The Media and Indigenous Policy Project
Index of Indigenous Health Articles Alcohol & Drugs 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, Alcohol & Drugs 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
Further information about the Media and Indigenous Policy 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 project was supported under the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Projects funding scheme (DP0987457), with additional funding supplied by the Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra.
Keyword: Alcohol & drugs
1988
Title: Health, schooling improve with liquor control plan Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Writer(s): Odgers, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 457 News source: Local government, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, State Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Alcohol-related health problems dropped 80 per cent in the month after liquor restrictions were introduced in the Cape York Aboriginal community of Aurukun. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions
Title: 1788 Revisited Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 21 January 1988 Writer(s): Watson, Maureen News genre: Editorial Page number: 1 Word length: 1439 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Maureen Watson Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Compares the treatment of Aboriginal people in 1788 with 1988. Claims that Aboriginal people established their own medical, legal and housing services as well as their own schools, magazines, newspapers and broadcast and TV studios without government assistance. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous politics
Title: Goodwill keeps the yobbos in line Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 January 1988 Writer(s): Brown, Malcolm News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 895 News source: Aboriginal leader, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Gary Foley, Aboriginal activist
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses emergency services operations in relation to Aboriginal protests and the Tent Embassy. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Bicentennial, Indigenous politics, Police, Race & racism
Title: Rock singer wanted for anti-alcohol role Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 January 1988 Writer(s): AAPA US News News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 3 Word length: News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hatton, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Rosckstar Tina Turner had been asked by the Northern Territory Government to join its fight against petrol sniffing and alcohol abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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: 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
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Page number: 3 Word length: 455 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mr Jones, 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: 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. 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: Aborigines less likely to drink, study finds Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 26 March 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 471 News source: Academic, Church/welfare body, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Carol Watson, research officer N.T Drug and Alcohol Bureau Second spokesperson: Mr Frank Brennan, Australian Catholic bishops' adviser on Aboriginal affairs Synopsis: A study by the Northern Territory Drug and Alcohol Bureau found that Aborigines were about five times more likely than other Australians to abstain from alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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Title: Aborigines more likely to avoid alcohol, study finds Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 26 March 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News Page number: 32 Word length: 200 News source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Dr Carol Watson, research officer at the Northern Territory Drug and Alcohol Bureau. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study by the Northern Territory Drug and Alcohol Bureau found Aborigines were about five times more likely than other Australians to abstain from drinking alcohol. Dr Carol Watson told a World Health Organisation drugs conference in Sydney the study dispelled the common myth all Aborigines were big drinkers. Notes that two-thirds of Aboriginal drinkers drank to dangerous levels under the National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: 'Extinction' threat to Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 9 April 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 238 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Report from Federal Health Department Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report from the Federal Health Department claimed that unless Aboriginal alcohol consumption was checked it could contribute to the extinction of the race. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal department of health
Title: Jail hell without end for a tormented Black Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 16 April 1988 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: Editorial Page number: 13 Word length: 1583 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Bureaucrat, Medical, Police/Court
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First spokesperson: John Jefferson Bray, South Australia's Chief Justice Second spokesperson: Chris Charles, Andrew Kiltie's solicitor Synopsis: Discusses treatment of Andrew Kiltie, an Aboriginal man described as having a behaviour disorder, in Yatala maximum security prison in South Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Prisons, Suicide, Violence
Title: Black win restrictions on Kava Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 10 May 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 14 Word length: 100 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Legislation would be introduced to restrict the sale of kava, following calls by Aborigines in Western Australia for a curb on kava drinking. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Living conditions, Police, Prisons, Race & racism, State politics, Violence
Title: Black health "world's worst" Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 25 May 1988 Writer(s): AAPGROUP
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Keyword: Alcohol & drugs
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 that of any other population group. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, International, Living conditions
Title: Top End quandary on kava control Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 21 June 1988 Writer(s): Grutzner, Anna News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor John Mathews, director, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Concern about kava drinking in Arnhem Land communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Hard slog for envoy of Maralinga blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 25 June 1988 Writer(s): Langsam, David News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 1316 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Joan Wingfield, student at Canberra's Institute of Aboriginal Studies, representative of Kokotha People's Committee, the treaty '88 Committee for Aboriginal Deaths in Police Custody Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Joan Wingfield, a student at Canberra's Institute of Aboriginal Studies, who had 'stumped' across Western Europe to promote the Australian Aboriginal treaty and denounce uranium mining. Briefly mentions her concerns about Aboriginal children growing up to be alcoholics, or addicted to drugs or petrol sniffing.
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Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Federal politics, International, Land rights, Treaty
Title: A great centre for those on brink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 18 July 1988 Writer(s): Wahquist, Asa News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 436 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Mrs Coral Dunlop, administrator, drop-in centre, Wilcannia Second spokesperson: Mrs Suzanne Hall Synopsis: Overview of workshop on dealing with child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence, Women's health
Title: Alcoholism 'hits displaced peoples' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 21 July 1988 Writer(s): Murray, R News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 300 News source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Mr Cliff Fua, Health Department's Aboriginal alcoholims program director, and recipient of the Churchill Fellowship. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Mr Cliff Fua has returned from an American study tour, where he found that North American Indians and New Zealand Maoris, suffered from alcoholism similarly to Australian Aborigines. Mr Fua, the Health Department’s Aboriginal alcoholism program director, said that methods used among North American Indians were the same as those used in Queensland, but they received more government funding. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Drug dealers peddling heroin to blacks Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 29 July 1988 Writer(s): AAPGROUP News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 2 Word length: 100
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News source: Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Bob Taylor, director of the Orana health region. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW health department claimed that drug dealers are peddling cheap heroin in a New South Wales Aboriginal Reserve. Cases of AIDS had resulted from shared needles. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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: Sober success, in black and white Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 9 August 1988 Writer(s): Maher, Sid News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Other First spokesperson: Charlie Ah Wing, manager, KASH, the Kalkadoon Aboriginal Sobriety House, Mount Isa Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Charlie Ah Wing, a Chinese Aborigine, and KASH, the Kalkadoon Aboriginal Sobriety House. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Police plea for action after WA Riot Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 August 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News
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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: NT liquor laws 'fail Aborigines' Publication: Australian Publication date: Sunday, 28 August 1988 Writer(s): Morrison, James News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Justice Michael Maurice, Northern Territory Supreme Court Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Northern Territory Supreme Court judge criticised the Territory's Liquor Act, describing its protection of Aborigines from the problems of alcohol as inadequate. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
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 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
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Keyword: Alcohol & drugs
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: Expert plans end to black drink trouble Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 8 September 1988 Writer(s): Hammond, Philip News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: 300 News source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Mr Cliff Fau, alcohol and drug dependency service, Queensland Health Department & recipient of the Churchill scholarship study tour. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Mr Cliff Fau, Queensland Health Department alcohol and drug dependency service, claimed that a community approach to the Aboriginal drinking problem could turn communities to 100 per cent sobriety. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: A race of sociopaths or is it the system? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 20 September 1988 Writer(s): Williams, Graham News genre: Feature Page number: 19 Word length: 1215 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Marjorie (not her real name) Aboriginal mother Second spokesperson: Dr Heather Goodall, lecturer in Aboriginal history at Macquarie University Synopsis: Discusses the forcible removal of Aboriginal children from their families. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Prisons, Stolen generations, Violence
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Keyword: Alcohol & drugs
Title: GP faces his hardest task Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 October 1988 Writer(s): Callander, Diana News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Gary Erikson, GP Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Dr Gary Erikson, who spent 6 months working at the Wiluna medical service, catering to the mostly Aboriginal population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease
Title: Kava bans no help Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 12 November 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 11 Word length: 32 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Sydney conference has heard that government attempts to ban kava, a traditional Fijian brew, would not solve the kava drinking problems among Australian Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, International, State department of health
Title: Beer at centre of NT Riot Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 5 December 1988 Writer(s): Cooke, Karen News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 261 News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Chief Inspector David Moore of the Northern Territory. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A riot erupted in Port Keats, a small town 300 kilometres south-west of Darwin, and 300 cartons of beer were taken from the Port Keats social club. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Riot, Violence
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Keyword: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Petrol sniffing 'deadly habit' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 15 December 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Jim Baker, member, Western Australian Government working party Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Petrol sniffing causes more deaths among Aborigines than lung cancer among smokers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Fewer blacks detained for drinking Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 19 December 1988 Writer(s): Moore, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 553 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Don Weatherburn, director of the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: According to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the number of intoxicated Aborigines taken to police stations in NSW had fallen sharply, although alcohol abuse among Aborigines remains extremely high. The statistics showed a 22.2 per cent drop in 1987 over previous years. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Violence
Title: Takeaway alcohol: Blacks seek ban Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 December 1988 Writer(s): Cooke, Karen News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 438 News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Justice Asche, Chief Justice of the Northern Territory Supreme Court. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Members of three Central Australian Aboriginal communities made an application to the Supreme Court for an injunction to stop a licensed
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proprietor form selling takeaway alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Violence
Title: Drunk detention reflect policing policies Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 22 December 1988 Writer(s): Cunneen, Chris News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 345 News source: Other First spokesperson: Chris Cunneen, Campaign for Criminal Justice Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the latest figures for detention under the Intoxicated Persons Act. Notes that 19 per cent of people detained by police in 1987 were Aboriginal. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Violence
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: Black detentions: Things are improving Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 24 December 1988 Writer(s): Weatherburn, Dr Don News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 448 News source: Other
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First spokesperson: Dr Don Weatherburn, Director, Bureau of Crime Statistics Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to the Intoxicated Persons Act, stating that the detention of Aboriginal persons under the Intoxicated Persons Act had fallen by nearly 72 per cent. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Prisons
1989
Title: 'Slow genocide' mix of Aborigines, drink Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 2 January 1989 Writer(s): McKenzie, Scott News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Burnum Burnum, Aboriginal activist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal activist Burnum Burnum called on Aborigines to declare war on alcohol. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs
Title: Alcohol blamed in 'carnage' of blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 11 January 1989 Writer(s): Dewsbury, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 540 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Ernest Hunter, psychiatrist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the number of Indigenous people dying unnatural deaths in Northern Australia was so high and had risen so rapidly that it amounted to 'absolute carnage'. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Bradbury's wearied revolution Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 23 February 1989 Writer(s): Hole, Jacquelyn News genre: Arts review
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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 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: 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: Aboriginal health: focus on alcohol Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 23 March 1989 Writer(s): Darby, Andrew News genre: News
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Keyword: Alcohol & drugs
Page number: 7 Word length: 481 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Naomi Myers, director, Aboriginal Medical Service, Redfern Second spokesperson: Mr Hand, Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Synopsis: State and Federal governments would assess a wide-ranging attack on alcohol and drug abuse, proposed in the first National Aboriginal Health Strategy. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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: Publican sent to trial for gun killing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 5 April 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 439 News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Derrick Hand, magistrate Second spokesperson: Harry Boyd Synopsis: A publican was accused of killing an Indigenous man. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Violence
Title: Man drank to forget insults Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 12 April 1989 Writer(s): Gregory, Denis
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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: 'Govt, brewers made me a drunk' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 14 April 1989 Writer(s): Gregory, Denis & Slee, John News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 544 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Bruce Miles, solicitor Second spokesperson: John Slee, Legal Correspondent, SMH Synopsis: An Indigenous man who was addicted to alcohol brought an action against the Federal Government, the Bond and Carlton brewing groups, and the winemakers Lindemans and Penfold. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts
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
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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: Heart disease leads causes of black deaths Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 26 April 1989 Writer(s): Dewsbury, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 361 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Alan Gray, epidemologist, Australian National University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report on Indigenous death rates in NSW found that heart disease was the leading cause of death among Indigenous Australians; disputes the assumption that alcohol was largely to blame. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease
Title: Taskforce pushes for legal heroin Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 May 1989 Writer(s): Grigson, Paul News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 513 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Senator Peter Baume Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Government's working party on AIDS recommended that possession of drugs, including heroin, for personal use be decriminalised; mentions national conference for Aboriginal AIDS workers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease
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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
Title: Petrol abuse snuffed out Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 25 May 1989 Writer(s): Warren, Matthew News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Christine Franks Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A social worker claims to have developed an effective counselling method to prevent petrol sniffing in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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
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Title: Black health officer warns of state-wide AIDS threat on African scale Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 1989 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: Bushmen: a lesson in survival Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 24 July 1989 Writer(s): Davis, Kylie News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Church/welfare body First spokesperson: Graham Romanes, project co-ordinator, Community Aid Abroad Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Alcoholism, the struggle to adapt to city cultures and the controversial battle for land rights are problems shared by Aborigines and the Bushmen of the Kalahari, thousands of kilometres away in Africa. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Land rights
Title: Action on alcohol Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 29 July 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 9 Word length: 45 News source: Other First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Indigenous support group was seeking evidence from Indigenous Australians whose lives had been affected by drink for a national test case against major alcohol companies and the Commonwealth.
