralinga contamination risk Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 6 July 1989 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News Page number: 15 Word length: 400 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Robert Cockburn, Sydney-based correspondent, UK Times Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that a report suggesting that the contamination from nuclear bomb tests spread far beyond the official test range in South Australia was being withheld from the printers. Brief mention of the contamination of the Aboriginal Tjarutja Tribal lands. Keywords: International, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Black health officer warns of state-wide AIDS threat on African scale Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 1989

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Writer(s): Hammond, Philip News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 600 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Ms Barbara Keys, Aboriginal AIDS education officer, State Health Department Second spokesperson: Mr Gibbs, Queensland Health Minister Synopsis: Discussion of AIDS epidemic sweeping Africa and possible impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: UN told of our Third World life Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 31 July 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 504 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Jurnkurakurr Aboriginal Resource Centre Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A United Nations report accused The Federal and Northern Territory governments of creating Third World living conditions in more than a dozen Indigenous Australian outstations in the NT. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: 16,000 families homeless Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 3 August 1989 Writer(s): Taylor, Lenore News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Peter Staples, Minister for Housing and Aged Care Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An annual survey of Aboriginal housing needs has found that 16,000 Aboriginal families are homeless or living in overcrowded conditions. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Meningitis in Aboriginal children 'due to overcrowding' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 7 August 1989 Writer(s): Allender, Jackie News genre: News

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Page number: Word length: News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Jeffrey Hanna, Alice Springs Communicable Diseases Control Centre Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study of bacterial meningitis in the Northern Territory has laid the blame for the high incidence of the disease in Aboriginal children on their overcrowded living conditions. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions

Title: Funds set for blacks, Islanders Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 16 August 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 40 Word length: 300 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Communities would receive special funding for major infrastructure programs. The Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Mr Hand, said communities which lacked essential services including water, sewerage, housing, electricity and roads, would be targeted with a $23 million special allocation. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Compromise likely on Aboriginal living areas Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 22 August 1989 Writer(s): Taylor, Lenore News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Federal Cabinet is likely to agree to a compromise in its dispute with the Northern Territory Goverment over excisions of Aboriginal living areas on pastoral leases. Mentions Aboriginal living conditions on Brunette Downs. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Homeless Aborigines suffer for their art Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 August 1989 Writer(s): Morrison, James

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News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Miss Judy Gundy, Aboriginal squatter Second spokesperson: Mrs Ellen Roberts, Aboriginal squatter Synopsis: The Aboriginal Development Commission wants to remove squatters from a former mortuary in Redfern, so the building can be turned into a theatre for Aboriginal performing arts. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Future of Redfern squatters in doubt Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 24 August 1989 Writer(s): Cramb, Alex News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 365 News Source: Bureaucrat, Local government, Other First spokesperson: David Maher, Department of Housing Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The future of about 30 destitute indigenous people living in Redfern's "Black Theatre" was uncertain as officials argued over their relocation. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Toomelah - two years after the public tears Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 11 September 1989 Writer(s): Totaro, Paola News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 610 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Schipp, NSW Minister for Housing Second spokesperson: Isabel Armstrong, Toomelah resident Synopsis: Two years after the conditions in the Toomelah Aboriginal reserve were brought to national attention, conditions had improved, but more still needed to be done. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Blacks' hospital deaths to be probed Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 4 October 1989 Writer(s): Rowett, L News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 300 News Source: Human Rights Commission, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Commissioner Irene Moss, of the Human Rights Commission Second spokesperson: Mr Jm Evans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service administrator Synopsis: The Human Rights Commission would investigate allegations that deaths have been caused by inadequate medical treatment in far north Queensland hospitals, following complaints from Aboriginal communities about shoddy, racist treatment at Cooktown, Wujal Wujal and Hopevale hospitals and clinics. Keywords: Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - mainstream, Race & racism

Title: Qld govt tries to block inquiry into black health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 30 October 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 239 News Source: Bureaucrat, Human Rights Commission, Politician First spokesperson: Spokesman for Queensland Attorney General Second spokesperson: George Villaflor, Aboriginal Health Worker Synopsis: The Queensland Government launched a legal challenge in the Federal Court to block an inquiry by the Human Rights Commission into the deaths of two Aborigines and allegations of medical neglect in three Aboriginal

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communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics

Title: Holiday horrors Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 1 December 1989 Writer(s): Lumby, Catharine & O'Neill Helen News genre: Feature Page number: 15 Word length: 444 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of an Aboriginal couple, with particular reference to their lifestyle. Keywords: Indigenous history/archeology, Living conditions

Title: Condoman gets the word across Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 6 December 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 32 Word length: 182 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aids education in North Queensland launched a new comic strip hero, Condoman. Dressed in the Aboriginal colours of yellow, red and black, the Rubber Who Walks was designed to spread the message of the need for safe sex practices in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Camp dogs a risk to Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 13 December 1989 Writer(s): Roberts, Greg News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 461 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Dr Jack Shield, Chief veterinary officer, Department of Primary Industries Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that dogs played an important role in Aboriginal culture but medical experts believed that camp dogs were in part responsible for the health

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standards of Aboriginal communities which continued to be a source of shame to Australia. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: 1988 let's navel gaze 1989 upheaval across eastern Europe Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 December 1989 Writer(s): O'Brien, Geraldine News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 1622 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Gerry Hand, Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of 1988; mentions UN accusations that Australia had breached human rights in relation to its treatment of Aborigines. Keywords: Bicentennial, International, Living conditions

1994

Title: Bust town closes to end violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 4 January 1994 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 654 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Local government, Police/Court First spokesperson: Bill Gavin, assistant police commissioner Second spokesperson: Marie Wilson, Chairwoman of the local Barkandji Land Council Synopsis: Businesses in the far western NSW town of Wilcannia will close in protest against the violence and vandalism as residents attempt to address the crisis gripping the community at a town meeting organised by the Western Aboriginal Legal Service. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Police, Violence

Title: Challenges ahead for Wilannia Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 5 January 1994 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: 450 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Western Aboriginal Legal Service

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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that elements common to parts of rural Australia – the black- white divide, high unemployment, alcohol and the late night riot – appear to have driven Wilcannia almost over the edge. Keywords: Living conditions, Violence

Title: Two races talk as Wilcannia takes a long, hard look at itself Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 5 January 1994 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 875 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Local government, Police/Court First spokesperson: Eileen Williams, supervisor at the local youth drop-in centre. Second spokesperson: Robert King, Mayor Synopsis: One-third of Wilcannia’s population resolved to work together to generate more jobs for Aborigines, push for legal aid office, and seek government to help fight alcoholism and racism. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Mean streets of Wilcannia Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 January 1994 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: Editorial Page number: 20 Word length: 1258 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Local government First spokesperson: Robert King, Mayor Second spokesperson: Murray McClure, Grazier and former mayor. Synopsis: Commentary on Wilcannia, the town that has been shut down so that the community can deal with the problems of alcoholism, violence and racism. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Police, Violence

Title: The oppression we ignore Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 January 1994 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: Editorial Page number: 2 Word length: 600 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Mick Palmer, Northern Territory police commissioner speaking at the Violence against Aboriginal Women seminar

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Second spokesperson: John Mathews, Professor at Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin Synopsis: Claims that white and black intellectuals have drawn a veil of silence over many aspects of Aboriginal culture, such as domestic violence and malnutrition. Refers to census data that reveals that Indigenous people in Western Australia are more likely to be unemployed, abuse alcohol, and have a higher mortality rate. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Richardson targets Aboriginal Health Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 21 January 1994 Writer(s): Tingle, Laura News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1582 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: Senator Richardson, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Sol Bellear, acting chairman of ATSIC Synopsis: The federal Minister for Health Senator Richardson has signalled that he wants to make Aboriginal health the main target of the Mabo social justice package to be negotiated in the next few months. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Richardson 'must target housing' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 22 January 1994 Writer(s): Nason, David & Sexton, Jennifer News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 500 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hatton, Northern Territory Minister for Aboriginal Development. Second spokesperson: Senator Richardson, Minister for Health Synopsis: The Northern Territory Minister for Aboriginal Development, Mr Hatton, has said that if the Federal Minister for Health, Senator Richardson, was serious about addressing the appalling conditions he saw during his visit to the Katherine region, he should treble funding for Aboriginal housing in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Living conditions, State department of health

Title: Richardson taps into blacks' water problem Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 4 February 1994 Writer(s): Nason, David

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News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 651 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Senator Richardson, Minister of Health Second spokesperson: Jim Forscutt, mayor, Katherine Synopsis: For the past five years the mainly itinerant Aborigines of the Wallaby Camp near Katherine in the Northern territory have drawn their water from a filthy billabong. After his visit to the Camp, Senator Richardson has asked the Mayor of Katherine to provide a tap so that this minor problem can be fixed. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: The high ground on black health Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 12 February 1994 Writer(s): Tingle, Laura News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 1050 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Graham Richardson, Federal Minister of Health Second spokesperson: Marae Ross, co-ordinator of hte Wuril wurlinjang medical service. Synopsis: Federal Health Minister, Senator Graham Richardson, has visited remote Indigenous communities in central and northern Australia: ‘Richo this time seems to be on a mission, and one which he has gradually realised will require a long-term commitment.’ Keywords: Federal department of health, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health

Title: Richo champions black health Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 12 February 1994 Writer(s): Tingle, Laura News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 752 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Senator Graham Richardson, federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Dorothy Hall, resident, Wallaby camp outside Katherine Synopsis: Senator Graham Richardson is focusing on Aboriginal health following his visit to Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, particularly on the supply of basic ‘environmental’ health factors such as running water, toilets and other living conditions. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Remember those jobs? Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 18 February 1994 Writer(s): Asten, Michael News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 265 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Senator Richardson Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Senator Richardson has changed his views dramatically on Indigenous affairs, and that his prohibition of the mining in the Kakadu conservation may have affected the living conditions of those that he is now trying to improve. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Clinton's new man sees squalor Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 23 February 1994 Writer(s): Wright, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 339 News Source: Other, Politician First spokesperson: Craig Smith, senior adviser to the US President Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A senior adviser to the US President, Mr Bill Clinton, agreed that many Australian Aborigines lived in Third World conditions, but said he had seen black Americans in similar circumstances. Mr Craig Smith, who would soon become Mr Clinton's personnel director at the White House, said he visited several Aboriginal communities in northern Australia. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Walk form Katherine to Armidale Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 February 1994 Writer(s): News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 425 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Senator Richardson, Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Indigenous people visited by Senator Richardson near Katherine need to do more to fix their own living conditions. Suggests they are lazy and states “for the price of a carton of beer they could buy

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five bags of cement and with small effort, gather sand and gravel and lay a 6sq m path.” Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism

Title: Clinton adviser to recommend presidential visit this year. Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 February 1994 Writer(s): Steward, Cameron News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 651 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Craig Smith, political adviser and personal friend of President Clinton Second spokesperson: Senator Richardson, Minister for Health Synopsis: Craig Smith, a visiting political advisor to President Clinton, has said that he would recommend Clinton to visit Australia. He also visited some Aboriginal communities and agreed that the conditions on some rural Aboriginal communities were reminiscent of the Third World. “But I come from a very poor rural State, so I may not have been as shocked as others”. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, International, Living conditions

Title: Black health a disgrace - AMA Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 February 1994 Writer(s): Humphries, David News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 400 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, federal president of the Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Dr Brendan Nelson, president of the Australian Medical Association, said doctors must reorder their thinking and priorities away from material gain and lead a nationally coordinated assault on the appalling inequities in Aboriginal health. The AMA announced it would convene a summit on Aboriginal health for March 1994. Keywords: Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Talk, Talk Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 9 March 1994 Writer(s):

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News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 87 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: AMA President Second spokesperson: Senator Richardson Synopsis: Argues that talk about ‘health improvements’ and expressions of shock and concern from AMA President or Senator Richardson don’t make any difference, and that the Australian is misleading by talking about ‘health improvements’ and ‘reform’ when there has been no actual plan implemented. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Black violence linked to pay day Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 11 March 1994 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 415 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Greg Early, Assistant police commissioner. Second spokesperson: Sam Watson, Aboriginal Legal Services for Brisbane Synopsis: Queensland police have linked outbreaks of mob violence in Brisbane and the northern centre of Mareeba to the payment of social security to Aborigines. Mr Early said the police had been on alert in Fortitude Valley because it was an ‘unfortunate fact’ there was trouble every second Wednesday – social security pay day. Keywords: Living conditions, Police, Violence

Title: Feds may intervene on black health Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 11 March 1994 Writer(s): McLean, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 536 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Lois O'Donoghue, chairwoman, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Synopsis: The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Mr Tickner, said radical changes were needed to break a deadlock where state and local governments had failed to deliver basic services such as water, sewerage, roads and housing. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Living

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conditions, State department of health, State politics

Title: Tickner rejects levy to aid blacks Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 19 March 1994 Writer(s): Nason, David News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 402 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Mr Tickner, has rejected an increase in the Medicare levy to provide more funds for Aboriginal health, proposing instead across-the-board Federal Government interventions to lift Aborigines from the squalor of their Third World living conditions. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Cabinet must deliver on promise in spirit at least Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 27 April 1994 Writer(s): Taylor, Lenore News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 500 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Graham Richardson, former Federal Minister of Health. Second spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, new Health Minister Synopsis: Comments that the Cabinet decision to cut the ambitious $800 million Aboriginal health plan might have had well-founded reasons but they should also have been aware that Aboriginal Australia had been strongly led to believe the budget would contain a commitment of that magnitude. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: When life is 17 years shorter Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 April 1994 Writer(s): Catalano, Anita News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 400 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: Adult Aboriginal people died at a younger age than the rest of the Australian population and so did their babies. They developed a higher rate of health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and sexually transmitted diseases. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Apartheid and the wizards of Oz Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 April 1994 Writer(s): Wright, Tony News genre: Editorial Page number: 13 Word length: 1231 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Comparison of treatment of Australian Aboriginals, particularly their health standards and living conditions, with those of black South Africa. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Taps for blacks a waste: Fischer Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 April 1994 Writer(s): Chamberlin, Paul News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 243 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV First spokesperson: Mr Fischer, Leader, National Party Second spokesperson: Charles Perkins, Aboriginal leader Synopsis: Mr Fischer, Leader of the National Party, said that it was no use providing fresh tap-water to Aboriginal communities because the pumphouses and filtration tanks would be destroyed by Aboriginal children. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Court vows to improve welfare of 42,000 blacks Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 April 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 415 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Court, WA premier Second spokesperson: Mike Daube, Chair of the Aboriginal social justice taskforce and state public servant

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Synopsis: The Western Australian government has announced it will introduce a program aimed at improving the status and welfare of Western Australia’s 42,000 Aborigines. The taskforce on aboriginal social justice has presented the premier with almost 300 recommendations, noting that there are substantial gaps between indigenous and non-indigenous on nearly every area for which social indicators were available. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health

Title: Nationals get down to electoral business Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 29 April 1994 Writer(s): Cook, Danielle News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 464 News Source: Conference/Meeting, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Fischer, Federal Leader, National Party Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of the National Party, including attempt to smooth relations with Aborigines following by comments made by Tim Fischer that there was no point providing Aboriginal communities with fresh water because of vandalism. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Shantytown that shames politicians, bureaucrats Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 April 1994 Writer(s): Verrender, Ian News genre: Feature Page number: 6 Word length: 675 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Vivienne LeBrocq, resident, New Burnt Bridge community Second spokesperson: Alan LeBrocq, chairman, New Burnt Bridge Aboriginal Corporation Synopsis: Overview of living conditions in New Burnt Bridge, a shanty town on the outskirts of Kempsey. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Fischer's attitude to Aborigines outdated Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 April 1994 Writer(s): Deakin-Bell, Donald News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 32 Word length: 375

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News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Donald Deakin-Bell, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the need for water in Aboriginal communities in rural areas of the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. Criticism of a statement by Tim Fischer that it would be useless to put taps in Aboriginal communities because of vandalism. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Medicare Levy untouched despite 3.7pc rise in outlay Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 May 1994 Writer(s): Dow, Steve News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 368 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Willis, Treasurer Second spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Minister for Health. Synopsis: The Medicare levy will remain at 1.4 per cent of taxable income despite almost $1 billion being allocated over four years for new and expanded health programs, including a boost to Aboriginal health, mental health, childhood immunisation and medical research. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions

Title: The urgent needs of Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 18 May 1994 Writer(s): Williams, Graham News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 341 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Torzillo, medical director, Nganampa Health Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Helath Ministers' discussion paper on the national policy said that the needs of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders required 'significantly more attention'. The policy draft provided for access to 'culturally appropriate' health services for Aborigines and non-English speaking migrants equal to that of the rest of the community. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Blacks made to go: witnesses Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 20 May 1994 Writer(s):

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News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Local government First spokesperson: John Meaney,spokesman, Tripartite Forum Second spokesperson: Kevin Byrne, Cairns Mayor Synopsis: Homeless Aborigines living on Cairns Esplanade said they watched as friends from the Lockhart River community were "rounded up like sheep" and forced to return home. Mentions lack of medical facilities in far north Queensland. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Scores of abuse complaints Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 20 May 1994 Writer(s): Maher, Sid News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Zrinka Johnston, Queensland anti-discrimination commissioner Second spokesperson: Sam Watson, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Legal Service Synopsis: The anti-discrimination commissioner had received scores of allegations of wide ranging human rights abuses of Aborigines in the Cairns district. Mentions claim that many of the Aboriginals bussed to Lockhart River were from high risk health categories and that medical services and staff in the community would be placed under greater pressure. Keywords: Living conditions, Race & racism

