Land Council criticises evacuations of flood-hit Borroloola by NT, federal governments
[Olivana Lathouris, ABC]
The Northern Land Council (NLC) has strongly criticised the Northern Territory government for what is has described as the "horror" evacuation of Borroloola residents following the arrival of severe Tropical Cyclone Megan.
The missing royalties
[Emilia Turzon, ABC]
When an egg-blue canvas by the late artist Kunmanara Carroll set an artist’s record at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, dealers and collectors holding the Indigenous Australian’s works likely celebrated. Back home in the central desert, the artist’s widow had mixed feelings. Her family and their tiny Anangu community in the APY Lands would see none of the cash from the sale.
The NLC appoints interim CEO
[supplied by NLC]
Mrs Schaecken brings a diverse wealth of experience in local government and governance to the role, along with a strong commitment to the NLC’s values of respect, consultation, responsiveness, and social justice.
Exhibition presentation explores the rich history of Islam in Australia
[by Bruce Andrews]
A Charles Sturt University Islamic history expert has delivered a presentation in Melbourne as part of a multicultural exhibition showcasing the historic interaction between Australian First Nations people and the Makassans of Indonesia.