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Title: Downfall of an aboriginal activist Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 12 August 1989 Writer(s): Dean, Anabel News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 344 News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Bruce Miles Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Anthony Correy, who was instrumental in setting up the Aboriginal Legal Service, was jailed for nine years fo killing a pensioner. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Blacks do not have more birth defects, study finds Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 4 September 1989 Writer(s): Dewsbury, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 448 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Researchers, WA Health Dept and Uni of WA Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study has found that Aboriginal babies did not have more birth defects than other newborns but they did have different ones. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Fourteen arrested Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 2 October 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: 410 News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Spokesperson for competition Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Comments on the NSW Aboriginal Football Knockout Competition in
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Walgett, NSW. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Race & racism, Sport
Title: Wowsers on rampage wipe out club Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 20 October 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 204 News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Terry Hanley, registrar for the NT Liquor Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Darwin court was told that police in the Northern Territory Aboriginal community of Port Keats were warned not to intervene as the town's licensed social club was destroyed by a group of teetotallers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Police, Violence
Title: Alcohol link in 50pc of murders by Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 30 October 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 444 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Paul Coe, Chairman, NAILSS Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An independent survey of NSW's Aboriginal prison population revealed that more than 50 per cent of black prisoners serving sentences in NSW for murder committed the crime while under the influence of alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Prisons
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
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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: 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, gGrazier 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: Petrol sniffing toll on rise in black communities Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 21 February 1994 Writer(s): Dow, Steve
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News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 400 News source: Academic, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Maggie Brady, research fellow with the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies. Second spokesperson: Paul Torzillo, medical director of the Nganampa Health Council in Alice Springs Synopsis: Researchers from the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies have found that petrol sniffing in some Aboriginal communities has grown more intense during the past 20 years and there is no indication that its social impact is diminishing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Pensions buy fear for black women Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 18 March 1994 Writer(s): Harris. Trudy News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 450 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Gwen Seru, Cape York Indigenous settlements health worker Second spokesperson: Jude Adds, officer of the Queensland Department of Health Synopsis: Discusses the link between pension day and alcohol-related violence, and the impact on the poverty-stricken women of Cape York’s remote Aboriginal settlements. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence, Women's health
Title: Perron warns wife bashers as poll nears Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 7 April 1994 Writer(s): Nason, David News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Perron, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Unnamed spokesman for Mr Ede, NT Opposition leader Synopsis: The Country Liberal Party Chief Minister, Mr Perron, issued a spirited warning to wife bashers when he unveiled his Government's initiatives on domestic violence. However, Mr Perron conceded he had no specific strategy developed for domestic violence on Aboriginal communities where the problems were worst and the solutions harder to find.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence, Women's health
Title: Blacks seek total alcohol ban: Child abuse targeted Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 12 April 1994 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 600 News source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Robert Patterson, Council Chairman Second spokesperson: Les Baird, Council health officer Synopsis: Queensland’s most prominent Aboriginal council called for “total abstinence” in Aboriginal Communities to rid them of alcohol and substance abuse and violence. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Govt is 'soft' on alcohol Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 23 May 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 3 Word length: News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Leslie Baird, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Anne Warner, Qld Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: Aboriginal leader Leslie Baird accused governments and a major Aboriginal body of being soft on Aboriginal alcohol abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Facing black violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 20 June 1994 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: News source: ATSIC, Publication First spokesperson: Ms Lois O'Donoghue, ATSIC chairwoman Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Commentary on violence and abuse within Aboriginal families. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Violence, Women's health
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: Aboriginal health can be improved Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 July 1994 Writer(s): Dow, Steve News genre: News Page number: 51 Word length: News source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Paul Magnus, medical director, National Heart Foundation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A medical expert believes Australia needs to have more confidence that Aborigines will heed the right messages to improve their status as the unhealthiest group in the nation. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards
Title: Health, housing high on the agenda Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 August 1994 Writer(s): Nelson, Dr Brendan News genre: Invited column Page number: 12 Word length: News source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, federal president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Rose Coless AC
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Synopsis: Claim that the process of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal Australians is only one part of a complete package of measures needed to address the complex problems facing Aboriginals. Details many health problems facing Aboriginals. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
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 Synopsis: Commentary on land rights, includes mentions of Aboriginal health issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions, Suicide, Treaty
Title: Funding for drug fight Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 31 August 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 2 Word length: 87 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Federal Human Services and Health Minister. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Indigenous drug treatment program received a funding boost, with the Federal Government allocating $112,000 to the Meeanjin Treatment Association for culturally appropriate educational materials. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Land fund gets Aboriginal welfare off on wrong foot Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 24 October 1994 Writer(s): Miles, Chris News genre: Invited column Page number: 11
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Word length: News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Chris Miles, Liberal MHR Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Extract from Chris Miles' contribution to The Heart of Liberalism; discussion of Aboriginal issues, including land rights, health, housing, education and unemployment. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Land rights
Title: Land isn't everything, but it helps Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 28 October 1994 Writer(s): Gallus, Chris News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: News source: Politician First spokesperson: Chris Gallus, Liberal Member of Parliament, Hindmarsh Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to article by Chris Miles, mentions that alcoholism is a problem in every community, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, where there is high unemployment, health problems, prejudice, poor housing and no hope for the future. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Drying out Wiluna Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 November 1994 Writer(s): Woolmer, Jillian News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: News source: Medical First spokesperson: Jillian Woolmer, Executive Officer (WA), Alcohol Advisory Council, Perth Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Looks at alcohol issues in Aboriginal communities, with reference to Halls Creek and Wiluna. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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Title: $232m fails to improve Aboriginal health Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 30 November 1994 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Senator Meg Lees, deputy leader, Australian Democrats Second spokesperson: Dr Ian Ring, expert in Aboriginal health statistics, Qld health department Synopsis: A major Federal Government review of the National Aboriginal Health Strategy has found that the health of indigenous Australians has worsened in the past five years despite an extra $232 million in Funding. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards
1995
Title: Diabetes crisis just a symptom Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 16 January 1995 Writer(s): Franklin, M. News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News source: Politician First spokesperson: Ken Hayward, QLD Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Government report found that Aborigines were 18 times as likely as non-Aborigines to die of diabetes. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Health funding, State department of health, Women's health
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
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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: 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: Findings highlight industry, sobriety Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: Page number: 6 Word length: News source: ATSIC, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Robert Tickner, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Charles Perkins, deputy chairman, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Synopsis: A study found that Aboriginal people are twice as likely to be non- drinkers as other Australians, have positive attitudes towards police and often work for unemployment benefits. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Police
Title: Unhealthy faces show life behind the statistics Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 25 February 1995 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4
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Word length: News source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Barbara Flick, Dr Nelson's Aboriginal health adviser Synopsis: A landmark report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics presented a stark picture of a people both plagued by destructive social diseases and boosted by a strong adherence to their culture. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Alcohol troubles whole community Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 27 February 1995 Writer(s): Philp, Alan News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: News source: Medical First spokesperson: Alan Philp, Campaign Director, Alcohol Advisory Council, Perth Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to a survey of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, which identified alcohol as a major health issue. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Aussies now far healthier - report Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 16 March 1995 Writer(s): Miranda, Charles News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News source: Publication First spokesperson: Edouard d'Espaignet, report author Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A survey found that Australians were feeling much healthier than they did five years ago. Mentions that the report found that, contrary to popular belief, alcohol was not a major problem among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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Title: Death by the litre Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 April 1995 Writer(s): Wills, Juliet News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: News source: Aboriginal leader, Business, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mike Bowden, Tangentyere Council Second spokesperson: Eric Poole, NT minister responsible for the Liquor Commission & chairman of the Sessional Committee on Use and Abuse of Alcohol Synopsis: Overview of alcohol problems in central Australia and possible solutions. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Trial may use avgas to deter petrol sniffers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 May 1995 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: News Page number: 50 Word length: News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government is examining substituting aviation fuel for petrol in Aboriginal communities in a bid to prevent petrol sniffing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Grandmother to all Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony 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
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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 report, 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: A message in the bottle Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 July 1995 Writer(s): Kavanagh, L News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the impact of alcohol on the appalling health standards of many indigenous people in isolated communities in far north Queensland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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
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Title: Alcohol ban key to black survival Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 July 1995 Writer(s): Smallwood, Gracelyn News genre: Invited column Page number: 19 Word length: News source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Gracelyn Smallwood Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses a decision by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to allow hoteliers and Aboriginal organisations to discriminate by banning the sale of alcohol to Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Alcohol ban lifts blood pressure Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 July 1995 Writer(s): Ochee, A News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Frank Martino, owner, Tennant Creek Hotel Second spokesperson: Kent Peak, deputy general manager, Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation Synopsis: An hotelier claimed that Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory was set to explode with racial tension after liquor restrictions were placed on all residents. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Race & racism
Title: Black town ends petrol sniffing Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 17 July 1995 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report in the Medical Journal of Australia claims that the use of aviation gasoline instead of petrol, in tandem with new employment and training
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programs, appears to have permanently ended petrol sniffing in a remote Northern Territory Aboriginal community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Grog ban hailed Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 19 August 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: News source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal women in Tennant Creek claimed a victory for Australia's first town-wide liquor sales bans during the first "grog free" day of a trial aimed at combatting the town's alcohol problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: World body funds aboriginal US trip Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 20 September 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 300 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Les Baird, Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island State Tripartite Forum Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The World Health Organisation was paying for a four-strong Aboriginal delegation to travel to the United States to lecture on indigenous health and raise money to fight substance abuse. The forum found it hard to obtain funding from the Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council, which only has a budget of $2m. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding
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
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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. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Legal kava plan to cut alcohol problems Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 14 October 1995 Writer(s): Chan, Gabrielle News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: News source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Andrew Theophanous, Parliamentary secretary responsible for the National Food Authority Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government is considering legalising the importation and sale of kava following reports from alcohol-free Aboriginal communities that a supply shortage is pushing people back to alcohol and petrol sniffing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Koori youth need PC skills Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 31 October 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 42 Word length: 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
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Title: Town that beat the curse of petrol sniffing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 28 November 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alicia News genre: Feature Page number: 6 Word length: 672 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Maningrida Community Council wiped out the problem of petrol sniffing, which was a serious problem in many Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Community doomed by drink: Women Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 15 December 1995 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 500 News source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Wadjularbinna, Spokeswoman for Maguwa Second spokesperson: Margaret Woodgate, Spokeswoman for Community Services Minister Synopsis: A group of Doomadgee women pleaded with the Queensland Government to stop the destruction of their community through alcoholism and violence. Spokeswoman Wadjularbinna claimed that, although there had been a suicide after a youth had been binge drinking, the community had not taken action because they didn’t want to go against their relatives and clan members in the community council. Wadjularbinna called on the Government to take action against the Council, accusing them of genocide by omission. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide
Title: Spears, bullets, boomerangs fly in riot Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 29 December 1995 Writer(s): Alcorn, Gay News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 320 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Police/Court
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First spokesperson: Jason Lindsay, Acting Sergeant Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Northern Territory Aboriginal community erupted in a drunken riot, with 12 non-Aborigines reportedly shot at during an emergency evacuation. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
2002
Title: ATSIC to mediate on youth safe house Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 10 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 527 News source: ATSIC, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Joy Baluch, Mayor, Port Augusta Second spokesperson: Geoff Clark, chairman, ATSIC Synopsis: The ATSIC chairman has been called in to mediate on issues around Aboriginal children roaming the street in Port Augusta. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, State politics
Title: Death and the demon drink Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 15 January 2002 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 246 News source: Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: John Boffa, public health medical officer, Congress (an Aboriginal health service, Alice Springs) Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the issue of alcohol abuse and its link to Aborigine-on- Aborigine violence in the NT. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Violence
Title: Philip Ruddock's plan to review the structure Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 18 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial
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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: No quick fix for long, damaged past Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 21 January 2002 Writer(s): Corowa, Miriam, Cruse, Sharon & Nimmo, Julie News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 769 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic First spokesperson: Miriam Corowa, Indigenous woman Second spokesperson: Sharon Cruse, Aboriginal Health Research, Flinders Institute of Health Research Synopsis: Expresses concerns over Phillip Ruddock's indigenous policy plan. Mentions alcohol and substance abuse issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
Title: Defeatism costs black lives Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 25 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 937 News source: ATSIC, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Murrandoo Yanner, ATSIC commissioner Second spokesperson: Amanda Vanstone, Federal Minister for Family and Community Services Synopsis: Claims that the indigenous leadership and Canberra continue to fail Aboriginal women. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, State politics, Violence
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Title: Bankrupting blacks is not good policy Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 14 February 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 488 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the practice of businesses taking bank access cards and PIN numbers from indigenous people to pay for grog. States that it is not a matter for police or liquor licencing but for Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Police
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
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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 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: 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
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Title: Black issues redefined Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 March 2002 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 1 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: Alcohol ban plan branded paternal Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 April 2002 Writer(s): Spann, Craig & Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 521 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Bob Sands, Kowanyama Community Council
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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: State fights horror of grog abuse 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: 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
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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: Beattie misses chance to beat the grog Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 April 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: 671 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Peter Beattie has bowed to political correctness and a flawed view of Aboriginal self-determination in watering down a precarious chance to end the indigenous grog epidemic. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Violence summit for black women Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 29 April 2002 Writer(s): Scott, Leisa & Stock, Sarah News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 339 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Thomas Hudson, Queensland's Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Several hundred Aboriginal women have met in north-western NSW to hold crisis talks about domestic violence in their communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Saving life is islanders' ambition Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 29 April 2002 Writer(s): Grayson, Ian News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 328 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Bill Landers, patient services officer, Joyce Palmer Health Service & area co-ordinated, SES Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses a local resident's desire to become the first indigenous ambulance officer on Palm Island. Mentions deaths due to lack of ambulance availability, as well as the rate of alcohol-related violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
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: Margin call Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 21 May 2002 Writer(s): West, Michael News genre: Editorial Page number: 32 Word length: 762 News source: Business
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First spokesperson: Bruce Tomlinson, president, Independent Wineries Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses taxing cask wine and the potential for litigation against the grog companies. Mentions prevalence of cask wine in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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: William 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: Health reform offers hope for Aborignes Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 23 May 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 610 News source: Opinion, Politician First spokesperson: Jane Agaard, minister for health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses health reform in the NT and its benefits and challenges. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence
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Title: Cairns park 'war zones' anger mayor Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 June 2002 Writer(s): Reid, Robert News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 433 News source: Local government First spokesperson: Kevin Byrne, Cairns Mayor Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Cairns Mayor Kevin Byrne accused the State Government of neglect in his fight to clean up drunken behaviour in the city streets. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, State department of health, State politics, Violence