Title: One report that should not be watered down Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 31 May 1994 Writer(s): Chamberlin, Paul News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: 1159 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Irene Moss, Federal Race Discrimination Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Case studies from a report on the provision of water and sanitation to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Blacks tip bucket on water supplies Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 31 May 1994 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Earl Munro, resident, Tingha, NSW Second spokesperson: Ms Irene Moss, race discrimination commissioner Synopsis: Discussion about water supplies to Aborginal communities. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Race law 'hurts black sanitation' Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 31 May 1994 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Publication First spokesperson: Ms Irene Moss, race discrimination commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report to Federal Parliament says that the centrepiece of Australian human rights law - the Racial Discrimination Act - is partly responsible for the internationally embarrassing state of water and sanitation services in remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Call to protect blacks' rights Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 1 June 1994 Writer(s): Schloss, Glenn News genre: News Page number: 19 Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Politician First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Stephen Loosley, Chairman, parliamentary inquiry into Australian efforts to promote and protect human rights Synopsis: Aboriginal And Torres Strait Commissioner Mick Dodson told a parliamentary inquiry into Australia's efforts to promote and protect human rights that a revolution would erupt if most Australians had to live in the poor conditions of some Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Storms brew over funding for paradise Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 1 June 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Sgt Ned Mosby, community police officer, Yorke Island Second spokesperson: Mr DeLacy, Qld Queensland Synopsis: Profile of a police community officer on Yorke Island in Queensland's far north and details of Aboriginal support in Queensland Budget, including mention of funding to address health problems. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Black leader hits housing funding Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Sunday, 12 June 1994 Writer(s): Robertson, Ben News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: John Meaney, spokesman, Tripartite Forum Second spokesperson: Peter Opio, executive director, Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council Synopsis: A ministerial advisory group on Aboriginal health in the far north slammed the State Government for "falling short" on commitments to Aboriginal housing. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Blacks' plight 'not just about disease' Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 29 June 1994 Writer(s): McLean, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Dr John Donovan, editor, Australia's Health 1994 Synopsis: A landmark report has found that the mortality rate of Aboriginal babies is four times the national average, and claims the Aboriginal health crisis cannot be solved without addressing employment and housing issues. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: World church group comes to the rescue of Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 2 July 1994 Writer(s): Nason, David News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Church/welfare body, Human Rights Commission, Politician First spokesperson: Ms Anne Pattel-Grey, Australian Council of Churches Second spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Synopsis: The World Council of Churches has decided to channel aid money into impoverished Aboriginal communities in central Australia in an embarrassing move for the federal, Territory and State governments. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Islanders' plight stuns AMA chief Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 9 July 1994 Writer(s): Callinan, Rory News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Brendan Nelson, president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Ken Hayward, Qld Health Minister Synopsis: Australian Medical Association president Brendan Nelson claimed that indigenous people might as well buy coffins with the inadequate federal health funding they were receiving. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: GPs unable to halt suicide crisis: expert Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 14 July 1994 Writer(s): News genre: Feature Page number: 14 Word length: 684 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Carol Pertola, Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs Department executive officer Second spokesperson: Rhonda Galbally, Chief of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Synopsis: Claims that general practitioners were too busy running their small businesses to become involved in issues such as youth suicide. Also mentions that lack of co-operation among 300 public servants from 33 government departments resulted in the maintenance of fourth world living conditions for Indigenous Australians.

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Title: A town without hope? Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 20 July 1994 Writer(s): Turner, Megan News genre: Feature Page number: 9 Word length: News Source: Church/welfare body, Lawyer/Legal representative, Local government, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Justice Margaret White, Supreme Court Second spokesperson: Bill Roberts, Mayor, Murgon Synopsis: Profile of life and living conditions in Cherbourg. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: Kidney bug hits Cape Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 20 July 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr David Saltissi, acting director, renal medicine, Royal Brisbane Hospital Second spokesperson: Dr Elizabeth McKinnon, medical superintendent, Bamaga Hospital Synopsis: Doctors feared a kidney-attacking bug could become an epidemic in Aboriginal and Islander communities in Cape York. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

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Title: Tragic town of black despair Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 July 1994 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: Feature Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Joel Colonel, resident, Cherbourg Second spokesperson: Justice Margaret White Synopsis: Profile of life and living conditions in Cherbourg. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Downer sees land-health link Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 4 August 1994 Writer(s): Seccombe, Mike News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 505 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Karmananda Saraswati, the doctor at Utopia station Second spokesperson: Alexander Downer, leader of the Opposition Synopsis: The Leader of the Opposition, Mr Downer, acknowledged that land ownership was an integral part of solving the chronic health problems of Aborigines. Dr Karmananda Saraswati, the doctor at Utopia station, said assessments of the relative health of Aborigines proved that secure access to land and the return to traditional outstation lifestyles brought major health benefits. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Bipartisan support to improve outcome Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 August 1994 Writer(s): Downer, Alexander News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Alexander Downer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of Coalition policy on Aboriginal reconciliation (mostly an attack on Mr Keating). Mentions need for better standard of living for disadvantaged Aboriginal Australians. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Greetings from Utopia Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 6 August 1994 Writer(s): Seccombe, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: 2313 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Alexander Downer, Federal Leader of the Opposition Second spokesperson: Brendan Nelson, President of the Australian Medical Association Synopsis: Overview of Alexander Downer's visit to indigenous communities in Australia. Refers to the positive health comparison of indigenous health in Utopia station due to native title on the land. Also points to the decentralisation of the community without alcohol, petrol or high calorie food, nor proper education. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Fischer questions value of land rights Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 15 August 1994 Writer(s): Stevens, Tim & Irving, Mark News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: Tim Fischer, leader, National Party Second spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Synopsis: The National Party leader Mr Tim Fischer has branded as a dangerous and simplistic myth the view of government and Aboriginal leaders that land rights were directly linked to improved Aboriginal living standards. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 17 August 1994 Writer(s): Schneider, Roseanne News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Roseanne Schneider Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that non-Aboriginals do not begrudge improvements to living conditions in Aboriginal settlements. Discusses the need for improvements, given the huge sums of money apparently allocated to Aboriginal projects.

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Title: Bush tucker back on Aboriginal menu Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 18 August 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Shane Houston, director, Aboriginal Health Policy and Programs, WA Health Department Second spokesperson: Ms Joan Winch, director, Marr Mooditj (Good Hands) Aboriginal Health Worker's Training College Synopsis: The Western Australian Health Department produced a manual that claimed to be the first guide to help urban Aborigines regain a healthy lifestyle. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Chief Justice Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 18 August 1994 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 329 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Mr Tickner, said that the Social Justice Package to be included in the 1995 budget was likely to contain radical new ways of funding Aborigines. Mr Tickner also said it might be necessary in the early stages of the package for the Commonwealth to seize total control of the funding of Aboriginal communities to ensure they had adequate water, housing and health facilities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream Title: Anger and derision cloud 'white man's paper' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 August 1994 Writer(s): Forbes, Cameron News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: Other First spokesperson: Mr Justice Lionel Murphy Second spokesperson: Mr Justice Blackburn

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Synopsis: Commentary on land rights, includes mentions of Aboriginal health issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions, Suicide, Treaty

Title: Anaemia worry in NT Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 24 August 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 200 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Paul Prociv, Associate professor of the University of Queensland Second spokesperson: Kieran Aland, PhD student Synopsis: A University of Queensland study found that half the Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory were anaemic. Associate Professor Paul Prociv said that the anaemia could stem from loss blood resulting from feeding by hookworms. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Govt no to Downer's black land fund move Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 31 August 1994 Writer(s): Charlton, Peter News genre: Feature Page number: 22 Word length: 450 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Paul Keaitng, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Alexander Downer, Opposition leader Synopsis: The Federal Government rejected proposed Opposition amendments to its Aboriginal land-fund legislation. The opposition leader said the coalition would support the legislation if the Government agreed to amendments shifting the Bill from land to health, housing and education. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Coaltion wrong on land fund Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 1 September 1994 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 561 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Mr Downer, opposition spokesperson

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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Criticism of the Opposition for trying to amend the Aboriginal Land Fund bill that would ensure health and housing issues had more prominence. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Silence on status of gay and lesbian families Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 6 September 1994 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 495 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Downer, Opposition leader Second spokesperson: Brendan Nelson, president of the Australian Medical Association Synopsis: The Coalition’s directions statement was silent on the issue of gay families. Also mentions the health policies of the Coalition. Dr Brendan Nelson, president of the Australian Medical Association, said “I am pleased they emphasised research spending and Aboriginal heath, but I hope these directions translate into strong policy". Keywords: Federal politics, Living conditions

Title: Christian missionaries bring mixed blessings Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 19 September 1994 Writer(s): Farmer, Monique News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 723 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Vivian Schenker, SBS Dateline reporter Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Review of SBS report on the impact of Christian missionaries on Aboriginal communities, both positive and negative. Mentions the improved conditions of indigenous peoples. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Future of Bill still uncertain Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 21 September 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 19 Word length: 89 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Chris Gallus, Opposition Aboriginal Affairs spokesperson

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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Aboriginal land-acquisition funds bill passed in the House of Representatives, but the coalition would continue to oppose the Bill unless amendments were added to restrict the acquisition of land and concentrate on housing and health issues. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Dog days in the red heart Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 27 September 1994 Writer(s): Saunders, Alan News genre: News Page number: 40 Word length: 956 News Source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Michael Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and a member of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Second spokesperson: Jillian Adams, dietitian Association of Ausralia. Synopsis: Michael Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, discussed the link between the unavailability of healthy food and diet-related illnesses – cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes – which were major killers of Aboriginal people. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Labor set to step up pressure on Phillips Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 27 September 1994 Writer(s): Voumard, Sonya News genre: Editorial Page number: 2 Word length: 683 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Phillips, NSW health minister Second spokesperson: Dr Andrew Reshauge, NSW Opposition health minister Synopsis: Discussion of a vote of no confidence in the NSW health minister, Mr Phillips. Briefly mentions a speech by Dr Refshauge, NSW Opposition spokesman for health, criticising the lack of rural health service and provision of Aboriginal health services. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, State department of health

Title: The black land fund Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 17 October 1994 Writer(s):

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News genre: Feature Page number: 14 Word length: 608 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Alexander Downer, Opposition Leader. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Details the likely demise of the Aboriginal Land Fund bill. Rejects Alexander Downer's demand that the land purchased be used to improve Aboriginal health, housing and education, claiming that the land fund should be about justice, not welfare. Keywords: Land rights, Living conditions

Title: Reconciliation 'a long way off' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 15 November 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 23 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report from the first Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation found that more money and more effort was needed to reconcile black and white Australia. Brief mention that health, education and housing levels in remote Aboriginal communities were of Third World standard. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Stop playing Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 November 1994 Writer(s): Hunt, Harold News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 24 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Harold Hunt Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to statement by Mr Tickner, Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, about appalling living conditions of a group of Aborigines in the Kimberley area of Western Australia. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Blacks singled out Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 1 December 1994

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Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Ian Ring, Aboriginal health specialist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Housing Research Council report said that many problems in Aboriginal communities could be traced back to living arrangements and housekeeping. It recommended that Aboriginal people attend courses in basic house and yard maintenance. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Plan to improve blacks' conditions Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 2 December 1994 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Prince, WA Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Rob Riley, head, Aboriginal Legal Service Synopsis: The Western Australian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Mr Prince, has ordered a wide-ranging program to improve living conditions of Aborigines in Wiluna, the outback town that rose to national prominence when controversial local policing methods were exposed. Keywords: Living conditions, Police

Title: Benefits system criticised Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 3 December 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Senator Grant Tambling, Opposition frontbencher Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal children in a remote community in the Northern Territory were starving because government welfare benefits were not spread across a fortnight. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: New Census debunks black wealth myth Publication: Australian

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Publication date: Saturday, 10 December 1994 Writer(s): Hawes, Rachel News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 368 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The 1991 ABS Census of Population and Housing revealed that a third of indigenous Australians are unemployed, a quarter belong to single parent families and nearly two-thirds of those who have jobs earn less than $12,000 a year. The statistics also reveal that Indigenous people generally die younger than other Australians and many could not speak English. Keywords: Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions Title: Urban blacks endure a life of misery Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 15 December 1994 Writer(s): Windsor, Georgina News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Publication First spokesperson: Muriel White, Indigenous Campbelltown resident Second spokesperson: Ms Lyn Syme, chief executive officer, Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation, Campbelltown Synopsis: A report released by the Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation in Campbelltown shows that up to 70 per cent of adult city Aborigines are unemployed and half of all their children suffer serious health problems. Keywords: Living conditions

1995

Title: 'Water crisis' on Islands Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 January 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Chris Gallus, Opposition Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs spokeswoman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that a severe shortage of drinking water in the outer islands of the Torres Strait was posing a new health hazard for people in the area. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Sad squalor of a rich town's fringe dwellers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 21 January 1995 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Gavan Callaghan, community member, Old Burnt Bridge, near Kempsey, NSW Second Dr Brendan Nelson, president, Australian Medical Association spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that conditions at Old Burnt Bridge are so primitive and unhealthy that residents have death rates six to eight times higher than their white neighbours. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Housing the Dunghutti Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 1 February 1995 Writer(s): Cappie-Wood, Andrew News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Andrew Cappie-Wood, NSW Director of Housing Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to article criticising the Department of Housing for its activities at Old Burnt Bridge near Kempsey. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Long life, for some Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 3 February 1995 Writer(s): Antonios, Zita News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 112 News Source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the increase in Australian life expectancy not being reflected in non-indigenous communities.

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Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Black health services 'need funding boost' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 8 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Charles Perkins, ATSIC Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims Aboriginal groups would support a Commonwealth takeover of Aboriginal health services if the move came with a significant funding boost. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Women worse off than 15 years ago Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 9 February 1995 Writer(s): Nason, David News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Aileen Plant, co-author, Morbidity and Mortality (1979-1991) report Second Mr Reed, Northern Territory Health Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: The extent of the crisis in Aboriginal health has been dramatically exposed by a report revealing that Aboriginal women in the Northern Territory had significantly worse problems than 15 years previously. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: NT Aboriginal female death rates increase Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 9 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Aileen Plant, researcher at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the ANU Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The death rate among NT Aboriginal women from largely preventable

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diseases increased significantly from 1979 to 1991. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

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Title: Death rate from disease soars for Black women Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 9 February 1995 Writer(s): Alcorn, Gay News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 477 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Aileen Plant, Australian National University, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report showed that health among Aboriginal women had deteriorated rapidly in the past 15 years. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Once, too, were warriors Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Nelson, Brendan News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, federal president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Commentary on the state of Aboriginal health and issues around funding. Keywords: ATSIC, Disease, Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: $3b to house Aborigines Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Miranda, Charles News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Robert Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Second spokesperson: Brian Howe, deputy Prime Minister Synopsis: A study by the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research found that more than $3 billion was needed to address the critical shortages of housing and infrastructure for indigenous people. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Black housing plight bigger than Mabo: Tickner Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: ATSIC, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Robert Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Second spokesperson: Lois O'Donoghue, Chairwoman of ATSIC Synopsis: Argues that better housing services would lead to significant improvements in health. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal health funds: A dying shame Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alica News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 1372 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Stephen Bluden, Durri Aboriginal Medical Service. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Kempsey Hospital had a dramatic turn around with the amount of Indigenous patients, however this trend was not an indication of Indigenous health. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: The cure Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 1537 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Michael Bowden, Tangentyere's community developent. Second spokesperson: Stephanie Bell, acting director, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Synopsis: New Aboriginal health statistics showed that the indigenous women's death rate from disease was soaring. Keywords: ATSIC, Disease, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled,

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Women's health

Title: Conscience money fails Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Kavanagh News genre: Regular column Page number: 34 Word length: News Source: Other First spokesperson: Kavanagh Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses expenditure on Aboriginal welfare and the lack of improvements in health and lifestyle. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Tickner tries to grab 1.5bn for blacks Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 13 February 1995 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Robert Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Tickner asks Cabinet to re-allocate $1.5bn of the budget over six years for specific infrastructure projects which deal with housing, sewage and health. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions

Title: ATSIC lays down its terms Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 15 February 1995 Writer(s): Jurman, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 638 News Source: ATSIC, Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Pressure was increasing on the Federal Government to prove it was serious about improving the state of Aboriginal health, as ATSIC raised the stakes on its support for a Government takeover of its health responsibilities.

