A rise in the number of Indigenous students reaching year 12 is proof that the Government is on the right track in halving the education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians by 2020, says Education Minister Julia Gillard. Figures released by The Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday reveal that the number of Indigenous students […]
For Indigenous students Tyron Clayworth, Kyharne Biles and Andrew Julian, making a difference in Indigenous health is not just a commendable idea – it’s a goal they’ve made concrete steps toward fulfilling. The medical students from Port Macquarie, Dubbo and Hurstville have been named as the University of New South Wales’ first Balnaves Scholars, each […]
Vibe Alive in Coonamble a Smash Hit! The very first Vibe Alive festival launched with a bang in Coonamble on Wednesday, August 21, with hundreds of young people from across NSW descending on the charming country town of Coonamble for two days of full-on excitement, fun and learning. More than 700 students attended the festival […]
Moves to effectively scrap bilingual education in the state will begin within six months according to a Northern Territory schools official. Widespread opposition forced the NT government to back down on the controversial policy late last year. Former Education Minister Marion Scrymgour however gave the policy the green light last month and announced a years […]
Three hundred students from ten South Australian schools will participate in the second annual Aboriginal Power Cup this year with the Grand Final to be held on August 29. The Cup is a joint initiative of the Attorney-General’s Department and the Port Adelaide Football Club with support from the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy […]
With her first EP Butterfly about to be released, singer songwriter Nadeena Dixon shares her fitness tips. How do you stay in shape? I walk everywhere. I’m constantly waking from workshops, doing my shopping and picking the kids up. I’ve got four kids so they keep me pretty busy. I work my exercise into what […]
If you say “I’ll give up one day”, here’s the day to do it National Youth Tobacco Free Day is on Friday 27 March and you don’t have to be young or a smoker to take part. Smoking is no longer considered cool, rebellious or attractive. For starters, cigarettes give you bad breath, stained teeth […]
Forget about dementia being just for the elderly When we hear the word dementia, most people think it is a condition of the elderly. Few people however know what dementia actually is, and generally, the condition is put down to something that ‘just happens’ as we get older. Not being able to remember things or […]
The dengue fever outbreak in Far North Queensland coincides with comment that Indigenous Australians in remote areas will be hardest hit by climate change. In an editorial in the The Medical Journal of Australia, three authors from different fields have called for recognition of the vulnerability of Indigenous people in some of the hottest parts […]
Power starts at the centre of the body Core strength has caught on as buzz term in the fitness industry, although elite athletes and coaches have understood its value for years. The biggest benefit of core training is to develop functional fitness, in other words, fitness that is essential to both daily living and regular […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you wake up your body needs replenishing with a healthy breakfast (‘break’ the ‘fast’). Eating nourishing food in the morning ensures that your blood sugar remains stable. Studies show that overweight and obese people often skip breakfast, but if you starve yourself in the morning, […]
A portrait of Indigenous musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu has been selected as the winning entry for the 2009 Archibald Prize. The winning portrait by Sydney based artist Guy Maestri was chosen by the gallery’s board of trustees from 708 entries. From 39 finalists, they selected Maestri’s work, and a portrait of singer Jimmy Barnes by […]
Sharon Lane and Naomi Wenitong have just been added to the line up for the Whichway Regional Music Development program to be held later this month in Dubbo. Sharon Lane has been performing the majority of her life, her unique story and powerful vocals earning her attention from the Deadly’s and the Tamworth’s TIARA Awards. […]
Leaping New York’s skyscrapers in a single bound is on the books for another Page His Australian-US parents have scaled the heights of the international dance scene but his creative instincts are seeking out a career in film. Hunter Page-Lochard approaches manhood with many worlds at his feet. You might expect that the son of […]
The Buddy Knox Blues Band continues a family tradition and brought a new sound to this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival. Being a Tamworth local, Buddy Knox is no stranger to the nation’s top music festival. After wowing audiences at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2007 and 2008, Buddy returned with his blues band […]
Their grandfather was a leader of the Aboriginal art movement, now these young warriors want to canvas the world with their hip hop style The grandsons of internationally-renowned artist Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri have found their own voices. While their grandfather used paints and canvas, Tjimba and the Yung Warriors have hip hop and the internet […]
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