Title: Indigenous funding Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 19 June 2002 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: Blacks' heroin use surges Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 24 June 2002 Writer(s): DiGirolamo, Rebecca News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 383 News source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Scott Wilson, state director, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council Second spokesperson: Lea Stevens, SA Health Minister Synopsis: The number of Aborigines using heroin in Adelaide has jumped fivefold in the past decade, fuelling calls for the nation's first Indigenous rehabilitation centre.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Black men tackle health taboos Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 4 July 2002 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 335 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Glenn Williams, member, Wujal Wujal community Second spokesperson: Norman Tayley, chairman, Cape York Men's Forum Synopsis: A Cape York's men's group is tackling domestic violence and alcohol abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Black men meet to tackle poor health Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 10 July 2002 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 318 News source: Local government, Medical First spokesperson: Bernie Singleton, Chairman, Apunipima Cape York Health Council Second spokesperson: William Busch, local councillor, Cape York Synopsis: Reports on the Cape York Men's Forum in Mapoon. Aboriginal men discuss serious health issues facing their communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Power of the law for elders - Pearson Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 10 July 2002 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: News Page number: Word length: News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Noel Pearson has called for a zero tolerance approach to alcohol and substance abuse. He claims that Aboriginal elders must be given legislative power to order rehabilitation. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Violence
Title: Substance abuse must be stopped Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 July 2002 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Editorial Page number: 11 Word length: 903 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses substance abuse in Aboriginal communities and its impact on the culture. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
Title: Forum delivers a sober message Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 July 2002 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 342 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: Bernie Singleton, chairman, Cape York Health Council Synopsis: Report on Noel Pearson's address to a forum for Aboriginal men in Cape York. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: The cape's crusaders Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 12 July 2002 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: Word length: News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical, Politician
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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 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: Pearson is right Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 July 2002 Writer(s): Parrett, Col News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 1910 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Col Parrett, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Noel Pearson's article about substance abuse amongst Aboriginals. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Cape civil war Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 16 July 2002 Writer(s): Rule, Graeme News genre: Letter to the editor
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Page number: 10 Word length: 2260 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Graeme Rule, Director, Institute of Alcohol Studies Drug- Arm Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to article about Noel Person's comments made in Cape York that substance abuse amongst Aboriginals must be addressed. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Cape united Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 24 July 2002 Writer(s): Singleton, Bernie News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2272 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Bernie Singleton, Chair, Apunipima Cape York Health Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to reporting of men's health forum in Mapoon, Cape York, clarifying comment made by the author during the forum. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Soft option on hard stuff Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 July 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 895 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Noel Pearson disagreed with the soft approach that Premier Peter Beattie announced in regards to small-time drug users. Under Beattie’s plan, magistrates would have the power to sentence small-time drug offenders to rehabilitation programs, rather than put them in jail as criminals. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Prisons
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Title: Aiming at fluency between cultures Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 31 July 2002 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 39 Word length: 1565 News source: Other First spokesperson: Lizzie Elllis, co-director, Education Area Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses how the Ngaanyatjarra people are taking control of their children's education to fight against other social issues such as 'social collapse, lack of jobs and medical crisis'. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous education standards, Prisons, Violence
Title: Kintore triumph Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 2 August 2002 Writer(s): Ward, James News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2150 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: James Ward, Kintore School Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Community leaders in Kintore, a Northern Territory Aboriginal Community, are taking control of substance abuse. They gave all petrol sniffers a traditional punishment, which is said to have made a siginificant difference. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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
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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 conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Grog economy Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 8 August 2002 Writer(s): Ransley, John E & Vaitsas, Con News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2234 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: John E. Ransley, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reponse to Paul Kelly's opinion piece on indigenous substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Turning a positive corner Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 10 August 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 793 News source: Aboriginal leader, Publication First spokesperson: Delena Foster, chairwoman, Palm Island Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the Fitzgerald inquiry into justice issues on the Cape, and ways to resolve the problems of alcohol-related violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Once-a-week booze ban Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 16 August 2002 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 314 News source: Bureaucrat
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First spokesperson: Hugh Highman, State liquor licensing director Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Sales of takeaway liquor are to be banned one day a week in Port Hedland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Cape leader berates bungling bureaucrats Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 22 August 2002 Writer(s): Reid, Robert News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 464 News source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Gerhardt Pearson, executive director, Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation Second spokesperson: Frank Rockett, director, Department of Aboriginal Affairs Synopsis: Gerhardt Pearson accused the state government of bureaucratic bungling over the handling of indigenous substance abuse. He told a traditional elder’s summit that the Fitzgerald Inquiry had revealed nothing and the Government was negotiating reform on uneven terms with communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Discrimination applied Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 30 August 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 120 News source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Hugh Highman, WA Liquor Licensing director Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Alcohol sales are to be restricted in WA town. The move has been endorsed by the national race discrimination commissioner. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Race & racism, State politics
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Title: Haunted by her past Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 30 August 2002 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 670 News source: Church/welfare body, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Peter Mals, Forensic psychologist Second spokesperson: Janet Seden, manager, Salvation Army women's shelter Synopsis: Overview of the case of Jennifer Cook, an Aboriginal woman who killed her abusive husband and received a suspended sentence. Discusses 'visitation experiences' from the deceased by Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Police, Violence, Women's health
Title: Takeaway booze crackdown to spread Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 5 September 2002 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 369 News source: Academic, Bureaucrat, Business First spokesperson: Hugh Highman, WA Liquor Licensing director Second spokesperson: Bradley Woods, state executive director, Australian Hotels Association Synopsis: Towns across the Pilbara face widespread restrictions on the purchase of takeaway alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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 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
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services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: More drug rehab centres needed Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 September 2002 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 296 News source: Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Pam McKenna, director, Palmerston Association Second spokesperson: Bob Kucera, WA Health Minister Synopsis: More rehabilitation centres are needed in WA. Bob Kucera said that youth and Aborigines need to be targeted in future plans. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Smoke giant offers lesson for schools Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 21 September 2002 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 521 News source: Academic, Business, Other First spokesperson: Charles Davison, President of the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group confirmed that it was considering implementing an anti-smoking program financed by tobacco giant Philip Morris. The interactive CD-ROM was designed to educate young people on substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Schools
Title: 'Zombie' sprays get canned Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 3 October 2002 Writer(s): Balogh, Stefanie News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 317 News source: Business, Local government First spokesperson: Brenton Truscott, manager, Silly Solly's store, Mount Isa
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Second spokesperson: Ron McCullough, Mayor Mount Isa City Synopsis: Spray paint has been removed from the shelves of two discount chain stores in Mount Isa in an attempt to stop teenagers inhaling solvents. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: More to alcohol abuse than race Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 3 October 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 472 News source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: William Jonas, Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The acting race discrimination commissioner declared that extending the Adelaide city council ban on drinking in public may break federal discrimination laws because it disadvantages Aboriginals. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Race & racism
Title: Cape leader slams leftist attitude to social flaws Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 8 October 2002 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 483 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Cape York Leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Noel Pearson unleashed a scathing attack on left-wing thinking in Australia, saying it was fundamentally intellectually flawed. He particularly mentioned that he was “at odds” with people who espoused left-wing, rights-based solutions to practical problems faced by Aboriginal and other disadvantaged groups. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Police
Title: A social problem tackled in small steps Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 8 October 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10
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Word length: 397 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Queensland branch, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Queensland authorities had been slow to respond to the social problem of “chroming” – young people getting high by inhaling spray paint vapours. The State Government had commenced consulting with a range of experts as well as with police and Aboriginal elders before addressing the problem Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Outback boredom drives blacks to pot Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 12 October 2002 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 410 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Alan Clough, senior research officer, Menzies School of Health Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study by the Menzies School of Health Research found that cannabis use in indigenous communities in north-east Arnhem Land was one of the highest in Australia, with up to 70 per cent of men and 30 per cent of women between 13 and 36 years using the drug. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Survival a matter of indigenous pride, but so is attitude change Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 31 October 2002 Writer(s): Dodson, Mick News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 1056 News source: Other First spokesperson: David Patterson Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Calls on indigenous men to take a stand against violence and the macho man image. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous politics, Violence
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Title: ATSIC needs to target taboo topic Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 2 November 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 703 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Mick Dodson, Chairman, Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) had held an election of councillors, from which commissioners would be chosen. Mentions alcohol-fuelled violence against children and women, and child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Indigenous health faces bleak future Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 21 November 2002 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 554 News source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Kerin O'Dea, director, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin Second spokesperson: Spokesman for Kay Patterson, Health Minister Synopsis: The Bureau of Statistics report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health for 2001 found indigenous citizens were more likely to suffer from most diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and asthma. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards
Title: ATSIC: indigenous review 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
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despite being fatter other Australians, and having twice the smoking rate and three times 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: The sharp end of Redfern's drug users Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 November 2002 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: 434 News source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Chris Puplick, Chairman, Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases Second spokesperson: Bob Carr, Premier Synopsis: Claims that the Repidu bus, which provided clean needles, was having a positive effect in minimizing negative health impacts associated with injecting drug use. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Chop off the old Block Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 November 2002 Writer(s): O'Rourke, Claire & Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: 1578
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News source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Joyce Ingram, Long time Block resident Second spokesperson: Peter Valilis, executive officer, Aboriginal Housing Company Synopsis: A new development in Redfern promised to clean up the drugs, violence and poverty. Seven more houses were earmarked for demolition for the new plan to provide new, eco-friendly homes, no drugs and safe open spaces. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, 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
Title: States put ATSIC on reform agenda Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 7 December 2002 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 278 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Mike Rann, SA Premier Synopsis: The future of ATSIC was uncertain, after Premier Peter Beattie told the leaders of COAG that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission had failed to turn funding into results for indigenous people. The Commonwealth, Queensland, Western Australian and the Northern Territory also gave in-principle support to a series of child abuse and alcohol abuse programs in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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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: Aurukun alcohol reforms Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 11 December 2002 Writer(s): Spence, Judy News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 1151 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spencer, Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the Indigenous Communities Liquor Licensing Bill 2002 provided the tools to back up, where possible, decisions made by indigenous community justice groups. Argues that such steps did not breach the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act, as the restrictions imposed on alcohol were not based on a person’s race. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Race & racism, State politics
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
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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
Title: Community doctor bulk-bills in smiles Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 21 December 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 643 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, doctor, Kowanyama Community Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Kowanyama Community doctor, Dr Lara Wieland, met with former justice Tony Fitzgerald to discuss problems in the community and achievable solutions. Wieland’s special concern was the destruction caused by fetal alcohol syndrome – when babies were born to mothers addicted to alcohol. Solutions include every adult in the community attending a course and limitations on the amount of alcohol sold. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Hospitals, Women's health
Title: An old and dangerous adversary Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 23 December 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 14 Word length: 557 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, doctor, Kowanyama community Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Remote Kowanyama community had introduced a program designed to avoid mental retardation in babies resulting from alcohol abuse by their mothers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous politics
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2003
Title: Money or the box Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 4 January 2003 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: Feature Page number: 18 Word length: 1638 News source: Business, Church/welfare body First spokesperson: Bruce Tomlinson, taxation expert, Independent Winemakers Association Second spokesperson: Brian Croser, past president, Independent Winemakers Association Synopsis: Alliance formed to address tax concessions on cask wine to make it less attractive to problem drinkers. Mentions Indigenous communities and mounting a product liability claim against cask wine producers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Sniffers languish as funding falters Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 8 January 2003 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 634 News source: Bureaucrat, Police/Court First spokesperson: Leonie Young, NT manager, federal Department of Health and Ageing Second spokesperson: Steven Bailey, Northern Territory Supreme Court judge Synopsis: Discusses progress on Federal Government's efforts to tackle petrol sniffing, two years after $1 million was allocated to the issue. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Race & racism
Title: Needless delay in an urgent battle Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 10 January 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 452 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses petrol sniffing in the Northern Territory and why the $1 million
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dedicated to tacking the problem has not been spent. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards
Title: Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 20 January 2003 Writer(s): Palmer, Margaret News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 2162 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Margaret Palmer, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Calls for end to Windschuttle debate and for a focus on practical answers to contemporary problems such as petrol sniffing, domestic violence and health. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Whiff of menace Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 27 January 2003 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 1370 News source: Local government, Police/Court First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The inhalation of paint – a practice known as “chroming”, had spread to Brisbane’s suburbs. The spread was an example of a state-wide shift which had seen paint-sniffing and other substance abuse spreading far beyond the isolation of indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Aboriginal drunks report criticised Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 31 January 2003 Writer(s): Scholz, Nathan News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 457
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News source: Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Aboriginal Policy Minister Queensland Second spokesperson: Tony Mooney, Townsville Mayor Synopsis: Two northern Queensland mayors and indigenous leaders criticised a state government report on public aboriginal drunkenness as a “failure”. The report came after arrests of Aborigines for public disorder offences and assault had soared to record levels. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Police, Violence
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 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: Carr targets drugs in war on crime Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 24 February 2003 Writer(s): Totaro, Paola News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 547 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Bob Carr, NSW Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW government launched a new drugs policy. One of the new initiatives in the four-year plan was drug prevention programs for young Aboriginal offenders, which would provide culturally specific programs targeting the use of inhalants, pregnancy and parenting, and violence towards Koori elders resulting from drug and alcohol abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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Title: Metho drinking outbreak follows curb on alcohol Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 5 March 2003 Writer(s): Hart, Cath News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 473 News source: Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Sergeant Stephen Angus, Aurukun police officer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: One man was admitted to hospital and two others became ill after drinking methylated spirits in Cape York's Aurukun community. Authorities said the new alcohol laws in Aurukun were leading to alternative forms of substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Sick at heart Publication: Australian 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: Pathway to Aboriginal survival Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 4 April 2003 Writer(s): Stanley, Professor Fiona News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2169 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, Australian of the Year Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Fiona Stanley responds to reports on kidney disease in indigenous communities.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous education standards, International, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Health crisis in body and spirit Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 5 April 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 28 Word length: 501 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Comments on Rothwell's three-part feature on kidney disease in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Violence
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
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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: 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 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: Infant mortality rate lowered, but still 'abysmal' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 17 May 2003 Writer(s): Gaffney, Daniel News genre: News
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Page number: Word length: 446 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Paul Bauert, Northern Territory AMA president Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on infant mortality rates in the NT's indigenous community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Plans to deliver on Aboriginal service Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 17 May 2003 Writer(s): Gaffney, Daniel News genre: News Page number: Word length: 426 News source: Medical First spokesperson: John Boffa, Alice Springs public health medical officer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Announcement of the Primary Health Care Access Program, which is designed to change health care infrastructure in the NT. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding
Title: Top End hard testing ground for young GPs Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 17 May 2003 Writer(s): Tobler, Helen News genre: Feature Page number: Word length: 649 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Denis Chew, Rural Doctors Association of Northern Territory president Second spokesperson: Sandy McConachy, Division mental health program manager Synopsis: Outlines programs that aim to attract and retain health practitioners in the Top End. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