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Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Stop playing about with Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 17 February 1995 Writer(s): Muirhead, J H, QC, Jones, Denham & Boyd, Merle G News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: J H Muirhead, QC, first Royal Commissioner into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Second spokesperson: Denham Jones Synopsis: Letters to the editor in response to Dr Brendan Nelson's article, Once Too Were Warriors. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Campaigners join forces to fight discrimination Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 17 February 1995 Writer(s): Henry, Scott News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Human Rights Commission, Lawyer/Legal representative, Other First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Mick Dodson joins with other campaigners to call for the establishment of a formal Bill of Rrights for Aborigines, children, the mentally ill and homosexuals. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Progress mired in bureaucracy Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 18 February 1995 Writer(s): Thorp, Diana News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader

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First spokesperson: Ms Vivienne Le Brocq, elder, New Burnt Bridge community Second spokesperson: Rod Clark, Secretary, New Burnt Bridge Aboriginal Corporation Synopsis: Overview of living conditions in New Burnt Bridge Aboriginal community and lack of development. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Sanitation and the poor state of Aboriginal health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 18 February 1995 Writer(s): Hirshman, Dr John News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 28 Word length: 548 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Dr John Hirshman, School of Community Medicine, University of NSW. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that hygiene in a desert society needed to be radically different from western knowledge of health practices. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: A disaster then and still Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 20 February 1995 Writer(s): Tatz, Colin News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 1186 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Colin Tatz Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses whether ATSIC or the department of health should be responsible for the health of Aboriginal and Islander Australians. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Self-determination and Aboriginal health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 20 February 1995 Writer(s): Bailey, Sandra News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 820 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Minister for Health Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: Argues that the state of Aboriginal health was equivalent to that found only among Third World countries. Mentions need for holistic approach to Indigenous health including letting the aboriginal community determine its own solutions. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Blacks top rate of lung disease Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 20 February 1995 Writer(s): Connell, Jennifer News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 435 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Paul Torzillo, Sydney Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aborigines in Central Australia had the highest reported rate of pneumococcal disease, which was the most common cause of pneumonia in the world. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Australia's shame Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 21 February 1995 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Sam Watson, president, Brisbane Aboriginal Legal Service Second spokesperson: Ray Evans, historian, University of Queensland Synopsis: A National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survey found that Aboriginal people were likely to live below the poverty line, be poorly educated and have health problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: One-third of Aborigines hold fear of going hungry Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): Jurman, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 446

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News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A new study revealed a stark contrast between the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians, with almost a third of indigenous people worrying about going hungry. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: $1.5m would only create 15 more houses Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): Day, Timothy News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: News Source: Other First spokesperson: Timothy Day, Housing Coordinator, Anangu Pitjantjatjara, Umuwa, SA Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Details need for improvements to housing, water and sanitation on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands in north-west South Australia. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Statistics expose plight of blacks Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): Cribb, Julian News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survey Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of results from the first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survey. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Police, Schools

Title: No surprise: But a dark, dark shame Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the social condition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Keywords: ATSIC, Living conditions

Title: Bonner: 70% of funds miss the needy Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Neville Bonner Second spokesperson: Senator Bob Katter Synopsis: Former Queensland Senator Neville Bonner said that only 30 per cent of funding for Aboriginal people was reaching the needy. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Living conditions

Title: PM promise of support Publication: Courier-Mail

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Publication date: Saturday, 25 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Paul Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Chris Gallus, shadow minister for Aboriginal Affairs Synopsis: Prime Minister Paul Keating told a meeting at Hopevale Aboriginal community that a cheque in the Budget would not solve the Aboriginal health problems in north Queensland. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions

Title: How to snag a big fish in a little pond Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 28 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: Regular column Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Mike Lynskey, executive director, Fred Hollows Foundation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Fred Hollows Foundation is sponsoring a survey in the Cape York and Torres Strait areas of Aboriginal health problems, and preparing teaching materials to make the remote communities more self- sufficient. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Govt black health record poor: Howard Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 1 March 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 20 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, leader of the Opposition Second spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Health Minister Synopsis: John Howard, leader of the Opposition, criticised the Federal Government's Aboriginal health record. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health

Title: Self-determination, done in Darwin style

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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 4 March 1995 Writer(s): Connell, Jennifer News genre: Feature Page number: 32 Word length: 2246 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic, Bureaucrat, Medical, Other First spokesperson: Charlie Gunabarra, Northern Territory Aboriginal health worker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The third annual heart week was being planned to remind the community to "settle down a bit" on their intake of fatty food and alcohol. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Bloodlines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 4 March 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 2183 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: May Rosas, Aboriginal health worker in the Warli-Wurlinjang clinic Second spokesperson: Frank Bowden, Director of the AIDS/STD unit in NT Department of Health and Community Services. Synopsis: Many Aboriginal people saw AIDS as a "white fella disease", alarming AIDS council educators. That view could add to the HIV epidemic in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Aborigines facing AIDS devastation Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 4 March 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 286 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Don Grimes, Australian National Council on AIDS. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that AIDS was poised to devastate Aboriginal communities in northern and central Australia. Recent research revealed that one in five Northern Territory Aborigines could be HIV-positive by 2003. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

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Title: Assistance for Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 6 March 1995 Writer(s): Gillman, G P News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: G P Gillman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Suggests technological change to reduce the cost of providing housing and infrastructure to remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Shack settlement 'a zoo' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 9 March 1995 Writer(s): O'Malley, Brendan News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Phil Santo, spokesman, Mossman Gorge Aboriginal community Second spokesperson: John Meaney, chairman, Displaced Persons' Committee Synopsis: Overview of living conditions in Aboriginal community at Mossman Gorge. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal Health: PM Apologise to the world Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 13 March 1995 Writer(s): Ellingsen, Peter & Wright, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1068 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Australian Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Prime Minister made what amounted to an apology for Australia's treatment of Aborigines to the largest gathering of world leaders ever assembled, saying many were living in "unconscionable standards of health". Keywords: Apology, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Keating the statesman ... Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 14 March 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 569 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Prime Minister Keating addressed a gathering in Copenhagen on the Australian Government's policy towards Aborigines. He referred to the Third World living conditions and vague measures to improve Aboriginal health. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Why apologise? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 15 March 1995 Writer(s): Keating, P J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 220 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Paul Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Paul Keating was not apologising for the conditions of indigenous health. He argued that apologising would do nothing to solve the problem. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, International, Living conditions

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Title: PM to plough on with justice for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 28 March 1995 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 513 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Prime Minister rejected criticism that his obsession with Aboriginal rights was distracting him from the main game, saying reconciliation was vital to achieve maximum economic rewards and social cohesion. Keywords: ATSIC, Education funding, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Aborigines 'dying needlessly' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 30 March 1995 Writer(s): Riley, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 363 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Social Justice Commissioner. Second spokesperson: Mrs Chris Gallus, Federal Opposition spokeswoman on Aboriginal affairs Synopsis: Argues that Australia would face the censure of the United Nations if it did not move quickly to turn its rhetoric into action to improve the health and social support of Aborigines. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: 'Third World' pox hits Blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 3 April 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 345 News Source: Bureaucrat, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Gavin Hart. Second spokesperson: Dr David Bradford and Dr Robert Corrie, Queensland Penisula and Torres Strait Regional Health Authority. Synopsis: Doctors specialising in sexual health have called for urgent action to eradicate a "Third World" disease which causes genital mutilation and affects only indigenous people in Australia.

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Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Means test plan for child care payouts Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 5 April 1995 Writer(s): Davies, Anne News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 574 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A major battle is expected in Federal Cabinet over plans to introduce means-testing of the two major child-care allowances. Mentions Committee approval of a significant package to improve Aboriginal Health. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Attention, the cure-all for casualties Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 7 April 1995 Writer(s): Currie, Sue News genre: Invited column Page number: Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Sue Currie, nursing sister at a remote Aboriginal community Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Personal account of Sue Currie's experience as nursing sister at a remote Aboriginal community. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Health Study to last 20 years Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 11 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 176 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Minister for health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government would fund a 20-year research project into

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the health of Australian women, with separate studies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health

Title: Islander poverty outrage Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 April 1995 Writer(s): Callinan, Rory News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: ATSIC, Human Rights Commission, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Brian Swift, Police Service spokesman Synopsis: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mick Dodson, attacked the State Government after the release of the Mornington Island Report in Brisbane. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, State department of health

Title: Bleak existence laid bare Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 April 1995 Writer(s): Callinan, Rory News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report which examined the response to 'intolerable' problems on Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria criticised the Goss Government. Keywords: ATSIC, Living conditions, Medical services - mainstream

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Title: Island is no paradise Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 April 1995 Writer(s): Callinan, Rory News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Publication First spokesperson: Ian James, Aboriginal elder, Mornington Island Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Description of living conditions on Mornington Island. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, State politics

Title: 'Famine' warning on top end kids Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 17 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Alan Ruben, Royal Darwin Hospital community paediatrician Second spokesperson: Dr Alan Walker, head of paediatrics Synopsis: Two paediatricians warned that malnutrition among the Northern Territory's Aboriginal children was at Third World famine-like levels. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: AMA demands action over black children's famine Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr David Weedon, acting national president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Mr Reed, Northern Territory Health Minister Synopsis: The Australian Medical Association claims that findings of famine-like levels of malnutrition among Northern Territory Aboriginal children show the Federal Government must use the May Budget to address the problem. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal health strategy 'has failed'

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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 24 April 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alicia News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 540 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The national $232 million Aboriginal health strategy appeared to have failed, with the appalling health of Aborigines continuing to worsen. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Selling the bitter medicine Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 29 April 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: Feature Page number: 34 Word length: 878 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor John Mathews, director of the Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the merits of research into Aboriginal health, and how improvements could be made to indigenous living conditions and the true resources being spent on indigenous people. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: One in 10 children 'living in poverty' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 4 May 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 460 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Nevill Turner, Oz Child's President Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that one in every 10 children - more than 400,000 nationwide - were living in poverty. Mentions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children did not have the same number of life opportunities compared with the rest of the nation. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Schools

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Title: Goss should listen Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 5 May 1995 Writer(s): Duffy, Michael News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Michael Duffy, formerly with the Queensland Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the provision of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions

Title: $103m boost for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 1995 Writer(s): Jurman, Elizabeth News genre: Feature Page number: 34 Word length: 368 News Source: ATSIC, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Lois O'Donoghue, Chair, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Additional spending on the primary health of Aborigines would be just $103 million over the next four years, but total spending including housing, infrastructure and social justice would be $204 million. Keywords: ATSIC, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Blacks' ill-health 'ignored' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 28 Word length: News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Ray Robinson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission said that the Federal Budget failed to tackle the cause of Aborigines' appalling health problems. Keywords: ATSIC, Health funding, Living conditions

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Title: Serpent 'lurks in lagoon' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 11 May 1995 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Steven Wright, NSW Aboriginal Land Council Second spokesperson: Marge Hieronymous, secretary, local water-skiing club Synopsis: A New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council spokesman said that people who swam in a lagoon on the New South Wales - Queensland border faced grave personal danger from the Rainbow Serpent. Mentions poor health and sanitary conditions in the local Aboriginal community Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Adviser warns on Aboriginal health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 12 May 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 295 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Beverley Raphael, professor of psychiatry University of Queensland Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The co-author of an unreleased report calling for more than $100 million to be spent on Aboriginal mental health over the next five years attacked the Federal Government budget allocation. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide

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Title: How the truth so often hurts Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 12 May 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 456 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Ernest Hunter, Peninsula Health Authority of Cairns Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Ms Pat O'Shane, NSW Magistrate and Chancellor of the University of New England, received two standing ovations when she told the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists congress about the mental breakdown she suffered in her 20s. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide

Title: O'Shane's story has the experts in tears Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 12 May 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 608 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Magistrate Pat O'Shane Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Magistrate Pat O'Shane recalled how racism which she had suffered left her with devastating depression. O'Shane also argued that it was impossible to improve Aborigines' physical or mental health without regard to the impact of colonisation. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide

Title: Health tops bill with a pledge on waiting lists Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 24 May 1995 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 15 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Keith De Lacy, Qld Treasurer Second spokesperson: Anne Warner, Qld Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander Affairs Minister Synopsis: The Treasurer Keith De Lacy unveiled a $2.7 billion health budget centred on previously announced plans to slash hospital waiting lists,

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boost resources for mental health, accelerate a long-term hospital rebuilding programme and attract specialist doctors to public hospitals. Mentions that water and sewerage infrastructure at remote Aboriginal communities would be improved as part of a $28 million three-year program. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Pap smears fail to stop half cervical cancer cases Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 26 May 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 496 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The use of Pap smears over the last 30 years to combat cervical cancer had failed to prevent one in every two cases. Mention of the high incidence and death rates in Aboriginal women, reflecting poor screening, and lack of adequate medical services. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health

Title: Shame factor goes Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 30 May 1995 Writer(s): QNP News genre: News Page number: 32 Word length: News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor James Lawson, School of Health Services, University of New South Wales Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal people in remote areas were no longer ashamed to show visitors their communities after a pilot health program lifted living standards. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Blacks' Death Rates Alarm Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 1995 Writer(s): Brough, Jodie News genre: News Page number: 13

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Word length: 455 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Colin Mathers, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Remote parts of northern Australia with large Aboriginal populations had "dramatically higher" mortality rates than the national average for some diseases. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Take protest to UN, Dodson urges Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 29 June 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 458 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Mr Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mr Mick Dodson, foreshadowed a major new push by indigenous people to take complaints about the way Australia treats them to the UN. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Prisons

Title: Black rate of death 'world's worst' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 4 July 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alicia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 488 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Ian Ring, Queensland Department of Health. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that no people in the world had a worse rate of early adult deaths than Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders - and the gap between white and black deaths rate in Australia was growing. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Black death rate highest in the world Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 5 July 1995

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Writer(s): Lamperd, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Ian Ring, spokesman, Public Health Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Dr Ian Ring, a Queensland Aboriginal health expert, claimed that American Indians and New Zealand Maoris could expect to live at least 10 years longer than Australian Aborigines. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Nightmare of grog, blood, desperation - and death Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Tony Koch, chief reporter, Courier-Mail Second spokesperson: Associate Professor Grace Smallwood, Aboriginal health expert Synopsis: Discusses claim that Aboriginal health was the worst of any indigenous population in the Western world. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Places the politicians won't go Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Edgar Williams, Cairns-based health worker & State election candidate Second spokesperson: Stephen Graves, microbiologist Synopsis: Health officials feared epidemics could spread through Queensland Aboriginal communities already decimated by staggering rates of syphilis, alcoholism, heart and respiratory disease. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Grandmother to all Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony

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News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Ivey Ropeyarn, Lockhart River Aboriginal community Second spokesperson: Susie Pascoe, Lockhart River Aboriginal community Synopsis: Profile of community members who cared for children when things get rough on the home front. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: Nation's shame won't go away Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 July 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Stephen Bredhauer, State Labor Member for Cook Second spokesperson: Assoicate Gracelyn Smallwood, Aboriginal health expert Synopsis: Australian Aborigines were grossly under-represented in only one welfare area - the age pension - because few lived long enough to claim it. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Our shame: dying poor, and young Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 July 1995 Writer(s): Young, J News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Edgar Williams, Aboriginal health worker & State Parliamentary candidate Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aborigines were serioulsy under-represented in just one welfare area - the age pension - because few lived long enough to claim it. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Our shame revealed Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 July 1995 Writer(s): Laidlaw, R News genre: Editorial

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Page number: 12 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Charles Perkins, Aboriginal activist Second spokesperson: Tony Koch, chief reporter Synopsis: Discusses the disgraceful conditions in which many black Australians lived, claiming they were a blight upon all Australians, a health risk and a social danger. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Black drink problem falls on deaf ears Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 11 July 1995 Writer(s): Hammond, Philip & Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Keith Evans, director, Queensland Health's alcohol and drug branch Second spokesperson: Graeme Wise, director, Body Shop Australia Synopsis: A Queensland Health director claimed that many keen health workers seemed to have 'industrial deafness' over Aboriginal drinking problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: Aborigines ready to embarrass Govt on rights Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 19 July 1995 Writer(s): Alcorn, Gay News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 521 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Mr Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Mr Mick Dodson, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner, gave the Federal Government a clear warning that Aborigines were about to use human rights forums to embarrass it into addressing indigenous concerns. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Bring in UN, urges black leader Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 19 July 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News

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Page number: 16 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner Mick Dodson said that indigenous people should urge the United Nations to condemn Australia for failing to fulfill promises on human rights, health and race discrimination issues. Keywords: International, Living conditions, Race & racism

Title: Go to UN, justice chief tells blacks Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 July 1995 Writer(s): Nason, David News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Aboriginal Social Justice commissioner, Mr Mick Dodson, argues that Indigenous Australians should take their grievances on health, cultural, economic and human rights issues to the United Nations. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Aborigines welcome $60m building plan Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 31 July 1995 Writer(s): McLean, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC First spokesperson: Lillian Moseley, administrator, Dunghutti Aboriginal Council, Old Burnt Bridge Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Living conditions are set to improve in 31 Aboriginal communities across the nation under a $60 million building project, the brainchild of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Blacks to benefit from $60M boost Publication: Courier-Mail

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Publication date: Monday, 31 July 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Charles Perkins, acting head, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal communities would benefit from health, housing and local building projects valued at $60 million. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, ATSIC, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Islanders forced to live in Third World limbo Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 1 August 1995 Writer(s): Callinan, Rory News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, ATSIC First spokesperson: Toddy Thompson, Palm Island community member Second spokesperson: Alfred Lacey, chairman, Palm Island Aboriginal Council Synopsis: Discusses the impact of a severe housing shortage on Palm Island. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Experts attack diabetes 'disgrace' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 7 August 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 331 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Professor Paul Zimmet, International Diabetes Institute Second spokesperson: Mr Matthew Cohen, medical services director, International Diabetes Institute Synopsis: Leading diabetes experts warned that Australia's response to the diabetes epidemic, which cost the nation up to $4 billion a year, was a national disgrace. Mentions the high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who would develop diabetes. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream

Title: 25,000 children 'abused, neglected' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald

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Publication date: Friday, 11 August 1995 Writer(s): Brough, Jodie News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 248 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A survey by the Institute of Health and Welfare found that at least 25,000 children were abused or neglected in Australia in 1993-94 . Mentions the over-representation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: An Epidemic Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 18 August 1995 Writer(s): Carter, Dr John N News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 165 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr John N Carter, Chairman, Diabetes National Action Plan Committee Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the Government should take the epidemic of diabetes more seriously. The number of sufferers was likely to double in the next 10-15 years, especially in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Keywords: Disease, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Living conditions

Title: Refshauge holds back on health cash detail Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 19 August 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alicia News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 459 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The State Government would not detail how it intended to fund key aspects of its agenda for the NSW health system. Minister Dr Refshauge released a statement outlining the government's vision, and target for Aboriginal health. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Aboriginal home service accused of victimisation Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 24 August 1995 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Norm Brown, president, Black Community Housing Service Second spokesperson: Terry Mackenroth, Qld Housing Minister Synopsis: Elderly Aboriginal pensioners living in run-down units in West End claimed they were being victimised by their Aboriginal landlord. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Black women to get own health service Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 26 August 1995 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 295 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Minister for health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Government agreed to create a special health service for Aboriginal women as one of the major promises to improve women's status. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Lawrence to call for action, not just words Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 30 August 1995 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 20 Word length: 354 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Government's commitments to the United Nations to improve the status of Australian women would include a new program to improve Aboriginal women's health. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Uni of NSW begins safe-sex campaign Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 31 August 1995 Writer(s): Garcia, Luis M. News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 307 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Dr Refshauge, Minister for health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The University of NSW became the first higher education institution in the country to set up its own comprehensive HIV-AIDS awareness program. Mentions need to highlight awareness among the Aboriginal community. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

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Title: Action urged over poverty Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 25 September 1995 Writer(s): McRea, Toni News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 500 News Source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Alison Mc Lelland, Director, social action and research division, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Melbourne Second spokesperson: Kate Funder, Australian Institute of Family Studies Synopsis: The Family Court national conference heard that urgent and substantial change in community and government attitudes was needed to curb increasing poverty in Australia. Brief mention that Aboriginal Australians had the highest rate of poverty as a result of the compounding impact of socio-economic status, alienation, racism, unemployment, poor health and appalling living conditions. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: $10.5M Boost for what could be paradise Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 26 September 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 600 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Terry Mackenroth, Provider of Infrastructure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of life on Palm Island and the potential impact of additional spending on the community for 32 houses and a new water-supply dam. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Beattie warns of 'ghetto' growth Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 26 September 1995 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 500 News Source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Peter Beattie warned that ‘ghetto-isation’ of Australia was widening the gap in health standards between the rich and poor.

