Federal Court arrives on-country for climate change fight in the Torres …
WEBJun 4, 2023 · Two Torres Strait Islanders are in the midst of a landmark legal case against the Commonwealth in an attempt to ensure the survival of their homelands.
Yarrabah residents plead for action on overcrowding in Indigenous ...
WEB17 hours ago · Overcrowding is an issue in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. ( ABC News: Holly Richardson ) Posted 2m ago 2 minutes ago Sat 21 Sep 2024 at 3:28am
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WEBTorres News, Thursday Island. 8,136 likes · 635 talking about this · 1 was here. The Torres News is a weekly newspaper featuring stories, news and update from the Torres Strait and NPA regions.
Body found in search for teenager missing in Torres Strait waters
WEBApr 18, 2024 · A body has been found in the search for a teenager missing in Torres Strait waters after a dinghy broke down overnight. Queensland police said a 13-year-old boy swam about 500 metres to shore at Saibai Island, about four kilometres south of Papua New Guinea, and raised the alarm.
First Person: Torres Strait Islanders fight the loss of their ... - UN News
WEBApr 23, 2022 · Yessie Mosby is one of the so-called Torres Strait Eight, a group from the Pacific Islands which lodged a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council, that Australia is not doing enough to...
In a critical year for climate justice, these Torres Strait ... - SBS
WEBJul 4, 2021 · Almost three decades since the historic Mabo decision was handed down, a new generation of Torres Strait Islanders are charting unprecedented legal territory in a bid to preserve their right to culture and the land. The group are waging a first-of-its-kind legal battle to force the Australian government to act on climate change.
Qld Police confirm missing boy, 16, killed by crocodile in Torres ...
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The body of a 16-year-old boy who was missing in Torres Strait waters has been found after he was attacked by a crocodile while trying to swim to shore. Queensland Police confirmed the teen’s body was found at Saibai Island, about 900km north of Cairns, on Thursday afternoon.
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WEBMar 6, 2022 · The Torres News is a weekly newspaper featuring stories, news and update from the Torres Strait and NPA regions.
Increases in international illegal activity have left community in the ...
WEBMar 11, 2024 · Torres Strait Islanders say they’re feeling isolated and ‘left in the dark’ by authorities after a recent spate of illegal activities has left them worried for their lives.
Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia - BBC
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Australia has never recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in its constitution. On 14 October, Australia will vote in a historic referendum that cuts to the core of how it sees...
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