Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Indigenous ranger jobs help conserve the Cape - media release 24 August 2009
PORTFOLIO: Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
URL: http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090824a.html
The Working on Country projects will be delivered in partnership with Indigenous communities from 2009 through to mid 2013 with a total investment of $46 million. 'Working on Country and Indigenous Protected Areas are perfect examples of how innovative, culturally-aware, sustainable conservation can provide jobs for Indigenous people' Mr Garrett said.

Alice Springs town camps
PORTFOLIO: Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
http://www.jennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au/internet/jennymacklin.nsf/content/jm_m__alice_camps_24august2009.htm
SNIPPET: Alice Springs town camps. In a major breakthrough in July, 16 Alice Springs town camp housing associations and the Tangentyere Council agreed to a 40 year sub-lease agreement with the Australian Government, opening the way for major investment to transform the Alice Springs town camps. An additional notice of the possible acquisition delivered to all premises, including tin sheds and other places where people live, including outdoor mattresses, in all camps Advertisements in the Alice Springs media Convening a further meeting for residents to discuss the notice, as well as taking all possible steps to distribute the notice and inform residents of compulsory acquisition and The opportunity for further submissions and comments to be provided by email, phone, or in person through a Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) officer.

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