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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Aborigine protest at camp squalor Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 13 October 1995 Writer(s): Nason, David News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 2 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: John Havnen, Katherine Combined Aboriginal Organisations Second spokesperson: Mr Stone, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: More than 150 Aborigines travelled from Katherine to protest that nothing has changed since Mr Richardson's visit and the pledges that followed; that Wallaby Camp and shameful places like it still exist and 71 Aboriginal families in Katherine are homeless. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal housing action call Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 21 October 1995 Writer(s): Brough, Jodie News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 150 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tickner, Federal minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The nation's Aboriginal Affairs ministers condemned the state of Aboriginal housing and other services, calling for the powerful Council of Australian Governments to deal urgently with the issue. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Koori youth need PC skills Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 31 October 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 42 Word length: 42 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Other First spokesperson: Mick Mundine, Aboriginal community leader, Redfern Second spokesperson: Don Mulholland, former supervisor, Naamoro Skillshare Synopsis: Plans are under way to build a series of industrial and academic research centres on the old Eveleigh Street Railway Yards site. Mention of aboriginal health concerns resulting from poor housing and drug problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: Vaccine plan to prevent disease spreading Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 3 November 1995 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 300 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Terry Mackenroth, Aboriginal Communities Infrastructure Synopsis: After an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis, Health Minister Peter Beattie told parliament that the government had to act fast to prevent the virus spreading to mainland Australia. An immunisation programme had commenced in the Torres Strait islands, as well as mosquito control. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Black call for silent moment Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 11 November 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 207 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Alison Anderson Numpitjinpa, administrator, Community Council , Papunya Second spokesperson: Dr Ross Brandon, regional director for Central Australia, NT Health Services Synopsis: Leaders of Papunya Aboriginal community, near Alice Springs, called for

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Australians to devote a moment's silence during Remembrance Day to remember indigenous peoples' suffering, and continuing struggle. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Australia's $2 billion failure to help Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 27 November 1995 Writer(s): McGeough, Paul News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 756 News Source: ATSIC, Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Mr Charles Perkins, deputy chairman, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Synopsis: Aboriginal Australia cost the Federal and State governments about $ 2 billion a year, yet many Aborigines were too sick to go to school, too poorly educated to work and too remote from paying jobs to survive without welfare. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Walking the path to autonomy Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 30 November 1995 Writer(s): McGeough, Paul News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 2217 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Greg Crough Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the worldwide push by indigenous people for self- determination. Keywords: ATSIC, Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions

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Title: Poor Islander health astounds minister Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 30 November 1995 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 2 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Health Minister Peter Beattie said that health standards in the Torres Strait were unacceptable and would not be tolerated in non-Islander communities. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Message on healthy eating Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 2 December 1995 Writer(s): Kavanagh, L News genre: Regular column Page number: 32 Word length: 500 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Queensland Health Minister. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Health Minister Peter Beattie tried to improve health on Thursday Island after finding a simple solution to a complex problem. Remarking that the diabetes death rate in Torres Strait was 22 times that of the general community, he identified poor nutrition as a major problem in communities. Briefly mentions the excessive amount of alcohol consumed by Thursday Islanders. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State politics

Title: A bleak black and white snapshot Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 4 December 1995 Writer(s): McGeough, Paul News genre: News Page number: 15 Word length: 566 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Stephen Kunitz, University of Rochester New York Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A new report highlighted the disparities between indigenous and non- indigenous Australia. Mentions quality of life. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Threat of race riots if health ignored Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 16 December 1995 Writer(s): Metcalf, Fran News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 300 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Violet Spicer, Acting chair of the Aboriginal Border Health Issues Committee. Second spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Queensland Health Minister Synopsis: Violet Spicer, acting chair of the Aboriginal Border Health Issues Committee, claimed that Aborigines’ frustration with the lack of health services was close to boiling point in the communities of Boggabilla and Toomelah. Discusses Justice Marcus Einfeld’s visit to the area in 1988, and the lack of infrastructure, and Ms Spicer's revelation that little had been done since the Einfeld report. Keywords: Living conditions, State politics

Title: Aboriginal health outcomes Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 27 December 1995 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The dilemma of Aboriginal health care has been addressed in a new report commissioned by the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Save our native animals: Eat them Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 December 1995 Writer(s): Dayton, Leigh News genre: Feature Page number: 5 Word length: 515 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Miriam Cleary, Wildlife Management international Pty Ltd Second spokesperson: Dr Grahame Webb, Wildlife Management International Pty Ltd

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Synopsis: Claims that Indigenous Australians could build a million-dollar-a-year industry harvesting native animals. Mention of improved income/employment opportunities as well as health and lifestyle. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Philip Ruddock's plan to review the structure Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 18 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: 245 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses The Australian's campaign to open the public's eyes to Aboriginal issues. Welcomes Philip Ruddock's plan. Mentions low life expectancy, health and education standards and high unemployment. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Aboriginal care hitch Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 21 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 128 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Joan Cunningham, author, Medical Journal of Australia article Second spokesperson: Dr Dale Fisher, Royal Darwin Hospital Synopsis: Claims that Aborigines were treated differently in hospital than the rest of the community, receiving fewer tests, operations and other medical procedures. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Black Welfare Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 23 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News

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Page number: 10 Word length: 468 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: Philip Ruddick, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Philip Ruddock, announced that there would be a shift in the way that housing, health and educational services were provided to urban Aborigines. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Schools

Title: Sex abuse files at nub of protest Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 29 January 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 329 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Kathleen Penny, Noongar elder Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An impasse has developed at Perth's Aboriginal health service over the position of a long-time volunteer and the integrity of client files allegedly documenting generations of sexual abuse and medical and housing issues. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, State politics, Violence

Title: Aboriginal families urged to tackle abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 1 February 2002 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 298 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Sue Gordon, Aboriginal magistrate Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal magistrate Sue Gordon has called for indigenous families to take more responsibility for dealing with abuse cases as she welcomed a pledge by key community leaders to support her inquiry into the problem. Keywords: Living conditions, Violence

Title: Life-saving dollars roll in for land council Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 4 February 2002

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Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 528 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Other First spokesperson: David Pross, Chairman, Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council voted to sell 101 hectares of prime beachfront land on the Central Coast for millions of dollars to a developer who was planning a golf course resort. The council planned to put the money into health, education, housing and employment. Keywords: Education funding, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Keep up the pressure Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 12 February 2002 Writer(s): Johnston, Mark News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 205 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mark Johnston Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the Queensland government should be applauded for highlighting the problem of domestic violence in Torres Strait and Cape York communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, State politics, Women's health

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Title: ACCC urges cash card honesty system Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 16 February 2002 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 418 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Professor Ian Webster, President, Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia Second spokesperson: Joseph Elu, chairman, Indigenous Business Australia Synopsis: The ACCC has concluded it is pointless banning traders in remote Aboriginal communities from keeping customers' bank access cards, and will ask them to operate by a voluntary code of conduct instead. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Black communities in a mess, warns Aboriginal minister Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 8 March 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 515 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Ah Kit, minister assisting Chief Minister Clare Martin on indigenous affairs. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: John Ah Kit, the first indigenous minister to serve in the Northern Territory Parliament, said that it was almost impossible to find a functional Aboriginal community in the Territory. In his first major ministerial statement, Mr Ah Kit told Parliament that the burden of indigenous ill health in the Territory threatened “to blow out the economy faster than it can grow.” Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics, Violence

Title: Warning of a city behind razor wire Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 11 March 2002 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 472 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Jon Trippett QC, Darwin criminal Lawyer Second spokesperson: John Ah Kit, NT Local Government Minister

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Synopsis: Claims that Darwin is turning into a low-level Port Moresby in which whites seek to protect their possessions with razor wire and dogs from homeless Aborigines. Mentions neglect of Aborigines by all previous governments. Claims that institutionalised racism has resulted in the Aboriginal population being without important things that the rest of the community has: health care, community services, educational facilities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Race & racism, State politics, Violence

Title: Charity burgeons at home Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 12 March 2002 Writer(s): Walker, Vanessa News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 361 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Church/welfare body First spokesperson: Ruth Jones, general manager, Philanthropy Australia Second spokesperson: Darren Godwell, Chief executive, Lumbu Indigenous Community foundation Synopsis: Aboriginal leader Darren Godwell, speaking at a conference, mentioned that white Australia was healthy, while black Australia looked like a developing nation. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Thirst for SELF-RULE Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 March 2002 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 30 Word length: 1325 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Robert Sands, chief executive officer, Kowanyama Synopsis: Minister Judy Spence copped flak after threats to close canteens and set up a unit to combat alcohol abuse and violence on aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence Title: Black issues redefined Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 March 2002 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 1

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Word length: 737 News Source: Academic, ATSIC, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Geoff Clark, chariman, ATSIC Second spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Synopsis: Discusses the change in dynamic between Aboriginals and the Howard government. Mentions violence, petrol-sniffing, child abuse and illiteracy. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Call for intolerance Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 6 April 2002 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Invited column Page number: 30 Word length: 1637 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Noel Pearson responded to the Fitzgerald Justice Study, arguing that there were two imperatives: the need to take decisive action and the need for each community to “own” the action and take responsibility for tackling grog problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Good life under the gun Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 April 2002 Writer(s): Megalogenis, George News genre: Editorial Page number: 19 Word length: 1312 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses ABS statistics, including Aborigines' life expectancy, and likelihood of going to jail. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Prisons

Title: Alcohol ban plan branded paternal Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 April 2002 Writer(s): Spann, Craig & Franklin, Matthew News genre: News

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Page number: 3 Word length: 521 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Bob Sands, Kowanyama Community Council Synopsis: Premier Peter Beattie vowed to defy criticism from some indigenous leaders and embrace a controversial report calling for tough action to deal with alcohol abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: State backs reform Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 April 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 157 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Premier Peter Beattie said that no one should doubt his absolute commitment to adopting former judge Tony Fitzgerald’s call for a tough attack on alcoholism in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence

Title: Achievable solutions at hand for sad camps Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 11 April 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 337 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The State Government’s response to Tony Fitzgerald’s Cape York study represented a serious commitment to address the problems confronting indigenous life in remote communities, including overcrowding, oppression, unemployment, alcoholism and violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: State fights horror of grog abuse

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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 11 April 2002 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 637 News Source: ATSIC, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Judy Spence, Aboriginal Partnerships Minister Synopsis: Indigenous community councils would be stripped of control of alcohol canteens in a State Government bid to wipe out alcohol-driven violence on Cape York. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Trails for vaccine Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 13 April 2002 Writer(s): Ryan, Siobhain News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 320 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Academic First spokesperson: Professor Michael Good, director, Queensland Institute of Medical Research Second spokesperson: Kevin Driscoll, board director, Indigenous Land Corporation Synopsis: The Queensland Institute of Medical Research had developed a vaccine for rheumatic fever, a killer disease common in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Lack of education proving 'deadly' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 29 April 2002 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 258 News Source: Other, Publication First spokesperson: Joel Wright, indigenous officer, National Tertiary education union Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report, “Apartheid: Australian Style 2002”, found that poor education, rather than crime and poverty, was killing Aborigines. Keywords: Education funding, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Aborigines seek speed on health and justice Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 2 May 2002 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 432 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, chairwoman, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Second spokesperson: Judy Spence, Qld Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation renewed calls for frank debate on community violence as key groups met to fast-track the Beattie Government’s response to the Fitzgerald Cape York Justice Society. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Living conditions, State politics, Violence

Title: Aborigines still lag in housing, education Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 7 May 2002 Writer(s): Keim, Tony & Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 329 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Publication First spokesperson: Lloyd Fourmile, executive member, Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistic revealed that many Queensland Aboriginal communities had no clean water, working sewerage or access to adequate high school facilities. Keywords: Education funding, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Schools

Title: Cheque but no bank for Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 7 May 2002 Writer(s): Morris, Sophie & Stock, Sarah News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 366 News Source: Business, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Joseph Elu, chariman, Indigenous Business Australia Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A workshop in Canberra will discuss ways to improve banking and financial services for indigenous communities. Mentions ABS report on living conditions in indigenous communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Kids healthier but no happier Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 17 May 2002 Writer(s): Ryan, Siobhain News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 481 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Tony Cook, child and adolescent psychiatrist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study on child health showed that children were healthier than a decade previously. However Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children had poorer health than other Australian children, with 2.5-3 times higher death rates. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions

Title: Sorry's just not enough Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 May 2002 Writer(s): Albrechtsen, Janet News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 908 News Source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Willaim Jonas Second spokesperson: Kate Legge, journalist Synopsis: Critiques William Jonas' call for a Senate inquiry into 'whatever happened to reconciliation' and his view that the Government's approach to reconciliation is "assimilationist". Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Education funding, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Land rights, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Schools, Violence, Women's health

Title: Tobacco addiction a spark for rising crime in Aboriginal communities says report Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 June 2002 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 333 News Source: Academic, Medical, Politician

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First spokesperson: National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Second spokesperson: Kay Patterson, Minister for Health and Aging Synopsis: A report by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Tobacco Time for Action, found that widespread addiction to tobacco was causing rising rates of burglary and violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Aussies work harder, live longer Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 5 June 2002 Writer(s): Ryan, Siobhain & Mathewson, Catriona News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 1065 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Andrew Wilson, Professor of public health, University of Queensland Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Health Trends 2002 report found that cancer, heart disease, stroke and accident death rates had all fallen in the decade to 2000. However the report noted that Queensland had the highest rates of suicide in the nation, and that the life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples remained abysmally low. Keywords: Living conditions, Suicide

Title: Specialist training program at risk Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 5 June 2002 Writer(s): Yallamas, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 277 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Dr Alun Williams, Indigenous health program lecturer, University of Queensland Second spokesperson: Dr Mark Brough, Indigenous health program lecturer, University of Queensland Synopsis: Claims that a specialist training program for indigenous health workers in north Queensland was under threat of closure because of a funding crisis. Keywords: Education funding, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Indigenous funding Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 19 June 2002

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Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: 196 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the 2002-03 Budget would start the process of implementing reforms arising from the Cape York Justice Study aimed at reducing alcohol abuse and violence in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health, Violence

Title: Aborigines' short lives 'a national shame' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 26 June 2002 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 299 News Source: Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Opposition's spokeswoman on indigenous affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government denied it was shirking calls to increase indigenous health staff, as Labor produced evidence that Aboriginal life expectancy was lower than in some developing countries. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Children face health time bomb Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 28 June 2002 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 853 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Andrew Tonkin, National Heart Foundation director Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare biannual report found that diabetes had been increasing in children. While the report generally painted an upbeat picture, with most Australians living longer, the advances contrasted with the failure to achieve improvements in the health of indigenous Australians, who continued to die on average 20 years earlier. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Astute planning is the key to indigenous aid Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 July 2002 Writer(s): Havnen, Olga & Morgan, Chip News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 760 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Olga Havnen, indigenous affairs manager, Fred Hollows Foundation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Edited version of a briefing paper for a conference on corporate philanthropy and indigenous Australia held on the 8-9 July 2002. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Business 'not the answer' for blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 July 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 564 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Olga Havnen, indigenous program manager, Fred Holows Foundation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous development worker Olga Havnen labelled Noel Pearson's plan, which would see remote communities becoming entrepreneurs and small businesspeople, as dangerous and wrong. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: The cape's crusaders Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 12 July 2002 Writer(s): Wislon, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Freddie Shortjoe, community member, Porpuraaw Second spokesperson: Jackson Shortjoe, community member, Porpuraaw Synopsis: Aboriginal men are taking the first step in the battle to stop grog ruining their communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Prisons, Violence

Title: Substance abuse requires tough action

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 12 July 2002 Writer(s): Ridgeway, Aden News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 622 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Aden Ridgeway Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson Synopsis: Report on Noel Pearson's comments about substance abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Time to mend fences - author Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 13 July 2002 Writer(s): Moscaritolo, Maria News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 417 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Doris Pilkington, author, Rabbit Proof Fence Second spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: Doris Pilkington, author of Rabbit Proof Fence, claimed that prejudice and paternalism were still damaging Australia's indigenous people and their culture. She also called on the Federal Government to confront the pain still felt by the Stolen Generation. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: New laws to fight grog in communities Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 6 August 2002 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew & Odgers, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 546 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Alfred Lacey, deputy chairman, Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council Synopsis: Premier Peter Beattie announced that Indigenous communities would be given the power to crack down on alcohol abuse, removing the power from the community council’s canteens. Beattie said that the changes would be accompanied by extra police powers to crack down on sly- grogging, in a co-ordinated response to the Fitzgerald inquiry. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living

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conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence

Title: ATSIC told to tackle violence Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 29 August 2002 Writer(s): Smith, Kristen & Moscaritolo, Maria News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 331 News Source: ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Pryor, ATSIC Commissioner Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard challenged the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission to direct more of its funding to domestic violence programs. Answering a question in Parliament, Mr Howard told the commission that it should spend less in other areas to accommodate the increased attention that was needed. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Cape York 'champion' scheme a trail for true partnershop Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 3 September 2002 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Invited column Page number: 13 Word length: 881 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, leader, community team, Cape York Partnerships Second spokesperson: Drew Hutton, Greens spokesman Synopsis: Greens spokesman Drew Hutton called the Queensland Government’s decision to require the directors-general of various departments to “champion” the development of partnerships between government and Aboriginal communities “tokenistic”. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics

Title: Another study Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 September 2002 Writer(s): Parrett, Col News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 2040 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Col Parrett, member of the public

