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School attendance in NT communities to be properly monitored: Brough
The Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister says he is confident teachers in remote Indigenous communities will not become truancy officers.

Clifford Possum painting sells for record $2.4m
A dot painting by Indigenous artist Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri broke the existing record for an Aboriginal artwork at auction in Melbourne last night.

Remote communities get emergency training
The Federal Attorney General has launched a plan to help remote indigenous communities deal with emergencies like cyclones and bushfires.

Fed Govt defends cancelled CDEP
The Commonwealth has defended its decision to cancel an Indigenous employment program while renewing calls for the Western Australian Government to take action to combat housing shortages.

Wujal Wujal faces uncertain local govt future
The Mayor of Wujal Wujal in far north Queensland says there is a mood of uncertainty in his council as it waits for details about local government changes to be revealed.

Men face court on child rape charges in SA Indigenous community
Police have requested a review of a magistrate's decision to release on bail a man charged with child rape offences.

Indigenous group prepares for Kokoda challenge
Members of a group of young Indigenous people from the New South Wales far south coast are preparing for a walk they are not likely to forget.

New book to help tackle Indigenous domestic violence
The New South Wales Government has launched a book to help combat domestic violence in Aboriginal communities.