Title: Isolation feeds cycle of domestic violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 June 2003 Writer(s): McKinnon, Michael
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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: Black child abuse 'at crisis point' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 June 2003 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha & Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 671 News source: Aboriginal leader, Academic First spokesperson: Mick Dodson Second spokesperson: Boni Robertson, Indigenous family violence expert Synopsis: Mick Dodson calls for 'extreme action' to stop brutality against women and children in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Cross-border law deal to push black reforms Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 16 June 2003 Writer(s): Plane, Terry News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 222 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Toyne, Northern Territory Attorney-General Second spokesperson: John Williams, constitutional law expert, Adelaide University Synopsis: Cross-border legal arrangements pave the way for improved policing, health and education services across the remote Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous education standards, Police, State politics, Violence
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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 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: Black crises need Canberra's help Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 17 June 2003 Writer(s): Sproull, Richard News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 345 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Henry Councillor, chairman, NACCHO Second spokesperson: Synopsis: NACCHO statement on the need for Aboriginal health workers to be incorporated into the Federal Government's efforts to fight a social and medical crisis in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Federal politics, Health funding, Violence
Title: To empower Aborigines, end ATSIC Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 19 June 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 650 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses ATSIC's loss of credibility amongst the Aboriginal population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Disease, Federal politics, Health funding,
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Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Treaty, Violence
Title: It's time to face down the demon drink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 30 June 2003 Writer(s): Totaro, Paola News genre: Editorial Page number: 9 Word length: 782 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Bob Carr, Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses problems caused by alcohol in New South Wales. Briefly mentions alcohol problems within the indigenous population, and claims that 70 and 90 per cent of all assaults occur under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
Title: Inhalant craze becomes scourge Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 7 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 130 News source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Adam Graycar, director, Australian Institute of Criminology Second spokesperson: Tom Ogwang, inhalants project officer, DrugArm Synopsis: Discusses of the prevalence of inhalant abuse, particularly among teenagers and indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Push for uniform liquor restrictions Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 21 July 2003 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 610 News source: Academic, Local government First spokesperson:
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Pilbara councils have called for uniform liquor restrictions, which are supported by a leading public health expert. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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 focussed on family violence. Continuation of page 1 story. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence
Title: A new dawn in indigenous policy debate Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 25 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 687 News source: Politician First spokesperson: John Ah Kit, Member for Arnhem Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Report of an Aboriginal leaders summit on indigenous violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: On the wagon of change Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 915 News source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person
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First spokesperson: Gary Kleidon, Aurukun council CEO Second spokesperson: Rod Pascoe, resident in Bamaga Synopsis: Contrasts conditions in Aurukun since new alcohol restrictions came into force, with communities where restrictions are not in place. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Family Violence Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Murphy, Damien News genre: Editorial Page number: 44 Word length: 339 News source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Geoff Clark, ATSIC Chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses journalists' opinions on the summit on indigenous violence which was called by Prime Minister John Howard. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal summit Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Posa, Mark News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 1846 News source: Aboriginal leader, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mark Posa, State Secretary, National Civic Council Second spokesperson: Michael Mansell, President, Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Synopsis: Responses to Noel Pearson's comments at the Aboriginal summit about indigenous substance abuse issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards
Title: PM still listens to Pearson's thunder Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Schuber, Misha & Rintoul, Stuart News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 1035 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech
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First spokesperson: unnamed participant in Aboriginal summit Second spokesperson: Muriel Cadd, director of the Aboriginal Child Care Agency in Victoria Synopsis: Details conference of Aboriginal leaders to address indigenous issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Our safety first Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 28 July 2003 Writer(s): Shannon, A News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: 2283 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: A. Shannon, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to indigenous leaders decision to work with government on indigenous issues. Mentions health, domestic violence, substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
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: Most talked about - Beyond party lines Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 31 July 2003 Writer(s): Wilson, Jim & Anderson, Andy News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10
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Word length: 2212 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Andy Anderson, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Noel Pearson's comments on alcohol and violence issues amongst the Aboriginal population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: High noon at Aurukun Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 2 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 32 Word length: 1473 News source: Aboriginal leader, Local government First spokesperson: Martha Koowarta, respected elder, Aurukun community Second spokesperson: Stan Sheppard, principal, Aurukun community Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's first visit to a remote Queensland Aboriginal community. Mentions that he would find that the community had changed after an alcohol management plan restricted sales from the canteen. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Take a good hard look, and act Publication: Courier-Mail 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
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Title: Grog flows from vacuum of lost culture Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 4 August 2003 Writer(s): Kelly, Tony, Green, Neville & Roberts, Maryanne News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: 2291 News source: Academic, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Police/Court First spokesperson: Tony Kelly, former NT policeman Second spokesperson: Neville Green, historian Synopsis: Responses to Pat Dodson's remark that banning alcohol is a return to policies of the 1950s. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Police
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
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be productive than it would have been five years previously. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health 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: Helping Aborigines help themselves Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 12
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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: 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: 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.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, 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 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: Action in Aurukun would make quiet a yarn Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Atkins, Dennis News genre: Feature Page number: 33 Word length: 1140 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Cape York lawyer and land rights champion Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard and Indigenous Affairs Minister Philip Ruddock visited Aurukun, one of a handful of Cape York towns trying to break the cycle of drunkenness and violence by curbing access to alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, 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
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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 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: Editorial comment - Sydney Morning Herald - Support new indigenous leaders Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: 450 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Tania Major, Cape York Aborigine Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson Synopsis: Reports on comments made in the Sydney Morning Herald about working with Aboriginal leaders looking for practical solutions to indigenous health issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide, Violence
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Title: Spence says action swift on bush abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 677 News source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Families Minister Second spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland Synopsis: Families Minister Judy Spence claimed that priority-one child abuse allegation in remote indigenous communities were acted on within 24 hours. Ms Spence was responding to claims that more than 30 serious child abuse cases from the Aurukun and Kowanyama communities report by doctors were not passed on to police by Families department personnel. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, State department of health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Doing it their way on the Cape Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 31 Word length: 751 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Tania Major, ATSIC regional councillor Second spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's visit to Cape York. Briefly mentions address by Tania Major, 22, regarding the toll of living in remote communities on her classmates' lives. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Boy's death steers Gallop down reconstruction path Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 August 2003 Writer(s): Martin News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 548 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Geoff Gallop, WA Premier
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Second spokesperson: Tania Major, ATSIC councillor Synopsis: Geoff Gallop has stated a commitment to 'reconstruction' of Aboriginal communities in conjunction with reconciliation. Mentions death of an Aboriginal boy in a high speed car chase. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Police, State politics, Violence
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: 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. 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
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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: Alcohol during out Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 August 2003 Writer(s): Pearlman, Jonathan News genre: Editorial Page number: 44 Word length: 561 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Bob Carr, NSW Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the NSW Summit on Alcohol Abuse. Mentions problems facing Aborigines who became victims of alcohol abuse after the arrival of the
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First Fleet in 1788. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Sit-down Drink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 16 September 2003 Writer(s): Cheetham, Jock & Duncan, Ross News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 1631 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Ron, Heavy Kava users Second spokesperson: Denis Burke, NT Health minister. Synopsis: Details the use of Kava, a South Pacific ceremonial drink, which was originally thought to be a peaceful alternative to alcohol, but had become just another abused substance. Briefly mentions Kava leading to neglect of children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: News scan: Top end troubles Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 25 September 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: 105 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health showed that the top end of the Northern Territory had the highest rate of foetal alcohol syndrome, an intellectual disability caused by heavy maternal drinking during pregnancy. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Speard in tribal payback for defacto's death Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 10 October 2003 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 532
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News source: Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Darryl Voisey, Kalgoorlie detective Second spokesperson: Douglas Josif, manager of Ngaanyatjarra Health Service Synopsis: Following the killing of a pregnant woman by her de facto partner, an Aboriginal health service manager said that deaths could be avoided if the community was better resourced to cope with health issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Black despair as mental health service winds up Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 14 October 2003 Writer(s): O'Connell, Ronan News genre: Editorial Page number: 6 Word length: 406 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Leon, client of Derbarl Yerrigan Second spokesperson: Mike Holmes, community health nurse Synopsis: Profile of a former client of Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal mental health service and how he feels he will be affected by its closure. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
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
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Title: Black card backed Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 1 November 2003 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart & Crossweller, Alison News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 160 News source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Fiona Stanley, Australian of the Year Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Cape York lawyer Synopsis: Overview of responses to the 'smart card' initiative proposed by Lionel Quartermaine to ensure welfare benefits reach children and are not spend on alcohol and drugs Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health
Title: Sobering lesson for boozing mothers Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 6 November 2003 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 419 News source: Medical, Other First spokesperson: Inez Carter, Apunipima Health Council worker Second spokesperson: Marilyn Wallace, FAS education officer Synopsis: Details the approach of health council workers in educating clients about the dangers of foetal alcohol syndrome. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Alcohol sales in Kimberly face bans Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 6 November 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda & King, David News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 350 News source: Bureaucrat, Police/Court First spokesperson: Hugh Highman, Liquor licensing director Second spokesperson: Tom Clay, Senior Sergeant Synopsis: Stricter restrictions on alcohol sales are being considered for Derby and Halls Creek in WA. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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Title: Born with a hangover ... For life Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 November 2003 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1449 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland, doctor Second spokesperson: Lorian Hayes, founder of FAS education program in Cape York Synopsis: Reports on foetal alcohol syndrome in indigenous population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: A step towards fighting black disadvantage Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 November 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 773 News source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: Lionel Quartermain, acting ATSIC chairman Synopsis: Comments on the Productivity Commission report on overcoming Aboriginal disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Years of indigenous policy has 'failed to deliver' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 November 2003 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 417 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Gary Banks, Productivity Commission chairman Second spokesperson: Amanda Vanstone, Indigenous Affairs minister Synopsis: Reponses to new report: Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards
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Title: Great black hope- Aborigines, Health Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 November 2003 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: Feature Page number: 24 Word length: 729 News source: Politician, Publication, RCIADC First spokesperson: Amdan Vanstone, Indigenous Affairs minister Second spokesperson: Gerhard Pearson, executive director of Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation Synopsis: Outlines responses to Banks's report, Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage - Key Indicators. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Suicide
Title: Birth link to blood pressure Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 17 November 2003 Writer(s): Tobler, Helen News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 251 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Gurmeet Sing, article author from Menzies School of Health Research Second spokesperson: Wndy Hoy, article author from Menzies School of Health Research Synopsis: A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has found that low birth weight in Aboriginal babies is linked to high blood pressure later in life. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Study tracks the grim path from juvenile detention to adult jail Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 2 December 2003 Writer(s): O'Malley, Nick News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 538 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Diane Beamer, Juvenile Justice Minister Synopsis: Research from the Department of Juvenile Justice and the University of Sydney found that young people in the state’s juvenile justice detention
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system had lives marked by neglect, abuse, mental illness, drug abuse and poor education. On average, 39 per cent of inmates in detention centres were indigenous, even thought the group made up only between 2 and 3 per cent of the general population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Hospitals, Prisons
Title: Amber finds hope on a farm some where Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 December 2003 Writer(s): Bradley, Michael & Robotham, Julie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 932 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Professor Peter Sainsbury, president, Public Health Association of Australia Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that aboriginal people, the poor, people in rural areas and in certain urban areas were at risk of missing out on the health gains most could take for granted. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Survivors go back to basics for long trek towards a cleaner future Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 11 December 2003 Writer(s): Bradley, Michael News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 657 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Troy Stever, Aboriginal sexual health worker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Ancestral Trek, a drug rehabilitation program, was taking young men with drug and alcohol problems on camps, in an attempt to find a culturally-appropriate solution to the problems facing Aboriginal men. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Pearson most likely to succeed Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 December 2003 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 24
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Word length: 1463 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Feature on Noel Pearson helping Aboriginal communities tackle alcohol abuse in north Queensland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Land rights, Violence
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: Pearson keen to work with Latham Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 December 2003 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 342 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: Patrick Dodson Synopsis: Noel Pearson has commented about Mark Latham becoming the next Labor leader and hopes that it would lead to greater efforts in tacking alcoholism in Cape York's indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Land rights
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Title: Not so lucky Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 4 January 2006 Writer(s): Gruen, Nicholas News genre: Arts review Page number: 15 Word length: 806 News source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Fiona Stanley, co-author, The Children of the Lucky Country Second spokesperson: Professor Sue Richardson, National Institute for Labour Studies, Adelaide Synopsis: Review of The Children of the Lucky Country, which argues that, while there had been improvements in children's health and safety, we were still failing children. Mentions that fetal alcohol syndrome was 100 times more prevalent among Aborigines than other Australians. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
Title: Aboriginal mental health call Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 18 January 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 271 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Sue Gordon, chair, National Indigenous Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The National Indigenous Council is demanding that Aboriginal mental health services, including an acute lack of indigenous psychiatrists and psychologists, become a priority at the next Council of Australian Governments meeting. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Face-washing deal under the pump Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 January 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 733 News source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician, Publication
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First spokesperson: Amanda Vanstone, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Mervyn Maher, CEO, Mulan Synopsis: Claims that the Aboriginal face-washing program, condemned for being "paternalistic", has not to reduce rates of the eye disease attacking the indigenous children of Mulan. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
Title: Sniffing inquiry to bypass state Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 28 January 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 519 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Kate Reynolds, SA Democrat MP Second spokesperson: Vicki Gillick, co-ordinator, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Synopsis: A national Senate inquiry into petrol sniffing will skip South Australia, despite evidence that the addiction is "as rife as ever" in the state's remote communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Indigenous community to control own health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 2 February 2006 Writer(s): Chilcott-Moore, Tanya News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 416 News source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Vince Mundraby, Mayor, Yarrabah Second spokesperson: David Baird, chief executive, Gurriny Yealamucka Synopsis: Queensland Health would hand over its reponsibility for primary health care to an indigenous community in an historic agreement in the state's north. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide
Title: Clinic to offer help for petrol sniffers Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 10 February 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle
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News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 485 News source: Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Unnamed spokesman for SA Premier Mike Rann Second spokesperson: John Singer, spokesman, Nganampa Health Council Synopsis: The Rann Government will build the nation's first rehabilitation facility to treat chronic petrol sniffers in South Australia's remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Desert project fuels hopes for young sniffers Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 21 February 2006 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 484 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Senators holding a nation-wide inquiry into petrol sniffing were set to hear a remarkable story in Yuendumu, a tiny Aboriginal settlement at the edge of the inhospitable Tanami Desert. According to a joint submission to the inquiry by the Federal Department of Health and Ageing and the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, the Mount Theo experiment reduced the number of sniffers in Yuendumu from 70 to zero within a decade. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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" caused by a chronic shortage of indigenous housing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living