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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to South Australian Coroner's criticism of the conditions of the Aboriginal people on Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands. Mentions need for a detoxification and rehabilitation facility. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health Title: Heart attack rate falls dramatically Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 19 September 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 227 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Sushma Mathur, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Improved diet and powerful heart drugs had dramatically decreased the number of people struck down with heart attacks. Briefly mentions that death rates for Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders were six to eight times higher than the general population. Keywords: Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Communities test distribution system. Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 26 September 2002 Writer(s): Moscaritolo, Maria News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 440 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Unnamed Cape York leader Second spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Cape York indigenous communities would be the testing ground for a new streamlined delivery system for government services. All programs from health to unemployment would no longer be administered by separate departments, but by a “broker” working with the communities to decide what resources were needed. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Indigenous reforms long overdue Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 27 September 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 12

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Word length: 403 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Lowitja O'Donoghu, ATSIC chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Australian public support for government spending to help indigenous people overcome woefully poor health and education standards not only depended on the inherent and undeniable value of helping the disadvantaged but in high standards of accountability. Keywords: ATSIC, Education funding, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: ATSIC hopefuls differ on a treaty Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 30 September 2002 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 421 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Jenny Pryor, candidate for ATSIC's deputy chair position Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Jenny Pryor wants ATSIC to be given legislative powers to review progress by departments on indigenous health, housing and education. Keywords: ATSIC, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Teamwork rewarded - Excellence in project management - a special advertising report Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 16 October 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 441 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Stephen Beaty, project manager, South Australian Project of the Year Second spokesperson: David Swallow, WA awards project manager Synopsis: Feature on PPK Environment and Infrastructure, winners of SA Project of the Year for improving the environment health of remote Aboriginal communities. Mentions National Aboriginal Health Strategy (NAHS). Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Creeping curse of diabetes Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 4 November 2002 Writer(s): Hope, Deborah News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 2274 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Don Chisholm, Garvan Institute (Sydney) Second spokesperson: David James, Head of diabetes reserach, Gavan Institute Synopsis: Feature on diabetes in Australia, with section on rate of type 2 diabetes in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Indigenous children most at risk Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 8 November 2002 Writer(s): Bryden-Drown, Sarah News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 333 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Paul Bauert, pediatrician & president, NT branch, Australian Medical Association. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Attributes high rate of middle-ear infections in remote Aboriginal communities to poverty and overcrowding. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Life much shorter for indigenous population Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 15 November 2002 Writer(s): Jones, Chris News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 437 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The annual report of the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy, tabled in the Queensland Parliament, showed that indigenous Queenslander would die more than 20 years before non- indigenous people. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State politics

Title: ATSIC: indigenous review

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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 21 November 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: 102 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Two-thirds of Aboriginal people believed they were in good health despite being fatter other Australians, and having twice the smoking rate and three time the incidence of diabetes. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Aurukun gives up the grog Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 27 November 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 932 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Aboriginal Policy Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The influential Cape York Aboriginal community of Aurukun would introduce strict alcohol consumption laws based on a proposal by the local indigenous community justice group. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Aurukun takes lead with tough liquor laws Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 November 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 848 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Aurukun Aboriginal community, regarded as a leading community in the Cape, introduced tough measures to combat alcohol-induced violence among its people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Violence

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Title: Elder stateswoman left to live in a hazard Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 2 December 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 633 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Vanessa Longbottom, Daughter of elder Linda Longbottom Second spokesperson: Tony Hanrahan, the administrator appointed by the NSW Government to run La Perouse land council. Synopsis: The La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council was unable to complete housing projects, leaving occupants in fibro houses that were meant to have been demolished in the 1980s. Suggests that these and other Indigenous people were living in third world conditions without support from the Australian government. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Hearing crisis for Aboriginal children Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 December 2002 Writer(s): Carson, Vanda News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 178 News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Amanda Leach, senior researcher, Menzies School of Health Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal babies and toddlers in the NT have the highest rate of serious ear infections reported anywhere in the world. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Shortage of GPs will hit crisis point in five years Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 December 2002 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 532 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: David Rivett, chairman, AMA Council of General Practice Second spokesperson: John Horvath, chairman, Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee Synopsis: The Australian Doctor survey of 1140 GPs indicated that a shortage of doctors would soar within five years. Mentions the health of indigenous Australians. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions,

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Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: AMA blames apathy for indigenous health crisis Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 December 2002 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 488 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Ian Ring, Adjunct Professor of Public Health, James Cook University Second spokesperson: Ngaire Brown, CEO, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Synopsis: The Australian Medical Association claimed that the health of indigenous Australians had not improved over the past decade because of federal government apathy. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: No progress noted in Aurukun steps Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 December 2002 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: Regular column Page number: 11 Word length: 658 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the Cape York Fitzgerald inquiry inspired initiatives of the Aurukun community aimed at curbing abuse and alcohol-related violence. However, the Aurukun community's attempt to combat alcohol abuse pre-Fitzgerald needed to be recognised and not attributed to the external forces such as the Government or the media. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: 'Go-slow' on black violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 10 December 2002 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 398 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Jackie Huggins, co-chairwoman, Reconciliation Australia

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Second spokesperson: Fred Chaney, co-chairman, Reconciliation Australia Synopsis: Reconciliation Australia states that efforts to combat domestic violence and child abuse in indigenous communities have moved at a 'glacial pace'. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: The baby or the bottle Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 21 December 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 1675 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Bob Sands, chief executive officer, Kowanyama Community Council Second spokesperson: Jeremy Jimmy, elder, Kowanyama community Synopsis: Discussion of the problem of “Grog Babies”, born to mothers addicted to alcohol. The Kowanyama Aboriginal Community on western Cape York was the first state community to introduce a specific program to counter the problem. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

2003

Title: Blind ambition Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 February 2003 Writer(s): Cosic, Miriam News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 1179 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Mike Lynskey, Chief executive, Fred Hollows Foundation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses work of the Fred Hollows Foundation in indigenous health and why it has focused its efforts overseas. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, International, Living conditions

Title: Work for health Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 February 2003 Writer(s): Edwards, Bill News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12

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Word length: 2321 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Bill Edwards, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Miriam Cosic's article about the work of the Fred Hollows foundation in Aboriginal health. Disputes claims that communities are without electricity, sewerage or houses. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Living conditions, State politics

Title: Reeling in a healthy life Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 3 March 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 133 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A rural health conference in Hobart heard that a fishing project to get socially isolated elderly people involved in group activities revealed fishing was good for your health. The group hoped to extend the program to other isolated people such as women elders from the Aboriginal Community. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Live shorter, receive less - the rural crisis Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 18 March 2003 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 569 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Sue Page, NSW president, Rural Doctors Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses differences in health conditions between rural and remote aboriginals, including the higher proportion of Aborigines living in rural areas being admitted to hospital for diabetes, respiratory disease and heart disease. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Sick at heart Publication: Australian

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Publication date: Saturday, 29 March 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 2102 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Paul Rivvaland, head, foundation set up to address kidney disease crisis Second spokesperson: Steve Brady, Director of Internal Medicine, Alice Springs Hospital Synopsis: Feature on kidney failure in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence

Title: ATSIC 'kidney tour' for ministers Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 31 March 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 315 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Geoff Clark, chairman, ATSIC Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Geoff Clark invited federal ministers on a tour of northern Australia to 'see first-hand' the impact of kidney disease on remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: ATSIC, Disease, Federal politics, Living conditions, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Condom campaign Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 2 April 2003 Writer(s): Gillett, Matt News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 150 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Matt Gillett from the Queensland AIDS council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the Apunipima Cape York Health Council initiative to design condom packs for specific Cape York communities should be supported rather than ridiculed. Keywords: Disease, Federal politics, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Queensland tops list of child abuse cases Publication: Courier-Mail

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Publication date: Wednesday, 2 April 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 203 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Families Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare child protection report revealed that Queensland children made up nearly a third of all proven child abuse cases in Australia, with indigenous children under care and protection orders at nearly six times the rate of other Australian children. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Staying Alive Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 5 April 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 36 Word length: 1469 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Roly Roberts, senior Irrunytju man Second spokesperson: Elaine Jones, young diabetic Synopsis: Profile of the Irrunytju community and the impact of kidney disease on the community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Time to take back the streets Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 15 April 2003 Writer(s): King, Madonna News genre: News Page number: 17 Word length: 950 News Source: Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Mooney, Townsville mayor Second spokesperson: Tony McGrady, Member for Mount Isa Synopsis: Discusses the issue of public drunkenness. Claims that it was "almost exclusively indigenous". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Human degradation persists in boom city Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 17 April 2003

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Writer(s): Maguire, David News genre: Feature Page number: 15 Word length: 531 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of Indigenous homelessness in Cairns. Keywords: Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Poor fellow mining country Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 18 April 2003 Writer(s): Manning, Paddy News genre: Feature Page number: 43 Word length: 2125 News Source: Business First spokesperson: Leon Davis, Chairman, Westpac, and deputy chairman, Rio Tinto Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Leon Davis, chairman of Westpac deputy chairman of Rio Tinto, a champion of the idea of corporate social responsibility and disadvantage faced by Aboriginal people in Australia. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Alarm over jailing of indigenous women Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 21 April 2003 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 313 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: William Jonas, Commissioner, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner William Jonas said that the imprisonment rate of indigenous women was unacceptably high and rising, with a greater proportion in NSW being jailed for minor offences. Dr Jonas said this was occurring “in the context of intolerably high levels of family violence, over-policing for selected offences, ill- health, unemployment and poverty". Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Police, Women's health

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Title: A nation plagued by heart disease Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 28 April 2003 Writer(s): Beaumont, Lucy News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 554 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Gary Jennings, director, Baker Medical Research Institute Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Professor Gary Jennings, director of the World Health Organisation’s centre for research into disease, the Baker Medical Research Institute, warned that one in five Australians had cardiovascular disease, twice the numbers of sufferers in the 1970s. Professor Jennings said the worst incidence of heart disease was among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, who were suffering coronaries in their 30s and 40s, 20 years earlier than typical. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Individual enterprise the key to progress for Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 29 April 2003 Writer(s): Wood, Alan News genre: Editorial Page number: 13 Word length: 865 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Advocates for economic development as a solution to issues in indigenous population. Mentions living standards, poor health, sexual violence, substance abuse, early death. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Aborigines and the workforce Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 30 April 2003 Writer(s): Evans, Ray News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 2063 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Ray Evans, H.R. Nicholls Society Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Alan Wood's article advocating increasing Aboriginal participation in the economic life of the nation. States that this is not a

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straightforward solution because indigenous people have been locked out of the labour market. Mentions that Aboriginal Australians have succumbed to alcoholism, disease and premature death as a consequence of economic decisions made in the past. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous history/archeology, Living conditions

Title: ATSIC rescues debt-ridden indigenous housing co-op Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 3 May 2003 Writer(s): Yallamas, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 271 News Source: ATSIC, Local government First spokesperson: Ian Tonkin, Paroo Shire Mayor Second spokesperson: Synopsis: ATSIC would spend $200,000 to bail out a western Queensland indigenous housing company. It would repair 45 houses to meet health and safety requirements and pay debts to the Paroo Shire Council. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, ATSIC, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: Epidemic of obesity weighs on the nation Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 5 May 2003 Writer(s): Watt, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 427 News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Paul Zimmet, Director of the international Diabetes Institue Second spokesperson: Wendy Edmond, Queensland Health Minister. Synopsis: The international diabetes institute found that that sixty per cent of Australians were carrying excess weight. The Queensland government responded to the report with $1 million allocated to employ nutritionists across the state, and $1 million to be spent on indigenous health issues such as childhood obesity. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Army cuts shortage of houses Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 7 May 2003 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 11

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Word length: 420 News Source: ATSIC, Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Minister responsible for Aboriginal and Islander Policy Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian army was helping Queensland Aboriginal communities address appalling levels of housing and infrastructure. Soldiers would build and renovate houses, improve drainage and sewage infrastructure and fluoridate water. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Aborigines' lot scandalous as in the sixties-Rural and remote health- WA Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 May 2003 Writer(s): Gaffney, Daniel News genre: Feature Page number: Word length: 562 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Bob Kucera, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Valeri Pain, Executive Officer of the Pilbara Division of General Practice Synopsis: Reports on the current state of health of WA's indigenous people. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State politics, Violence

Title: Technology overcome tyranny of ear infections- Rural and remote health WA Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 May 2003 Writer(s): Ooi, Teresa News genre: News Page number: Word length: 415 News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Rob Eikelboom, Senior Research Officer of the University of Western Australia Second spokesperson: Associate Professor Harvey Coates, ear nose and throat specialist Synopsis: Telemedicine used to treat indigenous children with ear infections. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Diet link to indigenous heart disease Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 19 May 2003 Writer(s): Tobler, Helen News genre: News

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Page number: 3 Word length: 330 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Research has found that diets lacking in fruit and vegetables are one reason behind high rates of heart disease in Aboriginal populations. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: Graduate diploma in indigenous health promotion Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003 Writer(s): O'Hagan, Julie-Anne News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 780 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Shane Hearn, course co-ordinator, University of Sydney Synopsis: Discusses a University of Sydney’s course designed for health workers and practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Isolation feeds cycle of domestic violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 June 2003 Writer(s): McKinnon, Michael News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 609 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Michael Forde, QLD District Court judge Second spokesperson: Robyrta Felton, Community Leader Synopsis: Outlines issues of domestic violence in remote indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Battle over booze divides the Cape Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 16 June 2003 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 1065

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News Source: Aboriginal leader, Business, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Gary Kleidon, chief executive, Aurukun Shire Second spokesperson: Peter Opio, executive director, Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council Synopsis: Gary Kleidon, of the Aurukun Shire, said that it was easy to close the pub, but solving alcohol-related crime, violence, unemployment and hopelessness in Aboriginal communities would take more hard work. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Going the distance for women's health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 10 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 221 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Catherine Jones, child health nurse Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A health program servicing remote locations around Queensland was providing female doctors and nurses in rural and remote communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health

Title: Crowded house Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 12 July 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 23 Word length: 1805 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Ah Kit, NT Minister for Community Development Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Feature on Aboriginal housing and its correlation with indigenous education standards. Mentions National Aboriginal Health Strategy. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous education standards, Living conditions, State politics

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Title: PM prepares to offer Aborigines new hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 July 2003 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 476 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, PM Second spokesperson: Synopsis: John Howard is to meet with Aboriginal leaders to discuss indigenous living conditions. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions, Treaty, Violence, Women's health

Title: Cry from the heart echoes in halls of power Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 24 July 2003 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 362 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Alison Anderson, ATSIC commissioner Second spokesperson: John Howard, PM Synopsis: An Aboriginal leaders summit has focused on family violence. Continuation of page 1 story. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: ATSIC calls for better teeth care Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 225 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Eddie Woodely, ATSIC Peninsula Regional Council chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous organisations criticised the State Government’s dental care program in the Cape York area, describing it as ad hoc and inadequate. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: A disease we must be rid of, for good

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 28 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 391 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Stuart Rintoul's article on trachoma in indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: RSPCA targets starving dogs Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 30 July 2003 Writer(s): Gregor, Jason News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 418 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Mark Townend, RSPCA chief executive Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The RSPCA was targeting several key Queensland indigenous communities after identifying long-term and severe animal cruelty issues. Community councils were also concerned disease-ridden animals could contaminate towns’ water supply with urine and faeces. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions

Title: New impetus for change on the Cape Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 31 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 12 Word length: 560 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of John Howard's approach to alcohol-induced violence in Aboriginal communities and his forthcoming visit to Aurukun with indigenous affairs minister Philip Ruddock. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Federal politics, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Take a good hard look, and act Publication: Courier-Mail

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Publication date: Saturday, 2 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Editorial Page number: 23 Word length: 811 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's first visit to a Cape York Aboriginal Community, claiming if provided further evidence of his stated intention to address the appalling living conditions of indigenous Australians on remote communities whose lives were wrecked by alcohol-induced violence and hopelessness. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: A lady to make Howard sit up and listen Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 4 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 713 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Gladys Tybingoompa, former manager, Aurukun state school Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Gladys Tybingoompa, the Wik lady who no black leader, white politician or lawyer dared to cross, would meet with Prime Minister John Howard when he visited to Aurukun as part of the Federal Government's campaign against violence and alcoholism in remote communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Howard sees a new attitude in Cape leaders Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 5 August 2003 Writer(s): Atkins, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 662 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Prime Minister John Howard believed changed attitudes among indigenous leaders would make a trip to Cape York more likely to be productive than it would have been five years previously. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health

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standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence, Women's health

Title: Lift the blanket stifling our people, pleads one young survivor Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 6 August 2003 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 472 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Tania Major Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson Synopsis: In his most significant visit yet to an indigenous community, John Howard was to hear one woman’s story of the nightmare haunting young Australians in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence, Women's health

Title: Allow my people a decent education so we can begin to fix the problems Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 6 August 2003 Writer(s): Major, Tania News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 666 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Tania Major, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission councillor Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Description of growing up in the Indigenous community of Kowanyama. Argues that poor quality schooling and health were holding back young Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide, Women's health

Title: PM hears people's cry from the heart Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 464 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard Second spokesperson: Tanya Major, ATSIC regional councillor Synopsis: Women and children in Aboriginal communities were promised Federal

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Government support to free them from the “terrible scourge of violence” which dominated their lives. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal department of health, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide, Violence

Title: Howard heeds cry for help Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 461 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard Second spokesperson: Tanya Major, regional councillor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Commission Synopsis: John Howard committed to freeing women and children in Aboriginal communites from the "terrible scourge of violence" which dominated their lives. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Letter clouds claims against child services Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 543 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Qld Families Minister Second spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, medical officer, Royal Flying Doctor Service Synopsis: Claims that Dr Lara Wieland, who blew the whistle on family services failings in Aboriginal communities, wrote to Families Minister Judy Spence five months prior to presenting Prime Minister John Howard with a letter detailing health problems on Cape York, including claims Families Department staff were not passing on child abuse notifications to police. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Police, Violence, Women's health

Title: Dealing daily with Cape York Tragedy Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Rimmer, Ann News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14

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Word length: 206 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of issues in Cape York communities. Keywords: Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Helping Aborigines help themselves Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 411 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Tania Major Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses Tania Major's address to John Howard. She told the prime minister what it was like growing up in her Cape York Community. She asked that “you and your government see us as equal partners in the huge task of rebuilding our families, communities and Cape York Peninsula". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence, Women's health

Title: Role is not to question why Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 937 News Source: Medical, Opinion First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Prime Minister John Howard’s visit to remote Aboriginal communities on Cape York was an important statement to the nation that the horrific problems affecting the lives of these people were being treated seriously. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence, Women's health

Title: Hurry up and do nothing Publication: Courier-Mail

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Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 33 Word length: 1070 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Leneen Forde, Qld Governor Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard visited two aboriginal communities to hear about alcoholism and domestic violence first-hand so he could respond at a meeting of premiers and federal ministers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State politics, Violence, Women's health

Title: ATSIC in $24m bid to halt violence Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 22 August 2003 Writer(s): Phillips, Mark News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 242 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Squads of indigenous people would conduct night patrols of their communities as part of a $24 million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission strategy to end family violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Health funding, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Inquiry to quiz Cape Doctors Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 480 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Families Minister Second spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland Synopsis: Officers from the Crime and Misconduct Commission inquiry into the treatment of foster children in Queensland would travel to the state’s north to interview health professionals working in indigenous communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

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Title: ATSIC 'must be open' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 August 2003 Writer(s): Schuber, Misha News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 709 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Lionel Quartermaine, Acting ATSIC chairman Second spokesperson: Sheryl Quatermain, wife of acting ATSIC chairman Synopsis: The acting ATISC chairman has proposed that ATSIC board meetings be held in public to end accusations of secrecy and vested interests. Also argues that ATSIC should hold other government agencies accountable for indigenous living standards. Also suggests the possibility of ATSIC developing their own policies for health, housing, employment and education. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, ATSIC, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Hospital case Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 August 2003 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Editorial Page number: 24 Word length: 1200 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: John Menadue, former head of the PM's Department Second spokesperson: John Deeble, ANU and co-architect of Whitlam govt's Medibank scheme Synopsis: Report on health summit in Canberra. Brief mention of indigenous health. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Our desert blind spot Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 27 August 2003 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: Feature Page number: 9 Word length: 1533 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Hugh Taylor, expert on trachoma Second spokesperson: Olga Haven, Fred Hollows Foundation Synopsis: Feature on trachoma in Aboriginal children.

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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Beattie warns PM on health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 29 August 2003 Writer(s): Jones, Chris & Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 453 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Prime Minister John Howard Synopsis: Queensland appeared set to accept the Commonwealth’s health funding offer after Prime Minister John Howard refused to offer more money. The Prime Minister also said he would push for a commitment from the states and territories to address violence, alcoholism and child abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence, Women's health

Title: Report finds indigenous health still in sorry state Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 August 2003 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 532 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: ABS report Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Figures compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare painted a damning picture of the failure to improve indigenous health. The report, The Health and Welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, showed that death from assault was between six and 22 times higher for Aboriginal males, compared with non-indigenous people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence, Women's health

Title: Lifespan of blacks still 20 years less Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 August 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 7

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Word length: 521 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Ted Wilkes, Noongar Elder & professor, WA's Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Fiona Stanley, expert in child health research & Australian of the Year Synopsis: Despite efforts to improve indigenous health, the age gap between Aborigines and other Australians is still 20 years on average. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Asthma death rates decline since 1990s Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 10 October 2003 Writer(s): Edmistone, Leanne News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 547 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Guy Marks, director, Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A comprehensive asthma study revealed asthma death rates in Australia were declining. However, doctors still didn't know what triggered the condition or why the nation had one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. The report shows that indigenous people were more likely to be affected by asthma that non-indigenous people. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: Card plan to save black welfare cash Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 27 October 2003 Writer(s): Laurie, Victoria News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 490 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Lionel Quartermaine, Acting ATSIC chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The acting ATSIC chairman has suggested a smart card be introduced to link welfare funds to the purchase of clothing, food or education as a way of ensuring benefits reach indigenous children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Living conditions, Treaty

Title: National to-do list on black distress Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 November 2003 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 623 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Lionel Quartermaine, Acting ATSIC chairman Second spokesperson: Amanda Vanstone, Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Reports on the release of Banks's report and the seven-point priority list to fix chronic indigenous disadvantage. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: ATSIC wants action to end disadvantage Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 November 2003 Writer(s): Jones, Chris News genre: Page number: 4 Word length: 484 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Lionel Quartermain, Acting ATSIC chairman Second spokesperson: Amanda Vanstone, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Acting ATSIC chairman Lionel Quatermain commented on the Federal Government's ‘Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage’ report, saying indigenous disadvantage was “a stain on the soul of Australia.” The report showed indigenous people were generally less healthy and wealthy than other Australians and more likely to commit assault and murder. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, State politics

Title: From art to pragmatism Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 17 November 2003 Writer(s): Reys, Shelley News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 182 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Shelley Reys, Arilla Aboriginal Training and Development Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that art offered one way of connecting to Aboriginal beliefs and value systems. Argues that the challenge was to transform that understanding to something tangible that could change people’s lives and circumstances. Keywords: Arts, Living conditions

Title: Weight of world can be deadly Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 21 November 2003 Writer(s): Scott, John News genre: Invited column Page number: 10 Word length: 292 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr John Scott, State Manager of Public Health Services Queensland Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Australia was facing a world epidemic of overweight and obesity, with a resultant significant impact on chronic disease and health

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services. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health, State politics

Title: Patients gain more time with doctor, fewer drugs Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 3 December 2003 Writer(s): Edminstone, Leanne News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 432 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Associate Professor Helena Britt, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released a report showing that patients were spending longer with their doctor but receiving fewer prescriptions. The report also showed that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were visiting GPs, more than local community health centres. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: More men meet to right wrongs Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 6 December 2003 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 230 News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: John Macdonald, Professor of Primary Health Care, University of Western Sydney Second spokesperson: David Patterson, co-ordinator, Yarrabah men's group Synopsis: Claims that Aborigines were joining men’s groups in record numbers as they fought the alcohol and crime which had robbed them of their leadership role. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide Title: Queensland tops fat list Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 December 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 8 Word length: 123 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report found that 18.5 per cent of adult Queenslanders were overweight or obese. The report also showed that Aborigines are twice as likely to be obese as other Australians. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions

Title: A sobering assessment of Gulf life Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 13 December 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 898 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Tony McGrady, Qld Police Minister Synopsis: Claims that Indigenous Affairs Minister Judy Spence was astounded by the Mornington Islander community's angry reaction to control liquor consumption controls which had worked well in other indigenous communities. The residents threw out the elected Community Justice Group and installed their own to immediately overturn the restrictions. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, State politics, Violence

Title: Council moves to cut petrol sniffing Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 13 December 2003 Writer(s): Moore, Tanya News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 492 News Source: Local government, Medical First spokesperson: Gary Kleidon, CEO, Aurukun Shire Council Second spokesperson: Andrew Biven, project officer, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council Synopsis: Aurukun Shire Council was aiming to become the first in the state to replace petrol with Avgas to tackle petrol sniffing. The Council applied for Comgas, a Federal Government initiative which subsidised Avgas aviation fuel in indigenous communities to combat sniffing. Keywords: Child health, Federal department of health, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal Children suffering the most Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 20 December 2003 Writer(s): Lloyd, Graham News genre: News Page number: 6

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Word length: 480 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Minister for Families Second spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Synopsis: A report into foster care in Queensland revealed that ndigenous children fared worse than anybody else. In 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children comprised 5.7 per cent of the state’s child population but made up 23 per cent of all children subject to final orders from the Families Department. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health, Violence

2006

Title: From splendour to squalor in 700 metres Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 14 January 2006 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 823 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Phillip Goodman, community leader, 15-mile Camp Second Margaret Burrenjuck, resident, 15-mile Camp spokesperson: Synopsis: Description of the poor standard of housing at 15-mile Camp, an Aboriginal community near Darwin. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Letters Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 16 January 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Page number: 8 Word length: 847 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to article on Aboriginal living conditions. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Frontier too far Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 4 February 2006 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 2890 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Church/welfare body, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Senator Amanda Vanstone, former minister for indigenous affairs Second Noel Pearson spokesperson: Synopsis: Investigation into the viability of remote Aboriginal settlements. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Housing crisis for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 2006 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 10 Word length: 190 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Elliot McAdam, NT Minister for Housing and Local Government Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Aboriginal minister in the Northern Territory Government warned of a looming "tragedy" causesd by a chronic shortage of indigenous housing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Attitudes to Aboriginal home ownership turned on their head

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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 24 February 2006 Writer(s): Wardill, Steven News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 429 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second Charles Yunupingu, chairman, Galiwin'ku Community Council spokesperson: Synopsis: New Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough, during his first visit to an Aboriginal community, promised home ownership would be a government priority. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Aboriginal doctor honoured for medical research Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 9 March 2006 Writer(s): Davies, Anne & Cubby, Ben News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 349 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Morris Iemma, NSW Premier Second Frank Sartor, Minister for Science and Medical Research spokesperson: Synopsis: One of Australia's foremost indigenous medical researchers, Sandra Eades, has been named the 2006 Woman of the Year, in recognition of her work in identifying links between social factors such as housing and infant health. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Homes for mobile Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 5 April 2006 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Research had found that Aboriginal homes should be built to accommodate large numbers of people and a revolving door of extended family members. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Mobility holds key to indigenous housing Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 6 April 2006 Writer(s): Howden, Saffron News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 338 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Paul Memmott, co-author, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute study Second Stephen Long, co-author, Australian Housing and Urban Research spokesperson: Institute study Synopsis: Research had found that Aboriginal homes should be built to accommodate large numbers of people and a revolving door of extended family members. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: State of the nation - the view from the Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 April 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 27 Word length: 2776 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Joe Hockey, Federal Human Services Minister Second Mervyn Rubuntja, Larapinta Valley community spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of Larapinta Valley in Alice Springs and attitudes of community members to visit by Federal Human Services Minister Joe Hockey in late 2005. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Aborigines in asbestos cases blitz Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 17 April 2006 Writer(s): Higgins, Ean News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 660 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Film/TV/Other media report, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical First spokesperson: David Baran, barrister Second Albert Robinson, resident, Baryulgil spokesperson: Synopsis: Aborigines from a community that mined asbestos for James Hardie Industries under appalling conditions will launch 10 test cases seeking

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compensation for physical and psychological injury. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Circuit breaker Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 1964 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister Second Kim Beazley, Federal Opposition Leader spokesperson: Synopsis: Quarantining welfare payments to buy food may be the lifeline neglected children need. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Welfare to those most in need Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 3 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 12 Word length: 440 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to proposal by Mal Brough, Minister for Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, to withhold payments from some welfare recipients. Mentions existing system in many indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence

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Title: Brokerage plan aims to break cycle of deprivation Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 2006 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 421 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous people, often reluctant to use mainstream health services, would be encouraged to do so by new "brokerage" services. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Real food, less junk for Aboriginal shops - Budget 2006 Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 May 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 553 News Source: Business, Politician First spokesperson: Joseph Elu, chairman, Indigenous Business Australia Second Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Fresh fruit and vegetables will replace junk food in a network of chain- style stores to be rolled out in remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Right from wrong Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 32 Word length: 368 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the sexual abuse of children and women in Aboriginal settlements. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Cry of the innocent

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 2243 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second Mal Brough, Federal indigenous affairs minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that most crucial social and economic indicators have been worsening across indigenous communities, traditional cultural ways and languages have been dying, and a pathology of violence, pornography, promiscuity and sexual abuse has taken hold. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Abuse linked to housing - Proposal to stop crowding Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Writer(s): Norrington, Brad, Karvelas, Patricia & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 755 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal community groups would be stripped of responsibility for housing and funding would be tied to the residents' behaviour under a Howard government plan to improve conditions in indigenous settlements. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Writer(s): Phillips, Roslyn, Allsop, John & Taverner, Richard News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2661 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Letters to the editor about issues facing remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living

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conditions

Title: Homes 'unfit for animals' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 354 News Source: Local government First spokesperson: Greg McLean, mayor, Hopevale Council Second Leigh Robertson, chief executive, Hopevale Council spokesperson: Synopsis: Mayor Greg McLean has warned that more than 40 of the 205 houses in the Hopevale Aboriginal community north of Cooktown in Cape York are "not fit for animals to live in". Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Allocate the resources where they're needed Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Writer(s): Murphy, Judy, Davie, Stuart & Hunt, Colleen News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 942 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to situations in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Blinded by greed, selfishness to indigenous problems Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Writer(s): McAlpine, Elizabeth, Thomas, Tim & Leroux, L News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2576 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to reports on overcrowding and other problems in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Elders back plan for Palm housing Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 417 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Erykah Kyle, chair, Palm Island Council Second Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Leaders of Palm Island, one of the most violent and disadvantaged places in Australia, are supporting a Howard Government plan to strip them of responsibility for community housing. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Not the Third World, just Australia's war zone Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 906 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Other First spokesperson: Terry Bullemor, chief executive, Wadeye Second Gregory Narndu, leader, Wadeye gang spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that gang violence had turned the remote indigenous community of Wadeye into a war zone. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: 'Connectedness' to land ties Aborigines to squalor Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 25 May 2006 Writer(s): Dawson, John, Wilson, Ken & Gamble, Michael J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 11 Word length: 2535 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Letters to the editor relating to the plight of Aboriginals. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Dispossession is a sorry business Publication: Australian

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Publication date: Friday, 26 May 2006 Writer(s): Cosic, Miriam News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 1286 News Source: Business, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Louis G Peachey, editor, Medical Journal of Australia Second Kristin E. McBain, editor, Medical Journal of Australia spokesperson: Synopsis: Compares the glamour of Aboriginal art with the desolation of the people who create it. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Switch from hip-hop to heavy metal signals danger Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: 1182 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Paul Bauert, NT president, Australian Medical Association Second John Howard, Prime Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of issues relating to Aboriginal dysfunction in northern communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Aboriginal babies in appalling death rate Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Banks, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 494 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Jane Freemantle, researcher, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal babies are three times more likely to die than non-indigenous infants, and are significantly more susceptible to potentially preventable deaths. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Powderkeg: poverty, grog and nothing to do make bad neighbours

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Gerard, Ian News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 824 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of a Cape York community in which a 38-year-old unemployed alcoholic has been arrested and charged with committing a series of rapes against an 11-year-old girl. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence

Title: Families forced to call tin sheds home Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 30 May 2006 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 483 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Vince Mundraby, Mayor, Yarrabah Second Uschi Schreiber, director-general, Queensland Health spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the far north Queensland Aboriginal community of Yarrabah needed 150 new homes immediately to help fix its problems. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Aborigines need army: Mundine Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 30 May 2006 Writer(s): Gerard, Ian News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 436 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Local government First spokesperson: Warren Mundine, national president, ALP Second Vince Mundraby, Mayor, Yarrabah spokesperson: Synopsis: ALP national president Warren Mundine has said that the army should provide medical services to Aborigines living in communities plagued by chronic health problems. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Indigenous straight talk only course Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 31 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 28 Word length: 479 News Source: Business, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Police/Court First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Crown prosecutor, Alice Springs Second John Hartigan, chief executive, News Ltd spokesperson: Synopsis: Voices support for a plan for private ownership of housing at Yarrabah and argues for the media to openly discuss problems in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Back to basics Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 3 June 2006 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: Feature Page number: 51 Word length: 1422 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Michael Canendo, resident, Yarrabah Second Vince Mundraby, mayor, Yarrabah spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses housing crisis in Yarrabah.

Keywords: Living conditions Title: A new foundation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 19 June 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 9 Word length: 791 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses housing shortages in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Reclaim control of blacks' destiny

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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark & Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 563 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Health Minister, Tony Abbott, said that a "new paternalism" to replace Aboriginal self-determination was needed to lift communities out of the dysfunction, disease and hopelessness that afflicted them. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Vision, hope the key to indigenous affairs Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 23 June 2006 Writer(s): Bond, John, Goodsir, Don & Williams, Kevin News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 399 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Tony Abbott's call for a "new paternalism" in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: Emergency surgery Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): Wieland, Lara, Heazlewood, Richard & Hadfield, Clive News genre: Invited column Page number: 28 Word length: 1615 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland Second Richard Heazlewood spokesperson: Synopsis: Proposal to address issues in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Paradise refound, and grog's been banished

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony & Gerard, Ian News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 660 News Source: Local government First spokesperson: Peter Guivarra, Mayor, Mapoon Second Desmond Tayley, Mayor, Wujal Wujal spokesperson: Synopsis: Compares Mapoon, a Cape York community without problems of alcohol, violence or abuse, with Wujal Wujal, a community about 500km to the south. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Hope in the details Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): Hicks, Lesley News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 34 Word length: 754 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Lesley Hicks Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that more media coverage should be given to groups and communities of indigenous people that were functioning reasonably well. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: A monstrosity in our midst Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 26 June 2006 Writer(s): O'Connor, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 20 Word length: 839 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Opinion, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that state and federal governments had failed to deal with Aboriginal health and welfare. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal neglect

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 30 June 2006 Writer(s): Quilty, Dr Simon, Farmer, Darren & Hamilton, Solveig News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 17 Word length: 2814 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Dr Simon Quilty Second Darren Farmer, Martu leader spokesperson: Synopsis: Letters to the editor on the plight of Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Mourn less work more, Abbott tells Aborigines Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 6 July 2006 Writer(s): Starick, Paul News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 236 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Health Minister Tony Abbott told Aborigines in South Australia's remote northwest to stop spending three months in mourning for relatives so they could develop a culture of work. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: All is not lost for remote communities Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 2006 Writer(s): Price, Matt News genre: Regular column Page number: 18 Word length: 1083 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second Chris Pyne, parliamentary secretary spokesperson: Synopsis: The Health Minister Tony Abbott and his parliamentary secretary Chris Pyne have travelled to the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence

Title: Caught between two worlds: hope and despair

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 10 July 2006 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 655 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Nathan Djerrkura, indigenous student, Scotch College Second Noel Pearson, indigenous leader spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Nathan Djerrkura, a Yirrkala community member and student at Scotch College, and his experience in returning to his Arnhem Land home. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions