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Title: Health savings sniffed in Opal Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 23 February 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 293 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Blair McFarland, Central Australian youth worker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that rolling out non-sniffable fuel across central Australia would be cheaper than paying for the widespread health and social costs caused by the scourge of petrol-sniffing in remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Touring senators skirt reality of petrol sniffing Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 25 February 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 403 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Senator Claire Moore, chairwoman, Senate committee Second spokesperson: Susie Lowe, co-ordinator, Mt Theo outstation Synopsis: As part of a Senate inquiry into petrol sniffing in remote communities, five senators travelled to Mt Theo and the nearby Aboriginal community of Yuendumu. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Kava faces ban in fight against abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 7 March 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & McDonald, Annabelle News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 348 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Syd Stirling, NT Licensing Minister
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Synopsis: The intoxicating Pacific drink kava could be banned across the nation under federal Government plans to reduce the rate of substance abuse in Top End Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Practical politics Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 March 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 637 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: Warren Mundine, president, Australian Labor Party Synopsis: Claims that one of the worst frauds perpetrated in Australia occurred over the last 30 years of the 20th century by the rights and reconciliatin lobby who claimed they had a solution to the deprivation of indigenous Australians. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Meting out fuel minus the high Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 15 March 2006 Writer(s): Kontominas, Bellinda News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 329 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Chris Evans, federal Opposition spokesman on indigenous affairs Synopsis: The federal Health Minister Tony Abbott promised that unsniffable fuel would be provided to any Aboriginal group that asked for it. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Odourless petrol should be available in all communities Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 16 March 2006 Writer(s): Zimmet, Marcel & McKerral, Helen News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2598
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News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Supports the use of Opal petrol in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: State of the nation - The view from the Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 April 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 31 Word length: 2721 News source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Tony Fitzgerald QC Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson Synopsis: Claims that alcohol management plans have not been successful. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
Title: Not perfect but working Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 10 April 2006 Writer(s): McKenzie, Elizabeth News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 7 Word length: 2598 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Tony Koch's article, "Alcohol plans fail Aboriginal communities". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Drink issue for all - Report claims alcohol abuse no worse in indigenous communities Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 12 April 2006 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 488 News source: Publication
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First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2004-05 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey found that rates of alcohol abuse in indigenous communities were no worse than in the rest of Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards
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 spokesperson: Mervyn Rubuntja, Larapinta Valley community 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: 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 spokesperson: Kim Beazley, Federal Opposition Leader 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):
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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
Title: Health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 2006 Writer(s): Burke, Nicolette News genre: News Page number: 54 Word length: 353 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Budget provided $55 million over four years to tackle petrol sniffing in the central desert region, home to 6000 Indigenous Australians, 10 per cent of whom were chronic petrol sniffers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding
Title: Cash injection targets cutting edge research Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 2006 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: Feature Page number: 54 Word length: 1021 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Costello, federal Treasurer Second spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Synopsis: Overview of health funding announced in the Budget, including brief mention of $55.2 million over four years to tackle petrol sniffing in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding
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Title: Circle of life Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 13 May 2006 Writer(s): Skinner, Vivienne News genre: Other Page number: 2 Word length: 1047 News source: Other First spokesperson: Kim McConville, founding executive director, Beyond Empathy Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Kim McConville, founding executive director of Beyond Empathy, a non-profit company that uses the arts to reach marginalised people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Women's health
Title: Damaged people need a hand, not finger-pointing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Rose, David News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 354 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr David Rose Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Aboriginal communities needed a major commitment of resources for education, health, youth and rehabilitation programs for the shocking damage done by 20 years of unchecked substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding
Title: Of crime and culture Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 14 Word length: 536 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Central Australia's chief prosecutor Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Synopsis: Discussion of the situation in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
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Title: Pedophile rings in black towns - minister Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Skelton, Russell News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 536 News source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jane Lloyd, advisor to NT Chief Minister Synopsis: The Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal Brough, said there was evidence of pedophile rings in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory and warned the Government could intervene if the territory did not take action. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Petrol sniffer doused wife and set her alight - Stop the abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 257 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: John Hartley, member, Pukatja community Second spokesperson: Dennis Colson, senior Aboriginal elder, Turkey Bore community Synopsis: A petrol sniffer living in a remote South Australian Aboriginal community doused his sleeping wife with petrol and set her alight, leaving her seriously injured in an Adelaide hospital. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Dirty big secret Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 15 Word length: 1451 News source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland, doctor, Cape York community Second spokesperson: Boni Robertson, Aboriginal academic Synopsis: Claims that sexual abuse of children is rife in some indigenous
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communities, but few perpetrators are charged. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Blacks find ways to get high - Stop the abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 438 News source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Business, Politician First spokesperson: Dennis Colson, senior elder, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands Second spokesperson: Senator Andrew Bartlett, Australian Democrats Synopsis: Claims that petrol sniffers in remote Aboriginal communities are getting high by combining Opal fuel with window cleaning liquid or steeping it in polystyrene cups until it releases vapours. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Huggins, Jackie, Dodson, Mick & Chaney, Fred News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2645 News source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to revelations of child sexual abuse and violence in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Violence
Title: Petrol-sniffer faces extradition over wife's burns Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 474 News source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Dennis Colson, chairman, Turkey Bore community Second spokesperson: Superintendent Peter Anderson
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Synopsis: Police in South Australia want to extradite and charge a petrol-sniffer who allegedly doused his sleeping de facto wife with petrol and set her alight in the Aboriginal community of Pukatja. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aboriginal violence has a lengthy history Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 19 May 2006 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: Feature Page number: 14 Word length: 1087 News source: Academic, Film/TV/Other media report, Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Crown prosecutor, Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Joan Kimm, author, A Fatal Conjunction Synopsis: Claims that it is naive and wrong to imply that the epidemic of child sex abuse in remote indigenous communities is new. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Abuse cases soar on Cape Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 19 May 2006 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 20 Word length: 413 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: John Japp, chief executive officer, Kowanyama Second spokesperson: Mike Reynolds, Qld Child Safety Minister Synopsis: Claims that the number of alcohol-related assaults and injuries in the Cape York indigenous community of Kowanyama had declined markedly since the introduction of alcohol restrictions but the number of children placed under care and protection orders had skyrocketed. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: 'Speaking out cost me my job' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 482
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News source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, former flying doctor Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A former flying doctor who has treated Aboriginal victims of sex abuse as young as five says officials have been cowed into silence, fearing accusations of racism. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Depravity in dependency Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Pearson, Christopher News genre: Feature Page number: 28 Word length: 1451 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Claire Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Argues that legal approaches have limited value in tackling child sexual abuse in NT Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: State of the nation: The view from the Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 2711 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clive Hadfield, Outreach program Synopsis: Argues that, if the national summit called by Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough to seek urgent solutions to violence and sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities goes ahead, it should hear the voices of people who see the problem every day. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Cry of the innocent 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 spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal indigenous affairs minister 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: Most talked about - Aboriginal violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Tur, Mona Ngitji Ngitji, Dhegog, Kerry & Scrimgeour, David News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 2254 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to earlier article, "Raping children part of 'men's business'". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Culture of violence Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: Feature Page number: 49 Word length: 1393 News source: Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, prosecutor, Alice Springs Synopsis: Profile of Mal Brough and his attitude to the abuse of women and children in Aboriginal communities.
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Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Exit grants advocated as solution for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 460 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Peter Costello, federal Treasurer Second spokesperson: Senator Gary Humphries Synopsis: Liberal senator Gary Humphries said that remote indigenous communities, described by the federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, as Third World, were irrevocably disadvantaged, and their residents should be given help such as "exit grants" to get out. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Only education will break the cycle of violence Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Dick, Tim News genre: Feature Page number: 26 Word length: 649 News source: Academic First spokesperson: Judy Atkinson, professor of indigenous studies, Southern Cross University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Judy Atkinson, professor of indigenous studies at Southern Cross University, and her campaign against sexual abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: 'Don't blame Aboriginal culture for men raping boys' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Banks, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 440 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication
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First spokesperson: Sharon Payne, head, North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Second spokesperson: Dennis Eggington, chief executive, West Australian Aboriginal Legal Service Synopsis: A leading Aboriginal legal figure has claimed that male rape in remote communities was a symptom of psychosis, rather than a reflection of indigenous culture. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, 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 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: Raise grog cost to curb drinking Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Writer(s): Roberts, Jeremy News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 317
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News source: Politician First spokesperson: Christopher Pyne, Federal Secretary for Health Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Health Christopher Pyne has called for a steep rise in the price of alcohol in remote communities in a bid to curb excessive drinking among the indigenous population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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
Title: Dispossession is a sorry business Publication: Australian 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 spokesperson: Kristin E. McBain, editor, Medical Journal of Australia 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: Men's secret out Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature
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Page number: 25 Word length: 1788 News source: Aboriginal Land Council, Politician First spokesperson: Mitch Williams, SA Opposition spokesman for Aboriginal affairs Second spokesperson: Ken Newman, general manager, APY Land Council Synopsis: The full horrific truth of Aboriginal abuse will emerge only when bureaucratic self-protection is swept aside. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: A town intent on winning the good fight Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Skelton, Russell News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 1035 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Sammy Butcher, former lead guitarist, Warumpi Band Second spokesperson: Lance MacDonald, council president, Papunya Synopsis: Discussion of Papunya and its fight against petrol sniffing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous politics, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Powderkeg: poverty, grog and nothing to do make bad neighbours 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
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Title: Policing alone won't stop the violence Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 31 May 2006 Writer(s): Plibersek, Tanya News genre: Invited column Page number: 13 Word length: 782 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Tanya Plibersek, ALP member of Federal Parliament Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of sexual abuse in indigenous communities and the need for action to deal with it. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aborigines must accept scrutiny Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 1 June 2006 Writer(s): Simper, Errol News genre: Feature Page number: 16 Word length: 635 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Opinion First spokesperson: John Hartigan, chairman and chief executive, News Limited Second spokesperson: Synopsis: News Limited chairman and chief executive John Hartigan has urged the Australian media to reveal the "unvarnished and unembroidered" truth in assessing and reporting Aboriginal sex crimes and substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aborigines have grounds for optimism Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 1 June 2006 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 12 Word length: 1007 News source: Aboriginal leader, Other First spokesperson: Richard Trudgen Second spokesperson: Chris Sarra, former principal, Cherbourg school Synopsis: Claims that there is optimism in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Women's health
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Title: Street drinking bans spark fear on Block Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 6 June 2006 Writer(s): Dick, Tim News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 181 News source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Local government First spokesperson: Mick Mundine, chief executive, Aboriginal Housing Company Second spokesperson: Mark Scala, spokesman, City of Sydney Synopsis: The heart of Redfern, the Block, was excluded from a new street drinking ban, prompting fears more chronic drinkers would be funnelled into the troubled area. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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 spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Discusses housing shortages in Aboriginal ommunities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Reclaim control of blacks' destiny 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
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Title: Odourless fuel to cut sniffing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 344 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Lance MacDonald, community leader, Papunya Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Synopsis: A Senate committee investigating petrol-sniffing found that odourless Opal fuel needed to be available across central Australia, with possible penalties for people who took regular petrol into remote communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Coroner to probe severed head find Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 23 June 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 414 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Jay Weatherill, SA Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Mitch Williams, SA Opposition Aboriginal Affairs spokesman Synopsis: Police are investigating the death of a female petrol sniffer whose severed head was reportedly dragged by a dog through the streets of the remote South Australian indigenous community of Fregon. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Women's health
Title: Everything in the bush must change Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 761 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbot, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister
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Synopsis: Argues that politicians and public servants have failed to protect Aborigines in remote settlements, who endure plagues of substance abuse and sexual violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Paradise refound, and grog's been banished 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 spokesperson: Desmond Tayley, Mayor, Wujal Wujal 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: Infant death rates like Third World Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 481 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The risk of an Aboriginal infant dying in Western Australia from a treatable disease is four times that of a white child. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
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
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First spokesperson: Lara Wieland Second spokesperson: Richard Heazlewood Synopsis: Proposal to address issues in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, 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: Nation to target indigenous abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 27 June 2006 Writer(s): Heywood, Lachlan News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 510 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Judy Spence, Qld Police and Corrective Services Minister Synopsis: Queensland backed a new national framework for dealing with spiralling indigenous abuse and violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal neglect 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
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First spokesperson: Dr Simon Quilty Second spokesperson: Darren Farmer, Martu leader Synopsis: Letters to the editor on the plight of Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, 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 spokesperson: Chris Pyne, parliamentary secretary 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: Vital voice not heard Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 2006 Writer(s): King, Madonna News genre: Feature Page number: 40 Word length: 790 News source: Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Nanette Rogers, crown prosecutor Second spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Synopsis: Discusses the need for Aboriginal leaders. Argues that the voice of Aboriginal Australia was missing in the discussion of Aboriginal problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Roadhouses refuse no-sniff fuel Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 2006 Writer(s): Roberts, Jeremy News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 263
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News source: Business, Other First spokesperson: Tristan Ray, co-ordinator, Central Australian Youth Link-up Service Second spokesperson: Pat Alexander, administrator, Erldunda Roadhouse Synopsis: Youth workers have criticised central Australian roadhouses that are refusing to sell Opal fuel, claiming it threatens to derail efforts to stamp out petrol sniffing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Star student shows love is the way to the world Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 409 News source: Academic First spokesperson: Tanya Major, Aboriginal criminologist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Aboriginal criminologist Tanya Major. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Caught between two worlds: hope and despair 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 spokesperson: Noel Pearson, indigenous leader 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: Aborigines to be compelled to give evidence Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 11 July 2006 Writer(s): O'Brien, Natalie News genre: News Page number: 1
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Word length: 648 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Chris Ellison, federal Justice Minister Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, senior prosecutor, NT Synopsis: The nation's most powerful law enforcement agency has won Government support to use its star chamber powers to break the code of silence surrounding violence and sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Ignorance won't make abuse go away 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 spokesperson: Margaret Smith, vice-chairwomahn, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara 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: Pregnant women smoking Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 16 August 2006 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 252 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: About one woman in six still smokes during pregnancy despite the health risks to the unborn baby - and the rates soar to nearly one in two among teenagers, and even higher among Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
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Title: Alarm at soaring cannabis use in remote areas Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 21 August 2006 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 453 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that cannabis use had risen sharply in remote indigenous communities, with children as young as 10 smoking the drug. A survey of police also found that amphetamines were available and commonly used in most of the communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Air of success after sniffing snuffed Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 11 September 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 352 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Sid Anderson, coach, Papunya Eagles football team Second spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Synopsis: Petrol sniffing has disappeared since the introduction of Opal fuel, with good results for the Papunya Eagles football team. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Sport
Title: Mutitjulu women hit back at pedophilia claims Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 16 September 2006 Writer(s): Mistilis, Kia News genre: Invited column Page number: 6 Word length: 1268 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Film/TV/Other media report, Medical First spokesperson: Kia Mistilis, photographer Second spokesperson: Peter Charley, executive producer, Lateline Synopsis: Response to ABC report on pedophilia in Mutitjulu. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
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Title: Sniffing suspected in 12 remote deaths Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 18 September 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 505 News source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Mark Johns, SA Coroner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: South Australia's Coroner is investigating the deaths of 12 Aborigines from the state's remote indigenous communities. Petrol sniffing was suspected of being involved. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Suicide, Violence
Title: A cleansing effect for all involved Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 September 2006 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 375 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Wanyubi Marika, indigenous ranger, Yilpara Second spokesperson: Barayuwa Mununngurr, chairperson, Laynhapuy Synopsis: The Federal Government gave a grant of $205,000 to indigenous rangers from Yilpara to expand their conservation work, including cleaning up marine debris and controlling feral pigs and buffalo. Mentions that it would have a health spin-off, including keeping young people busy and away from petrol-sniffing, drugs and alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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