Title: $2.3m to counter Islander diabetes Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 26 July 2006 Writer(s): McDonald, Annabelle News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 364 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Minister for Health Second Stephen Robertson, Qld Health Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Children as young as six are being diagnosed with diet-related diabetes as the disease reaches epidemic proportions in the Torres Strait islands. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions Title: Lives on the brink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 29 July 2006 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: Feature Page number: 31 Word length: 1291 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Patricia Nona, community leader, Torres Strait Second Professor Paul Zimmet, head, International Diabetes Institute, spokesperson: Melbourne Synopsis: Claims that chronic disease affected Torres Strait Islanders at a rate unmatched in the rest of Australia, as a result of distance, poverty, sedentary living, genetics and intermarriage within small island communities. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Ignorance won't make abuse go away

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 7 August 2006 Writer(s): Burton, Muyuru, Smith, Margaret & Bandicha, Yanyi News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 715 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Muyuru Burton, chairwoman, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Second Margaret Smith, vice-chairwomahn, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara spokesperson: Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Synopsis: Representatives from the indigenous Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council discuss domestic violence in remote communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence, Women's health

Title: Profits to come first for remote area shops Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 15 August 2006 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 291 News Source: Business First spokesperson: Alan Williams, former head, Coles Food and Liquor Group Second Roger Corbett, chief executive, Woolworths spokesperson: Synopsis: People setting up shops in remote indigenous areas would be encouraged to concentrate on making profits before examining nutrition and health issues, as part of a scheme by Woolworths, Coles and the Federal Government. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Indigenous children underfed Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 16 August 2006 Writer(s): Edwards, Verity News genre: News Page number: 36 Word length: 434 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Dorothy Scott, director, Australian Centre for Child Protection Second Dr Judith Raftery, historian & visiting senior public health lecturer, spokesperson: University of Adelaide Synopsis: The director of the Australian Centre for Child Protection says the main reason indigenous children are taken away from their families is because

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they are malnourished. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: 10 years and still housing not fixed Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 19 September 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 342 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Chris Evans, Labor's federal indigenous affairs spokesman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Aboriginal community 30 minutes' drive from Sydney's central business district has not received money to rebuild its ramshackle homes more than a year aftert he Howard Govenment promised to fund repairs. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Plight of a community laid bare Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 September 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 36 Word length: 554 News Source: Publication, RCIADC First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of life on Palm Island, including living conditions and health problems. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: 'Diabesity' epidemic hits youth Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 16 October 2006 Writer(s): Miles, Janelle News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 193 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Ashim Sinha, endocrinologist Second Stephen Robertson, Qld Health Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Queensland children as young as 12 were being prescribed blood

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pressure and cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent obesity-related heart attacks and strokes. Claims that obesity was particularly a problem in remote communities. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Brough rebuffs call for more housing cash Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 October 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Karvelas, Patirica News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 337 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second Mal Brough, federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: The Howard Government has rejected a call by the Northern Territory to boost funding for Aboriginal housing after Chief Minister Clare Martin unveiled a modest package to reduce the burden on families living in run-down, overcrowded homes. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: The new deal Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 28 October 2006 Writer(s): Chandler, Jo News genre: Feature Page number: 31 Word length: 2103 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Allan Creek, Aboriginal landowner, Cape York Second Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of a plan to use welfare to pay incentives to Aboriginal people for behaviour that would improve education, health and prospects for finding work, but would also include obligations. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Pool wins applause as school deal pays off Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 30 October 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 461

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News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Martin Burne, principal, Mimili state school Second Mal Brough, federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: The opening of a swimming pool in Mimili, a remote community in South Australia, has improved school attendance. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions

Title: Uranium mine blamed for high Aboriginal cancer rate Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 23 November 2006 Writer(s): Minchin, Liz & Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 480 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Unnamed spokeSwoman for federal Health Minister, Tony Abbott Second Robert Griew, chief executive, NT health department spokesperson: Synopsis: A study by the Federal Government's leading indigenous research body showed that cancer cases among Aboriginal people living near Australia's biggest uranium mine appeared to be almost double the expected rate. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal children 'more stressed' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 23 November 2006 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 696 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Stephen Zubrick, WA Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Second Fiona Stanley, director, WA Telethon Institute for Child Health Research spokesperson: Synopsis: A landmark report has found that Aboriginal children are living with four times more stress than other children, and by age six most of them are already struggling at school. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Brough's fix for Aborigines: living at school Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 6 December 2006 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News

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Page number: 7 Word length: 492 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second Chris Evans, federal Opposition indigenous affairs spokesman spokesperson: Synopsis: A Federal Government revamp of indigenous policy included educating indigenous children from remote communities in boarding schools. Keywords: Living conditions, Medical services - mainstream

Title: Whitefella paternalism is back on the agenda Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 7 December 2006 Writer(s): Loveday, P, Bonney, Chris & Williams, Kevin News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 1264 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to report on proposal by Mal Brough to address Aboriginal issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Living conditions

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Title: Produce pricing hits hard Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 2 January 2007 Writer(s): Miles, Janelle News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 543 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Karen Webb, public health expert Second Stephen Leeder, public health expert spokesperson: Synopsis: A study found that families living in Queensland's most isolated areas paid about $114 a fortnight more to meet basic food needs than their Brisbane counterparts. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Palmed off and abused Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 8 January 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen

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News genre: Invited column Page number: 18 Word length: 852 News Source: Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication First spokesperson: Emeritus Professor Helen Hughes, Senior Fellow, Centre for Independent Studies, Sydney Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that concerns aroused by the Mulrunji case were a long-overdue reaction to failures of policing and jurisprudence towards Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Argues that Aboriginal exceptionalism - apartheid-like policies - was not confined to the law. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Police, Violence

Title: Life and death on the island of despair Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 January 2007 Writer(s): Brown, Malcolm News genre: Feature Page number: 42 Word length: 1279 News Source: Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Barry Moyle, chief executive officer, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council Second Alfred Clay, Aboriginal health liaison officer spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that many residents of Palm Island lived with a permanent sense of brutality and abandonment, resulting in alcoholism and suicide. Details the history of Palm Island, focusing particularly on welfare dependency, and the alcohol management plan introduced in 2007. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: The baseline disadvantage Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 10 February 2007 Writer(s): Viellaris, Renee News genre: Feature Page number: 62 Word length: 1185 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Warren Mundine, national president, ALP Second Victor Hart, manager, Oodgeroo Unit, Queensland Universit of spokesperson: Technology Synopsis: Profile of Aboriginal disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Third World conditions brought to light

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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 10 February 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 240 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Publication First spokesperson: Bob Beard, resident, Mona Mona Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Mona Mona Aboriginal community. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Beattie, Cape mayors in deal Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 13 February 2007 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 268 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Queensland will have its own shared responsibility agreements with Aboriginal communities after Premier Peter Beattie and Cape York mayors agreed that not enough was being done to address alcoholism, violence, unemployment and poor health. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, State politics

Title: Plea from a town with no hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 19 February 2007 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael, Karvelas, Patricia & Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 543 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Greg McLean, Mayor, Hope Vale Second Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader spokesperson: Synopsis: Hope Vale Mayor Greg McLean joined with Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson - who described his home town as a "war zone" - saying the Cape York community was beset by alcoholism, suicide and rampant sexual attacks. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Culture of denial Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 7 March 2007 Writer(s): Nowra, Louis News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 4637 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal elder Second Phyllis Kaberry, anthropologist & author, Aboriginal Women Sacred and spokesperson: Profane Synopsis: Overview of male violence and sexual abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's

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health

Title: Skin deep Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 17 March 2007 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 4343 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Hal Walsh, resident, Palm Island Second Robert Blackley, resident, Palm Island spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of life on Palm Island. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence

Title: Aboriginal missing out on services Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 27 March 2007 Writer(s): Grennan, Harvey News genre: News Page number: 30 Word length: 398 News Source: Local government First spokesperson: Councillor Genia McCaffer, president, Local Government Association Second Councillor Col Sullivan, president, Shires Association spokesperson: Synopsis: The Public Interest Advocacy Centre said government agencies had identified more than 50 Aboriginal communities which had not had a single state agency supervise the quality of their drinking water or the construction or maintenance of urgently needed water infrastructure. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: 'Free provisions a formula to end malnutrition' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 2 April 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony & Murphy, Padraic News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 447 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic First spokesperson: Professor Boni Robertson, Indigenous academic Second Camila Miles, community member, Napranum Community, Cape York spokesperson: Synopsis: Professor Boni Robertson, an Indigenous academic and author of a 1999

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report on violence in indigenous comunities, said governments should subsidise food, formulas and other baby needs for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants to put an end to malnutrition on communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: Lolly cash would fix black health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 2 April 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 294 News Source: Church/welfare body, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Andrew Hewett, executive director, Oxfam Australia Second spokesperson: Dea Thiele, chief executive, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Synopsis: An Oxfam report said Australia would go a long way to fixing the “scandalous” ill health of indigenous people if it spent just a quarter of what it spent on lollies on extra health care. The Oxfam report ranked Australia bottom of wealthy nations in the health outcomes of indigenous citizens because of a lack of political will to meet the indigenous health “crisis”. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Opal as a symbol of good fortune for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 11 April 2007 Writer(s): Abbott, Tony News genre Invited column Page number: 13 Word length: 736 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Tony Abbott downplayed the Oxfam report showing that Australia ranked bottom of wealthy nations for indigenous health standards. Abbott raised a number of examples where there had been improvements in indigenous health factors, such as the Menzies School of Health Research suggesting life expectancy had increased, and government programs like Opal fuel in South Australia, or alcohol sale restrictions in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Aboriginal business Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 17 April 2007

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Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 13 Word length: 485 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that there is a need to encourage greater Aboriginal participation in real work and property ownership as a pathway to breaking the dependence on welfare, boosting self-esteem and improving health and life expectancy in many remote communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Time is right for Long to walk again Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 April 2007 Writer(s): Wallace, Rick News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 497 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Michael Long, indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: AFL champion and indigenous leader Michael Long has backed moves to persuade leading companies to hire more Aboriginal people, saying jobs are a key source of self-esteem and health for indigenous Australians. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Choice is not enough Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 28 April 2007 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Feature Page number: 28 Word length: 1195 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, director, Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that passive welfare in Western welfare states is due to the lack of individual and family responsibility. Mentions impact of tobacco, gambling and obesity on poor health. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Renal health alarming in remote WA Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 5 May 2007

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Writer(s): Laurie, Victoria News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 671 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Christine Jeffries-Stokes, Kalgoorlie-based paediatrician Second spokesperson: Geoffrey Stokes, tribal leader and church pastor Synopsis: Alarming rates of diabetes and kidney disease have been found among Aboriginal people in remote WA Goldfields communities, with more than a third of all adults showing early signs of kidney disease. Several cases of undiagnosed kidney failure requiring dialysis were also found. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Home ownership by Aborigines encouraged under self-help creed Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 9 May 2007 Writer(s): Humphries, David News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 434 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Joe Hockey, Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Synopsis: Aboriginal home ownership and childhood development were high priorities in a budget that extended government emphasis on self- reliance in indigenous affairs. An extra $293 million was promised as a “downpayment” on a seven-year strategy to end housing overcrowding in remote communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: One country, two standards Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 19 May 2007 Writer(s): Skelton, Russell News genre: Feature Page number: 26 Word length: 2665 News Source: Academic, ATSIC, Bureaucrat, Local government, Medical, Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Peter Shergold, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Second spokesperson: Warren Mundine, former ALP president & indigenous politician Synopsis: Details the disadvantages faced by indigenous people compared with non-indigenous Australians, and discusses approaches to combat the disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Breaking the cycle Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Asam News genre: Feature Page number: 32 Word length: 1751 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, director, Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Professor Ian Hickie, director, Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney Synopsis: Professor Fiona Stanley, director of Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, says that the understanding of what's causing the longevity gap has evolved - it is not simply "due to nutrition, or living conditions, or employment or education, although it's all there". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream

Title: A dreamtime idea that can be taken to the bank. Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): Bennett, Peter News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 34 Word length: 345 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Opinion Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: Claims that Mal Brought and Tony Abbott had clarified any doubts about the value the Howard Government placed on Aboriginal people. Argues more needed to be done to alleviate health, housing, education and social justice issues, and to break the cycle of welfare dependence. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Time to end our own apartheid - 1967 referendum: 40 years on Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 1445 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Opinion Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that, after four decades, we should recognise that the experiment of separate development has failed. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Hell of best intentions - 1967 Referendum: 40 years on Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 2614 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Emeritus Professor Helen Hughes Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that isolating Aborigines in homeland communities has been an abject failure and a form of apartheid. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Injustice lives on Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 36 Word length: 167 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal living standards remained far below those of other

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Australians, 40 years after the constitutional change gave the Federal Government power to make laws for Aboriginal Australians and to include Aborigines in the Census. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Doctors' $2b black health remedy Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 28 May 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 525 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mukesh Haikerwal, outgoing president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Federal Opposition Leader Synopsis: Doctors backed Labor’s ambitious plan to eradicate the life expectancy gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians but warned it would come with a price tag of almost $2 billion. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Our state of disgrace Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 31 May 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen News genre: Invited column Page number: 31 Word length: 766 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Emeritus Professor Helen Hughes, senior fellow, Centre for Independent Studies Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that, 40y years after a landmark vote, Queensland's performance on indigenous issues was the worst in the country. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence, Women's health

Title: Mabo decision commemorated Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 16 June 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 296 News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Professor Larissa Behrendt, leading Aboriginal academic Second spokesperson:

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Synopsis: A leading Aboriginal academic claimed that a government-fostered misconception that too much money was spent on indigenous people meant "ill-conceived and ineffective" government policies often went unchallenged. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled

Title: After 15 years of failure, a chance at last - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 538 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Peter Shergold, head, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Peter Shergold, described as Australia's most senior public servant, and his views on the Commonwealth takeover of Aboriginal affairs in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Now for the hard part - action Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Murdock, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 728 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Andrea Adlam, spokeswoman for the Territory's Police Minister, Chris Burns Synopsis: Elders of Mutitjulu told the Northern Territory’s child sex inquiry they were fed up with being used as a political football and no longer wanted to be the centre of controversy. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health

Title: Most talked about - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Morrissey, J, Aitchison, Ray & Sully, Michael News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2335 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person

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First spokesperson: Non-Aboriginal lay person Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Howard Government's NT Intervention. Includes mention of findings (from 30 years previously) that poor diet was causing retardation of brain growth in Aboriginal infants in Central Australia, which in turn made them lifelong slow-learners. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Call for troops a year ago Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Nader, Carol News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 389 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Paul Bauert, former Northern Territory president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Dr Peter Beaumont, Australian Medical Association Northern Territory president Synopsis: Just over a year ago a Northern Territory paediatrician, Paul Bauert, feared the condition in which Aboriginal children lived in the remote community of Wadeye were so dire that he urged the Government to send in troops to protect them Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: It's time we stepped back - Treasury Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Coorey, Phillip News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 265 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Ken Henry, Secretary of the Treasury Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The secretary of the Treasury, Ken Henry, said that improving the wellbeing of indigenous Australians in a sustainable fashion could require the removal of all government assistance. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Time to remove welfare: Treasury Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Coorey, Phillip & Marriner, Cosima News genre: Feature

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Page number: 5 Word length: 567 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Ken Henry, secretary of the Treasury Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Ken Henry, the secretary of the Treasury, said that improving the wellbeing of indigenous Australians in a sustainable fashion could require the removal of all government assistance. Dr Henry said that passive welfare payments undermined workforce participation. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Most talked about - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Heinrich, Max, Lamb, Barry & Quilty, Simon News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2583 News Source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Simon Quilty Second spokesperson: Charlie Ward Synopsis: Responses to the NT intervention, including comments on poor living conditions and the incidence on non-indigenous perpetrators. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Intervention, Living conditions

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Title: Most talked about - Troops in NT Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Dobinson, John, Biven, Andrew & Gardner, Graeme News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 2129 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Publication First spokesperson: John Dobinson, North Balwyn, Vic Second spokesperson: Andrew Biven, Maningrida, NT Synopsis: Responses to the NT Intervention. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Disaster plan Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Arts review Page number: 14 Word length: 1202 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Helen Hughes, author, Land of Shame Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Review of Helen Hughes' Land of Shame, which aims to provide a prescription for Aboriginal ills. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: A black history Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Chilcott-Moore, Tanya News genre: Feature Page number: 50 Word length: 1505 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Boni Robertson Second spokesperson: Desley Boyle, Qld Child Safety Minister Synopsis: Discusses the incidence of violence and sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities, in response to the Federal Government's Intervention in NT Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health Title: Right to a life Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007

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Writer(s): Lloyd, Graham & Higgins, Ean News genre: Feature Page number: 19 Word length: 1820 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Federal Opposition leader Synopsis: Discusses the NT Intervention, with attention to specific communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Food substandard and too dear Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 3 July 2007 Writer(s): Murphy, Padraic News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 203 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Mark Wenitong, president, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that urgent government action was needed to ensure fresh fruit and vegetables were available at affordable prices in remote communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions

Title: What goes unmeasured is ignored Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Gittings, Ross News genre: News Page number: 15 Word length: 1034 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Gary Banks, chairman, Productivity Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Outline of a report from the Productivity Commission, Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Rethink in Alice on Brough's $70m deal - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News

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Page number: 7 Word length: 566 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: David Donald, housing manager, Tangentyere Council Second spokesperson: Unnamed spokesperson for Elliot McAdam, NT Housing Minister Synopsis: Residents of Alice Springs's squalid town camps will try to revive a $70 million federal offer they spurned two months ago to rebuild their communities, in exchange for giving control of their land to the Northern Territory Government. Keywords: Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Action necessitated by Martin Government neglect Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 5 July 2007 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 16 Word length: 1139 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Rolf Gerritsen, former director of economic policy, Chief Minister's Department Second spokesperson: Sean Bowden, barrister and Labor Party member Synopsis: Discusses political neglect of indigenous needs in the Northern Territory and the need for changes. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Poor reception for abuse teams Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 10 July 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 471 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Medical First spokesperson: Irene Fisher, indigenous-run Sunrise Health Service Second spokesperson: Bev Manton, elected chairwoman, NSW Aboriginal Land Council Synopsis: Indigenous health workers in the Northern Territory had mixed responses to the Federal Government's rolling stocktake of 73 communities. Irene Fisher, from the indigenous-run Sunrise Health Service, said most of the information had already been provided in submissions sent to Canberra. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: PM vows to push alcohol policy Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia

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News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 461 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: John Howard has vowed to push ahead with proposals to restrict alcohol in indigenous communities, stating the Northern Territory Government's initiatives were inadequate. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Rehousing work will take years - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 14 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 620 News Source: Bureaucrat, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Major-General David Chalmers, operational commander, Commonwealth Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: Sue Gordon, chairwoman, Commonwealth Intervention taskforce Synopsis: The commonwealth taskforce in charge of the emergency intervention in indigenous Australia is expecting to launch a billion-dollar project that would involve building thousands of houses in communities in central Australia and the Top End. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Derelict housing shame - Fund cuts leave indigenous families in squalor Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 14 July 2007 Writer(s): Chilcott, Tanya News genre: News Page number: 30 Word length: 396 News Source: Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Steve Best, environmental health officer, Mount Morgan Shire Council Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Claims that seven children and three adults were forced to live in a home with exposed and faulty electrical wiring, exposed asbestos and rotting walls and floorboards for 12 months, and that about 2000 homes across Queensland face a similar fate after the Federal Government cut off maintenance funding to regional indigenous housing corporations. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Ignored : lessons learnt on the ground

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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 16 July 2007 Writer(s): Martin, Philip News genre: Invited column Page number: 13 Word length: 821 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the Government's plan to improve indigenous communities. Argues that the plan ignored lessons learnt on the ground, and that research underpinning the report was incomplete. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: No escape from cycle of filth as kids go deaf Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 21 July 2007 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 434 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Nicolette deZoete, Balgo, WA Second spokesperson: Robyn Smythe, child health nurse, Balgo, WA Synopsis: Cockroaches and dead flies are being syringed out of the ears of Aboriginal children in remote Western Australia and their hearing is so poor that some are being educated by loudspeakers. At Balgo, 85 per cent of school-age children cannot hear properly, leading to learning difficulties and social disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Living conditions

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Title: Wagging the finger Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 21 July 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: Feature Page number: 32 Word length: 1482 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Family and Community Services Second spokesperson: Michael Raper, president, National Welfare Rights Network Synopsis: Welfare groups were appalled at the government’s move to give Centrelink the power to manage the payments of parents who were identified as neglecting their children, to make sure things such as rent, food and health costs were met. In the Northern Territory intervention, half of all income support and family assistance payments would be mandatorily quarantined, without the need to prove that parents were neglecting their children. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Race & racism

Title: Surely five years would never, ever become 99 Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 27 July 2007 Writer(s): Ackland, Richard News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 807 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Howard might seek to control aboriginal land for longer than the 5 year expected by the intervention legislation. Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, said the government needed to have control over homes to ensure that people were living in hygienic conditions. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Saving children’s lives a matter of long-term will Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 31 July 2007 Writer(s): Fiona Stanley News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 872 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Details Dr Fiona Stanley's experience as a paediatrician working with children from remote indigenous communities. Argues that the

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government needs to affect long term change to overcome problems caused by living conditions. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Teenagers tackle cruel cycle - Voice of Young Australia - A special advertising report Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 10 August 2007 Writer(s): Bourchier, Daniel News genre: Feature Page number: 33 Word length: 923 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Natoia Plummer, community member, Tennant Creek Second spokesperson: Tristan Duggie, community member, Munkarta community Synopsis: Profile of two indigenous teenagers who are hoping to make a better future for themselves. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Brough red-faced over leak Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 10 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 501 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Labor's indigenous affairs spokeswoman Synopsis: A leaked internal government report has found that small remote indigenous communities with fewer than 100 people are healthier environments than larger towns and also have strong economic possibilities. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: Outbreak outstations out of harm's way - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 August 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 493 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Nancy Raggett, community member, Bunghara Synopsis: Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough has said that many remote outstations might no longer be viable. But, according to a leaked report written for the minister, many are thriving where larger centres have failed. Most are backwaters that have little future in an economic sense, but do shelter family groups from the social ills of larger communities. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Desert sweep Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 August 2007 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 19 Word length: 2334 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Nancy Raggett, community member, Bunghara Synopsis: Claims that the 500-page NT National Emergency Response legislation aims at nothing less than the refashioning of indigenous northern Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Suffer the children Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 13 August 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 17 Word length: 516 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the deliberate policy of separate development for Aborigines has failed utterly. Describes children and adults living in conditions of appalling squalor in Hoppy's Camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs. Keywords: Intervention, Living conditions

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Title: Brough slams Territory as bad landlord Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 15 August 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 567 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Howard Government says it will have to amend its Northern Territory intervention legislation only days after it was introduced to parliament because the Territory's Labor Government had failed to be a good landlord. Keywords: Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Black dollars that go everywhere but to blacks. Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 21 August 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel & Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 880 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Jenny Machlin, Opposition indigenous affairs spokeswoman Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal minister for Aboriginal affairs Synopsis: Claims that, despite the impression that Aboriginal spending was soaring, approximately $25 million less than promised in the budget was spent on indigenous health, and the indigenous housing program was underspent by $60 million in 2006-07. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions

Title: Stretched to get beyond the basics of maintenance Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 22 August 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel & Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 750 News Source: Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Oscar Ah Mat, property maintenance officer, Tangertyere Council Second spokesperson: David Donald, housing and environmental health manager, Tangentyere Council. Synopsis: The Tangentyere Council, which managed 204 house in 19 town camps around Alice Springs, said that its focus was not on maintaining the

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homes as assets but rather the health of the people inside their houses. The council said they only had enough funding to tick off three of the nine points of the Federal Government's National Indigneous Housing Guide check lists. Keywords: Federal politics, Living conditions

Title: Apathy, so rorts go on Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 22 August 2007 Writer(s): Barnett, Jan & McHugh, Michael News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 130 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to previous article (“Black dollars that go everywhere but to blacks”, 21 August 2007) claims that the government was blatant and arrogant in rorting the Australian public through the creative accounting of indigenous funding. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Swimming pool an oasis for desert children Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 499 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Joe Young, Chairman, Kintore Community Council Second spokesperson: Neil Ewart, chief executive, Kintore Community Council Synopsis: Construction has started on a swimming pool in Kintore, a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. Studies of indigenous health have consistently shown a marked improvement in children whose home town has a swimming pool. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions Title: Brough opens coffers to fix black ghettos - Housing blueprint the backbone of bid to help children in NT Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 1 September 2007 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 447 News Source: Politician

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First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: More than half a billion dollars would be poured into indigenous housing as the Federal Government attempted to end the era of "Besser block ghettos". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Minor ailment putting kids' lives at risk Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 6 September 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 445 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Keturah Zimran, resident, Haasts Bluff, NT Second spokesperson: Valerie Coomber, nurse, Haasts Bluff, NT Synopsis: Claims that scabies - a burrowing mite that is easily treatable - is a major threat to the health of children all across central Australia. Secondary infections can contribute to kidney disease later in life, or heart problems. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions

Title: Dodson lashes out at 'sinister intervention' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 September 2007 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 505 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Pat Dodson, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal leader Synopsis: Aboriginal leader Pat Dodson has penned a savage attack on the Howard Government's intervention in the Northern Territory, describing it as a sinister attempt to extinguish indigenous culture. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: No home . . . but no urgency from taskforce - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 September 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 535 News Source: Aboriginal lay person

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First spokesperson: Sammy Marritja, resident, Milingimbi Second spokesperson: Joe Mawunydjil Garawirrtja, Uniting Church minister, Milingimbi Synopsis: Claims that there will be no shortage of problems demanding attention when the Howard Government's indigenous taskforce establishes a presence at Miningimbi. Despite a population of more than 1300, the community has no police, relying instead on officers from the nearby community of Maningrida. There are several nurses, but no doctor. Overcrowding is a constant problem, and cannabis use is increasing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Police, Violence, Women's health

Title: Touch more generosity, a lot less harm. Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 18 September 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: Editorial Page number: 11 Word length: 703 News Source: Opinion, Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Points out the irony of Coca-Cola Amatil announcing that people in the Northern Territory consume more Coke products than any other place in the world while the indigenous people of the Northern Territory had diabetes at two to four times the national average. Argues that if 25 cents from each cigarette packet, a dollar from each case of beer, and five cents from each can of pop went into a fund, it would close the $460 million gap in health services between black and white Australians. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Intervention bill blows out to $1.3bn Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 September 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 491 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Labor indigenous affairs spokeswoman Synopsis: The cost of the intervention in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory has soared to more than $1.3 billion over the next four years, with most of the investment earmarked for the repair and construction of houses. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

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Title: A welcome intervention, if done with sensitivity Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 24 September 2007 Writer(s): Jensen, Peter News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 724 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the Federal Government’s intervention highlighted the complexity of indigenous health problems. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Support for federal intervention Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 385 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Bureaucrat, Other First spokesperson: Leo Abbott, representative, Federal Government's Aboriginal Leadership Program Second spokesperson: Major General David Chalmers, commander, NT Intervention taskforce Synopsis: Leaders from four Northern Territory Aboriginal communities whose residents have stopped receiving half their welfare payments in cash have expressed support for federal government measures in their communities, despite concerns about the way the reforms had been enforced. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Outback migration brings health fears Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 8 October 2007 Writer(s): Akerman, Pia News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 498 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Cephas Stanley, chief executive, Pika Wiya Health Service Second spokesperson: Jay Weatherill, SA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: Argues that health services fear they lack resources to deal with the "explosive" social and medical problems created by Aborigines moving from central Australia's desert lands to government-run "summer camps" on the South Australian coast. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living

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Title: Schooling, jobs cure for kava hangover Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 October 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen News genre: Invited column Page number: 16 Word length: 822 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Helen Hughes, senior fellow, Centre for Independent Studies, Sydney Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the use of kava in northeast Arnhem Land. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Grog is town's grim reaper Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 12 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 376 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court First spokesperson: Joe Ross, Aboriginal leader, Fitzroy Crossing Second spokesperson: John Hallet, former Kimberley policeman Synopsis: Aboriginal actor Stanley Mirando became the latest victim of the alcohol crisis gripping Fitzroy Crossing, when he died after a heavy drinking session. He was 47. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Suicide

Title: Aboriginal health hit by high food cost Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 12 October 2007 Writer(s): Chilcott, Tanya News genre: News Page number: 20 Word length: 331 News Source: Church/welfare body, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Shayne Blackman, national administrator, Uniting Church Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress Second spokesperson: Adrian Carson, chief executive, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council Synopsis: Argues that rampant health problems and poverty were being further entrenched in Aboriginal communities by unaffordable food prices. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Indigenous households' helping hand Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 October 2007 Writer(s): Williams, Sue News genre: Feature Page number: 8 Word length: 1265 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Paul Pholeros, Sydney architect Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of Aboriginal community housing and how to improve it. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Third of homes crowded Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 October 2007 Writer(s): Ryan, Siobhain News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 289 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Helen Johnstone, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Welfare Unit, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that more than a third of indigenous community housing was overcrowded, with some homes lacking basic necessities such as water, power and sewerage. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Slight improvement, but many still missing out Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 18 October 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 154 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that chronic overcrowding in indigenous housing was easing, and more indigenous people were becoming home owners, but Aborigines were still living in houses without sewerage and electricity despite unprecedented national prosperity. Keywords: Living conditions

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Title: A never-never land for sense Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 October 2007 Writer(s): Watson, Don News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 1927 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the aborigines of remote aboriginal communities should not be blamed for the poor health of the communities, but that the Department of Health were at least partly to blame for their poor oversight of contractors and departmental decisions. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled Title: Housing crisis fuels neglect and abuse - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 October 2007 Writer(s): Jeeves, Jessica News genre: Feature Page number: 18 Word length: 3538 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Elliot McAdam, NT Minister for Housing Second spokesperson: Ruth Napaljarri Stewart, resident, Yuendumu Synopsis: Claims that, by taking over 73 Northern Territory indigenous town leases for five years, the federal Government was also inheriting inadequate and poorly maintained public housing stock in the communities. Keywords: Living conditions

Title: Territory for hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 15 Word length: 1754 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Sharon Robinson, store manager, Titjikala Second spokesperson: Tanya Lucky, chairwoman, Imanpa Council Synopsis: Overview of the impact of the NT Intervention on Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Overseas aid for a town left behind - Election 2007 - The Campaign

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Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 26 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 501 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Church/welfare body, Politician First spokesperson: Roslyn Nangalla Peterson, resident, Epenarra Second spokesperson: Jessie Beasley, co-founder, Epenarra Synopsis: Profile of Epenarra, 207km southeast of Tennant Creek, a community that has been left behind by governments and receives aid from World Vision. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Poor construction bigger problem - Indigenous Australia - Special report Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 3 November 2007 Writer(s): Weisser, Rebecca News genre: Feature Page number: 106 Word length: 1209 News Source: Academic, Other First spokesperson: Paul Pholeros, director, Healthabitat Second spokesperson: Helen Hughes, economist Synopsis: Housing is a big issue in indigenous communities but, too often, construction is poor and materials ill-suited to harsh and remote environments. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Outpost 'sidestepped' but keeps eyes on the ball Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 20 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 522 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Steve Japananga Dixon, local council member, Lajamanu Second spokesperson: Peter Jangala Jigili, Council president, Lajamanu Synopsis: The most remote large Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory has complained it has been missed by the federal Government's intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Indigenous incentives a clear answer Publication: Australian

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Publication date: Monday, 26 November 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Nigel News genre: News Page number: 36 Word length: 645 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: John Sanderson, special adviser on indigenous affairs to the government of Western Australia Second spokesperson: Alan Carpenter, WA Premier Synopsis: An Indigenous employment and economic forum was to be held in Perth to canvass issues relating to Aboriginal employment in Western Australia. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Way forward exists on NT Intervention Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 17 Word length: 589 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Simon Kearney, journalist, Australian Second spokesperson: Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that the benefits of the commonwealth intervention to protect Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory can in part be measured by the dramatic growth in food sales on indigenous communities. Urges Kevin Rudd to continue the intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Camps are like 'open sewers' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 29 November 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 417 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Local government First spokesperson: Kevin Byrne, Mayor, Cairns Second spokesperson: "Bluey", squatter camp dweller Synopsis: A north Queensland mayor claimed that Queensland's squatter camps were "filthy, squalid, sites of shame" needing urgent removal. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Don't leave us now Publication: Australian

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Publication date: Thursday, 29 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 1880 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Joe Rawson, resident, Titjikala Second spokesperson: Alison Anderson, NT MP, seat of Macdonnell Synopsis: Overview of the NT Intervention from the perspective of Aboriginal people in various communities and implications for the new Labor Government. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions, Suicide, Women's health

Title: Mundine sees a vision splendid Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 December 2007 Writer(s): Walter, Brad News genre: News Page number: 68 Word length: 768 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Anthony Mundine, the Man, Indigenous Boxer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Anthony Mundine supported the Labor Government’s planned formal apology for the Stolen Generation. Keywords: Apology, Living conditions, Stolen generations

Title: Swings and roundabout of indigenous fortune Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 December 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 29 Word length: 1291 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Linda Burney, national vice-president, ALP Second spokesperson: Rosanna Capolingua, president, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: Details the efforts of Mal Brough in the radical intervention in Northern Territory indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions

Title: Reform perhaps, but basics first Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 7 December 2007

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Writer(s): Martin, Philip News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 819 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, indigenous affairs minister Second spokesperson: Andrew Fraser, Queensland police minister Synopsis: The remote far northern Queensland Aboriginal community of Aurukun rioted for the third time in a year. Keywords: Living conditions, Violence

Title: Indigenous health expert looks for change Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon & Berkovic, Nicola News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 404 News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Bill Glasson, member, NT Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: A member of the taskforce overseeing the commonwealth intervention in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities has welcomed the election of the Rudd Government as an opportunity to make changes to the federal action in indigenous affairs. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

Title: Most talked about - Aurukun rape case Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 December 2007 Writer(s): Boulton, Dr John, Berk, Laura E & Benham, Daphne News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2659 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Dr John Boulton Second spokesperson: Ruth Goozeff Synopsis: Responses to the outcome of a court case involving the rape of a 10-year- old girl in Aurukun. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Cut-off, neglected community plagued by unruly youths and inadequate policing - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): Murphy, Padraic & Elks, Sarah News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 541 News Source: Local government First spokesperson: Neville Pootchemunka, Mayor, Aurukun Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Aurukun. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions

Title: System failing the children Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: Feature Page number: 73 Word length: 1153 News Source: Academic, Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Richard Barrie, principal, Aurukun school Second spokesperson: Professor Boni Robertson, Griffith University Synopsis: Discusses the lack of advancement by indigenous people in Cape York, despite so many media reports, inquiries and hundreds of recommendations. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Inquest told of damaged children - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 Writer(s): Gosch, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 512 News Source: Academic, Police/Court First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, former Australian of the Year Second spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, former Australian of the Year Synopsis: Former Australian of the Year Fiona Stanley told the Western Australian coronial inquest into the alcohol or cannabis-related deaths of at least 23 Aborigines form the Kimberley that serious health issues such as fetal alcohol syndrome were creating a second stolen generation among the indigenous population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

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Title: Fitzroy businessmen living the good life Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 21 December 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 469 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Business, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Wayne Bowen, managing partner, Crossing Inn pub Second spokesperson: Wes Morris, co-ordinator, Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre Synopsis: Claims that businessmen central to the deals that resulted in the exclusion of Fitzroy Crossing Aborigines from the profits of their own company are white Australians living in relative luxury in Perth. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions

Title: Cape trial for radical solution - Welfare payments under threat Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 22 December 2007 Writer(s): Wardill, Steven News genre: News Page number: 375 Word length: 375 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: A historic trial would be conducted in four Queensland indigenous communities, forcing families to meet basic responsibilities or face losing control of their welfare. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence

Title: Community breakdown Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 29 December 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 1876 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that real responses were needed for real problems and for fellow Australians to face up to the reasons for dysfunction in some Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health

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