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problems. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Murder is murder Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 4 October 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 15 Word length: 580 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that indigenous offenders are exploiting cultural background and drunkenness to get away with murder. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence, Women's health
Title: Territory chief slow to act on abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 October 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 547 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Jodeen Carney, NT Opposition Leader Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin knew about young girls being "prostituted for petrol" in central Australia 18 months before she ordered an inquiry into violence and child abuse in remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: The right side of the law Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 November 2006 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Invited column Page number: 27 Word length: 1462 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech
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First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, director, Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Second spokesperson: Don Wetherburn, director, NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research Synopsis: Discusses the link between Aboriginal substance abuse and imprisonment. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Children die for want of help Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 30 November 2006 Writer(s): Horin, Adele News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1182 News source: Bureaucrat, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Bruce Barbour, NSW Ombudsman Second spokesperson: Reba Meagher, NSW Minister for Community Service Synopsis: An Ombudsman's report showed that, three years after the NSW Government injected $1.2 billion into the Department of Community Services, the number of children who died of abuse, neglect, or in suspicious circumstances was still high. Mentions that Aboriginal children were over-represented in the toll of child deaths. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: System failing kids at risk Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 30 November 2006 Writer(s): Lunn, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 314 News source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Bruce Barbour, NSW Ombudsman Second spokesperson: Reba Meagher, NSW Community Services Minister Synopsis: Claims that police and health bureaucrats in NSW still consistently fail to recognise children at risk of harm, particularly in households where parents abuse drugs or alcohol. Mentions that Aboriginal children accounted for 17 per cent of child deaths where the Department of Community Services had been involved with either the child or a sibling within the previous three years. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
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Title: Teens die after fuel container break-in Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 4 December 2006 Writer(s): AAP News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 438 News source: Local government, Police/Court First spokesperson: Bill Medley, chief executive, Oenpelli council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Northern Territory police are investigating the deaths of two teenage boys after they broke into a fuel container north of Kakadu national park. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Petrol ban too late for youths Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 5 December 2006 Writer(s): AAP News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 346 News source: Local government, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Bob Medley, chief executive, Oenpelli council Second spokesperson: Unnamed spokeswoman for Tony Abbott, federal Minister for Health Synopsis: The local council had banned sniffable fuel in the remote Northern Territory community of Oenpelli a week before two Aboriginal youths died sniffing petrol in a shipping container. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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: The nomadic ideal is killing the indigenous Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 13 December 2006 Writer(s): Albrechtsen, Janet News genre: Regular column Page number: 12 Word length: 1180 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Argues that the myth of the noble savage is killing indigenous people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Legacy of racist past Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 December 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 1576 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Interview with Queensland Premier Peter Beattie about Aboriginal issues. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
2007
Title: Upgrade or downgrade? Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 6 January 2007 Writer(s): Williams, Paul News genre: Feature Page number: 55 Word length: 1086 News source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Sam Watson, Indigenous community leader Synopsis: Overview of indigenous policy and indigenous health issues in Queensland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, State department of health, Suicide
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Title: Indigenous health in peril Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 6 January 2007 Writer(s): Brook, Lucy News genre: Arts review Page number: 36 Word length: 561 News source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Kaye Harrison, filmmaker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Review of Crossing the Line, a documentary following the journey of two medical students who undertook an eight-week placement in the Mornington Island indigenous community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Suicide
Title: Palmed off and abused Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 8 January 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen 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: Grog ban a threat to rights Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 15 January 2007 Writer(s): Christiansen, Melanie & Barrett, Rosanne News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 356 News source: Human Rights Commission, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Islander social justice commissioner Second spokesperson: Vince Mundraby, president, Aboriginal Local Government Association of Queensland
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Synopsis: A human rights and equal opportunities commissioner warned the grog bans imposed on Queensland's indigenous communities could breach racial discrimination laws. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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 spokesperson: Alfred Clay, Aboriginal health liaison officer 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 spokesperson: Victor Hart, manager, Oodgeroo Unit, Queensland Universit of Technology Synopsis: Profile of Aboriginal disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence
Title: An underfunded and overlooked local hero Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 12 February 2007 Writer(s): Fitzgerald, Ross News genre: Feature Page number: 8
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Word length: 699 News source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Goori House Addiction Treatment Centre, in the outer Brisbane suburb of Cleveland, has achieved one of Australia's highest success rates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation of indigenous men. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Concerted response can defeat this killer Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 13 February 2007 Writer(s): Wilkes, Ted News genre: Feature Page number: 12 Word length: 721 News source: Aboriginal leader, Publication First spokesperson: Ted Wilkes, Indigenous elder & chairman, National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Research released by the National Drug Research Institute reveals the effects of alcohol on the mortality of indigenous Australians. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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
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Title: State to draw up indigenous pact Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 13 February 2007 Writer(s): Barrett, Rosanne News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 342 News source: Local government, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Jesse Sagaukaz, Mayor, Bamaga Synopsis: A contract between indigenous mayors and the State Government targeting specific health, education and crime outcomes would be drawn up in an attempt to improve conditions in remote communities. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Suicide, Violence
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 spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader 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 spokesperson: Phyllis Kaberry, anthropologist & author, Aboriginal Women Sacred and
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Profane Synopsis: Overview of male violence and sexual abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Judge bemoans black alcohol abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 17 March 2007 Writer(s): Roberts, Jeremy News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 395 News source: Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Dean Mildren, NT Supreme Court judge Second spokesperson: Chief Justice Brian Martin, NT Supreme Court judge Synopsis: A Supreme Court judge has decried the ability of the criminal justice system to deal with an Aboriginal community in the grip of social dysfunction and alcohol-related crime. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
Title: Petrol sniffing scourge defeated Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 17 March 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 791 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Other First spokesperson: Blair McFarland, social worker Second spokesperson: Matthew Brown, former petrol sniffer, Papunya Synopsis: After years of government inaction, dozens of inquiries and reports, and hundreds of young lives crippled by the debilitating habit of petrol sniffing, Aboriginal leaders, social workers and police say that the problem finally appeared to be beaten. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: skin deep Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 17 March 2007 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: Feature Page number: 17
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Word length: 4343 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Hal Walsh, resident, Palm Island Second spokesperson: Robert Blackley, resident, Palm Island Synopsis: Overview of life on Palm Island. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence
Title: Abbott wary of 'win' on sniffing Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 19 March 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 515 News source: Aboriginal leader, Other, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Blair McFarland, Alice Springs youth worker Synopsis: Federal Health Minister Tony Abbott said that strong community leadership and constant vigilance were needed in Aboriginal communities before the nation could claim victory in the fight against petrol sniffing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: One scourge down Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 19 March 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Dick Brown, community member, Hoppy's Camp, Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Flora Brown, community member, Hoppy's Camp, Alice Springs Synopsis: Petrol sniffing is on the decline but the fight continues to get young indigenous people hooked on sport and music rather than paint, glue, cannabis and alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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Title: Petrol killed boy Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 April 2007 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: News source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A 12-year-old boy is believed to have died after sniffing petrol in a remote Northern Territory community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Drinkers turn to mouthwash Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 3 May 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 218 News source: Local government, Medical First spokesperson: Maria Giacon, pharmacy owner, Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Fran Kilgariff, Mayor, Alice Springs Synopsis: As the Northern territory Government deliberated over whether to make Alice Springs its first “dry town”, problem drinkers in the desert centre took to drinking mouthwash as a substitute for restricted cask wine. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Race & racism
Title: Aborigines sign on to welfare plan Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 8 May 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 504 News source: Aboriginal leader, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: The 1200 indigenous residents of Hopevale and the Howard Government have negotiated a landmark agreement, in which welfare payments will be hived off to meet rent and food expenses, to stop them being spent on alcohol and drugs. Mentions that the Government will increase
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spending on health and education programs for any community that agrees to join the new welfare system. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
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: 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: Breaking the cycle Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Asam News genre: Feature Page number: 32
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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: 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: Nation's child abuse shame Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 16 June 2007 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 906 News source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, Aboriginal health worker Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that sexual abuse of Aboriginal children is widespread across the Northern Territory, fuelled by "rivers of grog" and catastrophic failures in the education system. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
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Title: Most talked about - Black communities Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 18 June 2007 Writer(s): d'Abbs, Peter, Whybrow, Brian & Carless, Alex News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2529 News source: Academic, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Little Children Are Sacred report. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Standstill on black abuse attacked Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 18 June 2007 Writer(s): Fraser, Andrew, Rintoul, Stuart & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 610 News source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Jodeen Carney, NT Opposition Leader Second spokesperson: Boni Robertson, Aboriginal academic & activist Synopsis: The Northern Territory Opposition has accused the Martin Government of sitting on its hands while sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities continues without check. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Pearson at odds with abuse report Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 20 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 449 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Indigenous leader Noel Pearson has rejected many of the recommendations of a damning report exposing widespread child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
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Title: Jobless people everywhere develop the same symptoms Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 21 June 2007 Writer(s): Etherington, Steve, Nelson, Steve & Congram, Richard News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 11 Word length: 2678 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to an editorial ("Save yourselves", 19/6/07), Noel Pearson's talk on ABC Radio National (20/6/07) and a previous letter, all relating to abuse of women and children in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Women's health
Title: Crusade to save Aboriginal kids - Howard declares 'national emergency' to end abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1409 News source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: John Howard will seize control of Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory, banning alcohol and pornography and using the military to attack the "national emergency" of alcohol-fuelled sexual abuse of children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: No, the niceties don't matter - Tackling Abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Editorial Page number: 4 Word length: 381 News source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that, when the abuse of alcohol leads to rampant sexual abuse of
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children and proceeds to threaten the destruction of a people and a culture, John Howard is quite right to say that the constitutional niceties hardly matter. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Paternal, but plans' time has arrived Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis News genre: Editorial Page number: 1 Word length: 450 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that a fundamental shift in public attitudes and politics has allowed John Howard to take control of Aboriginal affairs in the Northern Territory and introduce sweeping and draconian powers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: 'Knee-jerk' laws break the law - Tackling Abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart & Lunn, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 623 News source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Boni Robertson, Aboriginal academic and activist Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson Synopsis: Aboriginal academic and activist Boni Robertson has warned that the Howard Government was creating laws and welfare restrictions that would not survive a legal challenge in its response to a report on child sexual abuse in Northern Territory indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Alcohol ban gets a frosty response - Tackling Abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Maley, Paul News genre: News Page number: 5
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Word length: 328 News source: Academic, Business, Medical First spokesperson: Sharon Kinraid, manager, Tennant Creek alcohol treatment centre Second spokesperson: Amy Williamson, NT executive director, Australian Hotels Association Synopsis: Claims that implementing a ban on alcohol in indigenous communities would be "an administrative nightmare" and diehard drinkers would find ways around the prohibitions. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Intervention
Title: What they said - Tackling abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 425 Word length: News source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Alan Carpenter, WA Premier Second spokesperson: Warren Pitt, Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Synopsis: Overview of comments on the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Community alcohol ban no quick-fix Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret & Odgers, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 872 News source: Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Warren Pitt, Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Synopsis: Queensland Premier Peter Beattie dismissed Canberra's indigenous community alcohol ban as a pre-election gimmick. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Damaged generation Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: Feature
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Page number: 13 Word length: 1588 News source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Bonnie Robertson, Aboriginal activist & academic, Griffith University Synopsis: Argues that it will be hard to find sufficient qualified professionals to make John Howard's Northern Territory Aboriginal solution work. Claims that there aren't even enough to deal with the explosion in the number of abused children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Doctor crisis to hit NT health plan - Tackling Abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Hart, Cath News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 503 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Peter Beaumont, NT president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Peter Rischbieth, president, Rural Doctors Association of Australia Synopsis: Claims that doctor shortages in regional Australia pose a "significant challenge" to the Government's plan to introduce compulsory health checks for Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Policy revolution in black and white. Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: 887 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Synopsis: Claims that John Howard’s sweeping takeover of Aboriginal affairs in the Northern Territory was a vigorous response to a longstanding, endemic problem. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
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Title: Nothing less than a new social order Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Editorial Page number: 1 Word length: 995 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Analysis of the announced NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: An end to the tears Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Invited column Page number: 17 Word length: 2886 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, director, Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that alcohol and drug addiction can't be fixed immediately, but the Government is on the right track to stop the suffering in the Outback. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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
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Title: Thin end of the wedge Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): King, Madonna News genre: Invited column Page number: 29 Word length: 803 News source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Judy Atkinson, Southern Cross University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's response to problems in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: No easy solution to appalling situation Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Fogg, Edith, Griffin, Tom & May, G J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 26 Word length: 1702 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Tackling abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Brown, Monica, Dillon, Anthony & Newland, Peter News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 2359 News source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Howard Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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Title: Plenty of opportunities for predators - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 396 News source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Mick Adams, researcher, Queensland University of Technology Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Little Children are Sacred report revealed that sexual abuse of indigenous children was widespread and insidious within central Australia's Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Cape kids plagued by health problems - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 466 News source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Richard Heazlewood, Paediatric Outreach Service, Cairns Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A five-year study of health problems faced by children in Cape York shows an increase in sexual and physical abuse, as well as neglect. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Plan to split ALP unlikely to work - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Maiden, Samantha News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 397 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Federal Labor leader Second spokesperson: Jon Stanhope, ACT Chief Minister Synopsis: Discusses the political impact of the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Intervention
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Title: Moved by Pearson's passion Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Shanahan, Dennis News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1352 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Synopsis: Background to the development of the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: States must help tackle abuse: PM Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 969 News source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: John Howard has increased pressure on the states to follow his lead in banning alcohol and pornography in Aboriginal communities, saying he had harnessed a "mood" in the nation to end the horrific sexual abuse of indigenous children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Howard brings hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Nowra, Louis News genre: Invited column Page number: 8 Word length: 1341 News source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Michael Mansell, Tasmanian Aboriginal lawyer Synopsis: Argues that the decisive and heartfelt response to the Aboriginal crisis in our remote communities may lack a long-term agenda, but it deserves widespread community support.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Violence
Title: Pearson conference to build reform foundations - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Murphy, Padraic & Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 354 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Cape York Institute Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reforming the welfare system in Aboriginal communities and introducing behavioural standards will dominate discussions at a groundbreaking conference on indigenous disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Aboriginal hit list drawn up as force prepares to move in Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1125 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Alan Carpenter, WA Premier Synopsis: The most violent and dysfunctional Aboriginal communities will be targeted first in a phased introduction to the federal Government's radical intervention plan for the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Cleary, Veronica, Pope, Mike & Jefferies, Maureen News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 9 Word length: 2555 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson:
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Involve communities to find solution Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Miles, Tony News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 1718 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Aboriginal crisis Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 5 Word length: 90 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses criticism of the government for not focusing enough on the availability of alcohol as part of its plan to wipe out child abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics
Title: Kava import ban imposed Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 193 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: David Johnston, Federal Customs Minister
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Synopsis: The general importation of kava has been banned by the federal Government to reduce the spread of the intoxicating Pacific drink in remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Federal initiative should be applauded Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Dalton, S, Rogers, Romony & Townley, Chris News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 32 Word length: 1751 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Mundine supports Territory crusade Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Maiden, Samantha, Wilson, Ashleigh & Higgins, Ean News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 673 News source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Warren Mundine, Indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Indigenous leader Warren Mundine has savaged critics of John Howard's motives in intervening to stamp out the sexual abuse of children in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities, saying the protection of women and children is more important than politics. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: First assault on sex abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Rehn, Alison News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 398 News source: Aboriginal leader
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First spokesperson: Dorothea Randall, community leader, Mutitjulu Second spokesperson: Bob Randall, community leader, Mutitjulu Synopsis: The army, Australian Federal Police and government bureaucrats were rolling out stage one of Prime Minister John Howard's plan to eradicate child sexual abuse from indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Brough on road to ease tensions Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 29 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 574 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clare, Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Mal Brough will front indigenous communities in the Northern Territory to explain why the Government is taking such dramatic action as it attempts to stamp out child sexual abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Intervention, State politics
Title: Hundreds volunteer to join health effort Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 29 June 2007 Writer(s): Hart, Cath News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 244 News source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Rosanna Capolingua, president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Stephanie Bell, director, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Synopsis: Almost 200 health workers have expressed interest in joining the federal Government's emergency response teams in Northern Territory indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: A black history Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Chilcott-Moore, Tanya News genre: Feature
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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 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: 'Our leader is listening to the cry of mothers' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 590 News source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mary O'Reeri, school teacher, Beagle Bay community, WA Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to the Howard Government's radical agenda for Northern Territory Aborigines. Argues that the reforms should be extended to remote indigenous communities in Western Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Suicide
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Title: Agony that was ignored Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 23 Word length: 1915 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Chris Mitchell, editor-in-chief, The Australian, & former editor-in-chief, The Courier-Mail Second spokesperson: Reuben Poonkamelya, crocodile feeder, Pormpuraaw Synopsis: Overview of the Courier-Mail campaign to bring attention to alcohol, violence and sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Drinkinh problem is lack of will on overall measures Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Horin, Adele News genre: Editorial Page number: 33 Word length: 933 News source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical, Other First spokesperson: Dr Stefan Gruenert, Chief Executive, Odyssey House Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Refers to alcohol abuse in indigenous communities and argues that it was easier for the government to send troops in to indigenous communities, than to take on the powerful liquor industry. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal crisis Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 2 July 2007 Writer(s): McGlade, Hannah & Dillon, Anthony News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2714 News source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Howard Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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Title: Commitment welcome, but long overdue - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Steketee, Mike News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 488 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, co-author, Little Children Are Sacred Second spokesperson: Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissiioner Synopsis: One of the authors of the report that sparked the Howard Government's crackdown on indigenous child sex abuse in the Northern Territory has called on critics to capitalise on the Government's commitment. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Martin bans liquor in troubled camps - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 July 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 349 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Chris Burns, NT Licensing Minister Synopsis: Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin has responded to the crisis in Aboriginal communities, banning alcohol in the dysfunctional town camps of Alice Springs in an attempt to reduce violence among indigenous residents. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: Brough wants to 'finish the job' - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 752 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Alison Hunt, Mutitjulu community representative Synopsis: Mal Brough would seek to retain control of indigenous affairs if the
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Howard Government was returned to office so he could "finish" the job of radically reforming Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: 'Cold turkey' alcohol response alarms nurses Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 28 Word length: 680 News source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Professor Judy Lumby, executive director, College of Nursing Second spokesperson: Sally Goold, Indigenous nurse leader Synopsis: Nursing and other groups have warned Prime Minister John Howard of potential pitfalls in his intervention plan to tackle problems in Aboriginal communities. They argue that cutting off alcohol supplies will not work without suitable detox services. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: In the way of help Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 16 Word length: 616 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the Federal Government's NT Intervention Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Labor support wavers after grog ban backflip - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): Mitchell, Selina News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 341 News source: Politician, Publication
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First spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Labor indigenous affairs spokeswoman Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Labor's qualified support for the Howard intervention appeared shaky as it questioned the Government's plan to allow wet canteens in dry communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Photo ID needed to buy up on grog Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 9 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 784 News source: Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Major-General Dave Chalmers Synopsis: Northern Territory drinkers will be forced to show photographic identification and declare where they will be consuming takeaway alcohol under tough new laws being drafted as part of the Howard Government's indigenous intervention plan. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: PM vows to push alcohol policy Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia 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: Healing hands bridge a cultural divide Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News
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Page number: 1 Word length: 955 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Emil Djakic, doctor involved in the NT Intervention Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Opposition spokeswoman on indigenous affairs Synopsis: Discussion of the implementation of the NT Intervention in Hermannsburg. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Power boost for PM Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Wakim, Joseph & Reist, Melinda Tankard News genre: Feature Page number: 27 Word length: 1343 News source: Opinion, Publication First spokesperson: Joseph Wakim, founder, Australian Arabic Council Second spokesperson: Melinda Tankard Reist, founding director, Women's Forum Australia Synopsis: Responses to John Howard's indigenous child safety move. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Children 'traded for alcohol' - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 570 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Mildred Inkamala, founder, women's domestic violence service, Hermannsburg Second spokesperson: Dr Emil Djakic Synopsis: Allegations of parents selling their children for sex in return for alcohol emerged in the town of Hermannsburg as the federal Government's health checks began on Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Taskforce silk dismisses land grab suspicions - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 14 July 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh
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News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 625 News source: Aboriginal Land Council, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: John Reeves QC, member, Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: David Ross, director, Central Land Council Synopsis: Response to concerns about the appointment of John Reeves QC to the taskforce overseeing the Howard Government's reforms of indigenous affairs. Claims that land management issues remain secondary during the first phase of the Government's emergency response to indigenous child abuse in the bush. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Health report bleak in the west Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 18 July 2007 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony, Taylor, Paige & Gosch, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 669 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A new report has found that Western Australia ranks worst in the nation in some key indicators of Aboriginal wellbeing. Mentions that the Carpenter Government was continuing to resist federal intervention as it scrambled to deal with a broadening indigenous sex abuse scandal. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
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
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difficulties and social disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: Community Cabinet experiences life and art Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 23 July 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 296 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Community Cabinet roadshow rolled into indigenous Queensland, with child welfare, alcohol abuse and rock art topping the agenda. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Rough road ahead Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 24 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: 1676 News source: Bureaucrat, Church/welfare body, Medical, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Johnathan McLeod, Federal Government's new business manager, Kintore Second spokesperson: Jeff Hulcombe, chief executive, Kintore health service Synopsis: Overview of 11 Aboriginal towns in the Northern Territory and the enormous task facing the federal Government's intervention plan. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Buyback for kava imports - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 26 July 2007 Writer(s): Hart, Cath News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 219 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: David Johnston, Federal Justice and Customs Minister
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Synopsis: The federal Government will launch a $6.7 million scheme to buy back the intoxicating drug kava, impounded at Australia's borders as part of a bid to combat its abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Intervention
Title: Alcohol damage to babies 'ignored' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 27 July 2007 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 607 News source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lindsay Adams Second spokesperson: Kay Atfield, regional director, WA's Country Health Services (Kimberley) Synopsis: A leading pediatrician has claimed that the number of Aboriginal children born in the Kimberley with serious neurological disorders linked to their mothers' drinking during pregnancy was growing, yet the Western Australian Government was doing little to seriously tackle the issue. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Opal fuel saved my life, says reformed sniffer Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 30 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 524 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Steven Uluru, former petol sniffer Second spokesperson: Reggie Uluru, Steven's father Synopsis: Discusses the introduction of Opal fuel in central Australia and its impact on the life of a former petrol sniffer. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Labor MPs uneasy about supporting PM's intervention plan - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 1 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 514
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News source: Politician First spokesperson: Warren Snowdon, Federal NT MP Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, opposition indigenous affairs spokeswoman Synopsis: Claims that he ALP's bipartisan support for John Howard's takeover of remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory will be challenged by Labor MPs concerned about crucial elements of the strategy to combat child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Cost blowout for NT plan - Aboriginal reform to hit $500m Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 6 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1102 News source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Pat Anderson, co-author, Little Children Are Sacred report Synopsis: The Howard Government will spend as much as half a billion dollars in 2007 alone on its radical intervention program for Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Right to tribal law scrapped Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 932 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Aboriginal offenders in the Northern Territory would no longer be able to use customary law to get softer sentences for serious crimes, under the Howard Government's radical intervention into Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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Title: NT to track alcohol sales with photo ID Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 169 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Dr Chris Burns, NT Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Radical new measures introduced by the Northern Territory Government would require anyone buying takeaway alcohol in Katherine to show photo ID. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Anger over NT child Bill Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 8 August 2007 Writer(s): Gartrell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 393 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: John Ah Kit, former NT Labor MP Synopsis: Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough was abused from the public gallery of Federal Parliament as he introduced controversial new laws for Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Intolerance or progress, realism or wrong message? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 9 August 2007 Writer(s): Orr, Kevin, Cook, E E & McMahon, Marie News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 320 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the debate of the impact of the Howard Government intervention in remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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: 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: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: 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: Grog bus lifts 200 drinkers a night - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 August 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 435 News source: Other, Police/Court First spokesperson: Senior Sergeant Jim Cave, Derby, WA Second spokesperson: Greg Spinx, coordinator, Numbud Patrol
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Synopsis: A grog patrol is removing up to 200 indigenous adults and children a night from the streets of Derby as health workers and police in the small Kimberley town battle alcohol abuse and violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Call to fund help for those forced off grog Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 531 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Guy Barnett, chairman, Senate legal and constitutional affairs committee Second spokesperson: Rachel Siewart, Greens Senator Synopsis: A Senate inquiry into the legislation on the Northern Territory intervention has called on the Howard Government to fund extra rehabilitation for Aborigines forced off alcohol under the crackdown on child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Lack of respect will not help indigenous children Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 Writer(s): Banduk Marika News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 830 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Banduk Marika, community leader and artist in Yirrkala, Arnhem land Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the government must respect indigenous people and provide the opportunity for true self-determination. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Indigenous intervention becomes law Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 18 August 2007 Writer(s): Crawshaw, David & Ravens, Tara News genre: News Page number: 15 Word length: 242
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News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Nigel Scullion, Federal Community Services Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government hailed the passage of its Northern Territory indigenous laws as a historic day for Aboriginal people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Indigenous people can, and do, address their own problems Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 18 August 2007 Writer(s): Wilkes, Ted News genre: Invited column Page number: 31 Word length: 950 News source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Ted Wilkes, chairman, National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee of the Australian National Council on Drugs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that there is a risk alcohol issues and associated child abuse and violence in the Northern Territory will be perceived as being indigenous problems only. Also details efforts made by indigenous communities to address alcohol-related problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Grog and porn bans to begin next week Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 20 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 444 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Alcohol and pornography would be banned in some indigenous communities, after the federal Government's intervention program to stop sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities received royal assent. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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Title: White lies, black dollars and red ink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 25 August 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 34 Word length: 696 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that it was nearly impossible to determine the amount of money actually spent on indigenous Australians. The claimed expenditure included expenditure designed to assist all Australians such as welfare payments. Argues that the government’s lack of accounting leads to the impression that generous amounts were being squandered by Indigenous people, whilst in reality there were many social inequalities suffered by indigenous people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards
Title: Yuendumu keen to tackle its issues - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 27 August 2007 Writer(s): Jeeves, Jessica News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 814 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Jessica Jeeves, Reconciliation Australia Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Yuendumu township. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Intervention
Title: State of the Nation - The view from The Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 27 August 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 2661 News source: Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister
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Synopsis: Discussion of the political relationship between the Commonwealth and Northern Territory Government. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Brough's challenge to Rudd - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 1 September 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 530 News source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jeeny Macklin, Labor indigenous affairs spokeswoman Synopsis: Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough has accused the Northern Territory Government of "actively undermining" the commonwealth intervention in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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 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: Credit for pass mark Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 September 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 606
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News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the progress of the NT intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Ban on takeaway alcohol a circuit-breaker for town Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 438 News source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Barry Sargenat, WA State director of liquor licensing Second spokesperson: Patrick Green, chairman, Leedal Synopsis: The remote community of Fitzroy Crossing is about to get the toughest alcohol restrictions imposed on a Western Australian town, a "circuit- breaking" six-month ban on all takeaway alcohol except light beer. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
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 sabage 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
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Word length: 535 News source: Aboriginal lay person 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: Outsiders blamed for scare tactics - Residents fear loss of welfare - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 September 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 579 News source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Major General David Chalmers, commander, NT taskforce Second spokesperson: Sue Gordon, chairwoman, NT taskforce Synopsis: The federal Government's intervention into Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory is in danger of being hijacked by rumour as communication failures lead to fears that welfare will be withdrawn. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: $100m air assault on Territory health Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 September 2007 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 564 News source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: A $100 million medical flying squad will blitz Northern Territory indigenous communities under a campaign to attack blindness and hearing problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
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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: Indigenous action must be on-going Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 21 September 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 24 Word length: 556 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that riots involving up to 200 people in the remote Aboriginal community of Aurukun indicated Premier Anna Bligh faced no easier a task in managing indigenous affairs than did her predecessor, Peter Beattie. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Activist Yunupingu to form Arnhem Land elders group Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 21 September 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 531
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News source: Aboriginal leader, Other First spokesperson: Galarrwuy Yunupingu, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Major General Dave Chalmers, operational commander, intervention taskforce Synopsis: Galarrwuy Yunupingu endorsed the Commonwealth intervention in the Northern Territory as an opportunity to "empower" Aboriginal people andplans to establish an elders group to serve as a link between government and Aboriginal people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Author's warning on race relations Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 27 September 2007 Writer(s): Ravens, Tara News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 302 News source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, chairwoman, Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal advocate Pat Anderson claimed that the Federal Government's intervention in the Northern Territory was jeopardising the already delicate relationship between black and white Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Canberra to pay for inquest lawyers Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 October 2007 Writer(s): O'Brien, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 318 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: John Hammond, Perth lawyer Synopsis: The federal Government has been forced to fund lawyers to act for grieving Aboriginal families in the alcohol-ravaged Kimberley after the Western Australian Government refused to pay for their representation at a coronial inquiry. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
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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: Child abuse not so easy to uncover Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 8 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 538 News source: Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Paul White, NT Police Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Police in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory had not uncovered any solid evidence of sexual assaults on children, three months after being deployed as part of the Howard Government's intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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
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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 conditions
Title: Town where youths hand themselves for want of a beer Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 536 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Philip Moke, mental health nurse Second spokesperson: Alastair Hope, coroner Synopsis: A young Aboriginal man in the grog-ravaged town of Fitzroy Crossing tried to hang himself after being denied a can of beer and another made an unsuccessful attempt to hang himself because he could not get a share of cask wine. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Suicide
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
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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: Remote grog bans endorsed Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 574 News source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Dennis Gray, researcher, National Drug Research Institute Second spokesperson: Tanya Chikritzhs, researcher, National Drug Research Institute Synopsis: The nation's first comprehensive study of alcohol bans and limits has found that alcohol restrictions in remote Australia were highly effective in turning around troubled towns and reducing shocking rates of alcohol- related death, illness and injury among Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Pricing, supply reduction will cut alcohol abuse and violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 October 2007 Writer(s): Ah Chee, Donna News genre: Invited column Page number: 31 Word length: 975 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Donna Ah Chee, deputy director, Congress in Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Professor Robin Room, alcohol policy researcher Synopsis: Claims that the major barrier to addressing excessive levels of alcohol consumption and harm in Aboriginal communities was not a lack of desire by Aboriginal people, but the lack of willingness of policy makers to implement measures that were known to work in reducing the supply and availability of alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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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: Women in remote towns 'want change' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1152 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Delvene Napangardi Langdon, resident, Yuendumu Second spokesperson: Pam Malden, manager, Yuendumu Women's Centre Synopsis: Addresses issues of violence towards women in remote indigenous communities, such as Yuendumu, against the issues surrounding John Howard's emergency intervention in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Still in the grip of the grog Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: Feature Page number: 58 Word length: 1604 News source: Aboriginal leader, Local government, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Andy Henderson, Far North Assistant Commissioner Second spokesperson: Janine Chevathun, member, Aurukun community justice group Synopsis: Claims that state alcohol plans for remote indigenous communities caused new problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
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Title: Dealing on rise Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: News Page number: 59 Word length: 334 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report found that some of the best and brightest indigenous adults were being lured into trafficking or dealing cannabis and speed because of extreme profits. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Senior women key to success of reform - Intervention - Election 2007: Indigenous Affairs Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 29 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 474 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Mildred Inkamala, resident, Hermannsburg Synopsis: Aboriginal women have emerged as a key constituency in traditional Northern Territory indigenous communities where the federal Government is implementing its intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Drink ban town's neighbours have Crossing to bear Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 30 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 577 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Darren Sievwright, police officer-in-charge, Broome Second spokesperson: Vivien Gordon, resident, Fitzroy Crossing Synopsis: Claims that up to a quarter of the population of remote Fitzroy Crossing has flooded into nearby towns in search of alcohol, four weeks after the
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nation's toughest bottleshop restrictions limited drinkers to takeaway light beer in the Kimberley town. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Communities demand further alcohol bans Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 476 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Local government First spokesperson: Hermann Malbunka, resident, Hermannsburg Second spokesperson: Fran Kilgariff, Mayor, Alice Springs Synopsis: The rivers of grog continue to flow in central Australia, despite the efforts of government authorities to impose restrictions and increase penalties. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Violence
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: Women back federal action Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 545 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Helen Kantawarra, resident, Hermannsburg
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Second spokesperson: Bess Price, Warlpiri woman Synopsis: Women in remote Aboriginal communities in central Australia are gaining confidence and speaking out for their communities after becoming frustrated with indigenous representatives they ses as urban Aborigines who do not understand their needs. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Intervention
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 Publication date: Thursday, 29 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon
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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: Community battles substance abuse - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 3 December 2007 Writer(s): Jeeves, Jessica News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 650 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Jessica Jeeves, Reconciliation Australia Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal people in central Australia suffer the highest alcohol related death rates in the country. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: 'We need strong education out here' - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 3 December 2007 Writer(s): Langdon, Shaurita Napangardi News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 825 News source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Shaurita Napangardi Langdon, resident, Yuendumu Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of life in Yuendumu and suggestions for improvements. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
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Title: 'I just tell them straight, if you want to live you can't just do this to yourself' - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 3 December 2007 Writer(s): Johnson, Cecil 'Crocodile' Japangardi News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 666 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Cecil 'Crocodile' Japangardi Johnson, Warlpiri edler, Yuendumu Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of alcohol and petrol sniffing problems in Yuendumu and the Mt Theo program. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Abuse thrives in fearful - Labor in power Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 December 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 28 Word length: 2128 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Police/Court First spokesperson: Bess Price Second spokesperson: Dave Price Synopsis: Overview of child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, 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,
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Intervention, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Justice denied Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Writer(s): Thornton, Jean, Briggs, Freda & Weldon, Ian News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2694 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Jean Thornton Second spokesperson: Freda Briggs 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, Violence
Title: Stop the abuse of children Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Writer(s): Langton, Marcia News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 818 News source: Academic First spokesperson: Marcia Langton, chairwoman, Australian indigenous studies, University of Melbourne Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the freeing of three adult and six juvenile Wik males who pleaded guilty to gang-raping a 10-year-old Wik girl in the Aurukun community has brought to the fore the urgency of dealing with the conditions in which these horrors occur. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, 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
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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
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: State of the Nation - The view from the Weekend Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: Feature Page number: 31
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Word length: 2755 News source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of problems with indigenous communities in Queensland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Rudd to face indigenous heads Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh, Fitzpatrick, Stephen & Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1000 News source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Kevin Rudd will come face to face with indigenous leaders as he prepares to deal personally with the "challenges" confronting the commonwealth intervention in Northern Territory communities amid the growing outrage over the gang-rape of a 10-year-old Aboriginal girl on Cape York. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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: 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: Abuse reports buried - Police kept in dark for six months - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 644 News source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Anneke Van Woerkom, representative, Child Safety Department Second spokesperson: Jane Sheehan, Department of Child Safety Synopsis: A senior Queensland Child Safety Department official claimed that reports of abuse of children at Aurukun were not passed on by departmental staff to police for at least six months. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Sex abuse of boy not rape, says judge Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 801 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Trevor Riley, NT Supreme Court judge Second spokesperson: Mark Johnson, president, NT Bar Association Synopsis: A Supreme Court judge said that two men and three teenagers who sexually abused an 11-year-old boy at a remote Top End Aboriginal community should not be called rapists. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Alcohol ban mooted for indigenous communities Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 20 December 2007 Writer(s): Marriner, Cosima News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 509 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Queensland Premier Second spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Synopsis: The Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, was considering banning alcohol in the state’s indigenous communities after a review found alcohol
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management plans had failed to restore order. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
Title: Rudd vows to improve living conditions - Indigenous Affairs - COAG 2007 Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 21 December 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 512 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Rudd Government will overhaul management of indigenous issues, with the states and territories agreeing to participate in an audit of their roles and responsibilities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
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: 5 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:
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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
Title: Activist Yunupingu to form Arnhem Land elders group Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 21 September 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 531 News source: Aboriginal leader, Other First spokesperson: Galarrwuy Yunupingu, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Major General Dave Chalmers, operational commander, intervention taskforce Synopsis: Galarrwuy Yunupingu endorsed the Commonwealth intervention in the Northern Territory as an opportunity to "empower" Aboriginal people andplans to establish an elders group to serve as a link between government and Aboriginal people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Author's warning on race relations Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 27 September 2007 Writer(s): Ravens, Tara News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 302 News source: Indigenous leader First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, chairwoman, Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal advocate Pat Anderson claimed that the Federal Government's intervention in the Northern Territory was jeopardising the already delicate relationship between black and white Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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Title: Canberra to pay for inquest lawyers Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 October 2007 Writer(s): O'Brien, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 318 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: John Hammond, Perth lawyer Synopsis: The federal Government has been forced to fund lawyers to act for grieving Aboriginal families in the alcohol-ravaged Kimberley after the Western Australian Government refused to pay for their representation at a coronial inquiry. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
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: Bureaucrat, Other First spokesperson: Major General David Chalmers, commander, NT Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: Leo Abbott, representative, Federal Government's Aboriginal Leadership Program 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: Child abuse not so easy to uncover Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 8 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 538 News source: Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Paul White, NT Police Commissioner
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Police in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory had not uncovered any solid evidence of sexual assaults on children, three months after being deployed as part of the Howard Government's intervention. Keywords: Police/Court, Publication
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 conditions
Title: Town where youths hang themselves for want of a beer Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 536 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Philip Moke, mental health nurse Second spokesperson: Alastair Hope, coroner Synopsis: A young Aboriginal man in the grog-ravaged town of Fitzroy Crossing tried to hang himself after being denied a can of beer and another made an unsuccessful attempt to hang himself because he could not get a share of cask wine. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Suicide
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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: Remote grog bans endorsed Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 574 News source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Dennis Gray, researcher, National Drug Research Institute Second spokesperson: Tanya Chikritzhs, researcher, National Drug Research Institute Synopsis: The nation's first comprehensive study of alcohol bans and limits has found that alcohol restrictions in remote Australia were highly effective in turning around troubled towns and reducing shocking rates of alcohol- related death, illness and injury among Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Violence
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Title: Pricing, supply reduction will cut alcohol abuse and violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 October 2007 Writer(s): Ah Chee, Donna News genre: Invited column Page number: 31 Word length: 975 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Donna Ah Chee, deputy director, Congress in Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Professor Robin Room, alcohol policy researcher Synopsis: Claims that the major barrier to addressing excessive levels of alcohol consumption and harm in Aboriginal communities was not a lack of desire by Aboriginal people, but the lack of willingness of policy makers to implement measures that were known to work in reducing the supply and availability of alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
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: Women in remote towns 'want change' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1152 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Delvene Napangardi Langdon, resident, Yuendumu Second spokesperson: Pam Malden, manager, Yuendumu Women's Centre Synopsis: Addresses issues of violence towards women in remote indigenous communities, such as Yuendumu, against the issues surrounding John
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Howard's emergency intervention in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Still in the grip of the grog Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: Feature Page number: 58 Word length: 1604 News source: Aboriginal leader, Local government, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Andy Henderson, Far North Assistant Commissioner Second spokesperson: Janine Chevathun, member, Aurukun community justice group Synopsis: Claims that state alcohol plans for remote indigenous communities caused new problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Dealing on rise Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: News Page number: 59 Word length: 334 News source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report found that some of the best and brightest indigenous adults were being lured into trafficking or dealing cannabis and speed because of extreme profits. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs
Title: Senior women key to success of reform - Intervention - Election 2007: Indigenous Affairs Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 29 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 474 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister
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Second spokesperson: Mildred Inkamala, resident, Hermannsburg Synopsis: Aboriginal women have emerged as a key constituency in traditional Northern Territory indigenous communities where the federal Government is implementing its intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Drink ban town's neighbours have Crossing to bear Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 30 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 577 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Darren Sievwright, police officer-in-charge, Broome Second spokesperson: Vivien Gordon, resident, Fitzroy Crossing Synopsis: Claims that up to a quarter of the population of remote Fitzroy Crossing has flooded into nearby towns in search of alcohol, four weeks after the nation's toughest bottleshop restrictions limited drinkers to takeaway light beer in the Kimberley town. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Communities demand further alcohol bans Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 476 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Local government First spokesperson: Hermann Malbunka, resident, Hermannsburg Second spokesperson: Fran Kilgariff, Mayor, Alice Springs Synopsis: The rivers of grog continue to flow in central Australia, despite the efforts of government authorities to impose restrictions and increase penalties. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Violence
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
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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: Women back federal action Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 545 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Helen Kantawarra, resident, Hermannsburg Second spokesperson: Bess Price, Warlpiri woman Synopsis: Women in remote Aboriginal communities in central Australia are gaining confidence and speaking out for their communities after becoming frustrated with indigenous representatives they ses as urban Aborigines who do not understand their needs. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Intervention
Title: Way forward exists on NT Intervention Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 Writer(s): Simon Kearney, journalist, Australian News genre: Editorial Page number: 17 Word length: 589 News source: Opinion First spokesperson: Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: 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
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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 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: Community battles substance abuse - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 3 December 2007 Writer(s): Jeeves, Jessica News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 650 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Jessica Jeeves, Reconciliation Australia Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal people in central Australia suffer the highest alcohol related death rates in the country.
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Title: 'We need strong education out here' - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 3 December 2007 Writer(s): Langdon, Shaurita Napangardi News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 825 News source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Shaurita Napangardi Langdon, resident, Yuendumu Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of life in Yuendumu and suggestions for improvements. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: 'I just tell them straight, if you want to live you can't just do this to yourself' - Voices from the heart of the nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 3 December 2007 Writer(s): Johnson, Cecil 'Crocodile' Japangardi News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 666 News source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Cecil 'Crocodile' Japangardi Johnson, Warlpiri edler, Yuendumu Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of alcohol and petrol sniffing problems in Yuendumu and the Mt Theo program. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards
Title: Abuse thrives in fearful - Labor in power Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 December 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 28 Word length: 2128 News source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Police/Court First spokesperson: Bess Price Second spokesperson: Dave Price Synopsis: Overview of child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities.
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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 - Justice denied Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Writer(s): Thornton, Jean, Briggs, Freda & Weldon, Ian News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2694 News source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Jean Thornton Second spokesperson: Freda Briggs 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, Violence
Title: Stop the abuse of children Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Writer(s): Langton, Marcia News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 818 News source: Academic First spokesperson: Marcia Langton, chairwoman, Australian indigenous studies, University of Melbourne
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the freeing of three adult and six juvenile Wik males who pleaded guilty to gang-raping a 10-year-old Wik girl in the Aurukun community has brought to the fore the urgency of dealing with the conditions in which these horrors occur. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, 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
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
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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: State of the Nation - The view from the Weekend Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: Feature Page number: 31 Word length: 2755 News source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of problems with indigenous communities in Queensland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Rudd to face indigenous heads Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh, Fitzpatrick, Stephen & Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1000 News source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Kevin Rudd will come face to face with indigenous leaders as he prepares to deal personally with the "challenges" confronting the commonwealth intervention in Northern Territory communities amid the growing outrage over the gang-rape of a 10-year-old Aboriginal girl on Cape York. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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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: 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
Title: Abuse reports buried - Police kept in dark for six months - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 644 News source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Anneke Van Woerkom, representative, Child Safety Department Second spokesperson: Jane Sheehan, Department of Child Safety Synopsis: A senior Queensland Child Safety Department official claimed that reports of abuse of children at Aurukun were not passed on by departmental staff to police for at least six months. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Sex abuse of boy not rape, says judge Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 801 News source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Trevor Riley, NT Supreme Court judge
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Second spokesperson: Mark Johnson, president, NT Bar Association Synopsis: A Supreme Court judge said that two men and three teenagers who sexually abused an 11-year-old boy at a remote Top End Aboriginal community should not be called rapists. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Alcohol ban mooted for indigenous communities Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 20 December 2007 Writer(s): Marriner, Cosima News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 509 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Queensland Premier Second spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Synopsis: The Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, was considering banning alcohol in the state’s indigenous communities after a review found alcohol management plans had failed to restore order. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Violence
Title: Rudd vows to improve living conditions - Indigenous Affairs - COAG 2007 Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 21 December 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Word length: 5 Page number: 512 News source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Rudd Government will overhaul management of indigenous issues, with the states and territories agreeing to participate in an audit of their roles and responsibilities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
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: 5
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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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