Western Australia

WGAR News: Budget 2015: Concerns raised over federal plans to hand funding of Indigenous outstations to NT, in deal similar to WA: Alyssa Betts, ABC News

Newsletter date: 15 May 2015

Contents:

* Audio: Justin Fenwick, The Wire: Indigenous funding masks another agenda [Featuring Senator Nova Peris & Paddy Gibson]

* News Analysis: Steven Schubert, ABC News: 'Dysfunctional' NT Government must not run Indigenous outstations, Northern Land Council and Central Land Council say

* News Analysis: Shalailah Medhora, The Guardian: Remote Indigenous communities could close if NT government takes full control

WGAR News: State Government community closure reforms all PR and no substance: Kimberley Land Council, Western Australia

Newsletter date: 12 May 2015

Contents:

* Analysis / Opinion: Kimberley Land Council: State Government community closure reforms all PR and no substance
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Don't believe them; They will close Homelands - the only 'consultations' should be about equality
* Media Release: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: State Government is far too late to try and 'consult' with remote Aboriginal communities about their closures

WGAR News: Aboriginal elders voice concern over plans to close remote communities - Tauto Sansbury & Rosalie Kunoth-Monks: Natalie Whiting, The World Today

Newsletter date: 10 May 2015

Contents:

* Audio: Natalie Whiting, The World Today: Aboriginal elders voice concern over plans to close remote communities [Featuring Tauto Sansbury & Rosalie Kunoth-Monks]

* Speeches: Green Left: Aboriginal voices resist closures [Featuring Gwenda Stanley, Uncle Ken Canning & Ginny Jane]

WGAR News: CAAMA Radio - Alice Springs Rally Against Forced Closures of Aboriginal Communities

Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA)

Newsletter date: 8 May 2015

Contents:

* CAAMA Radio: Speeches at the Alice Springs May 1st Rally Against Forced Closures of Aboriginal Communities

- Rosalie Kunoth Monks
- Trisha Morton Thomas
- Maurie Ryan
- Christa Bartjen-Westermann
- Harold Furber
- Chancey Peach
- Walter Shaw
- Marlene Hodder

WGAR News: Seven per cent of the Kimberley homeless!: Gerry Georgatos interviewed by CAAMA's Kyle Dowling

Newsletter date: 7 May 2015

Contents:

* Audio Interview: Kyle Dowling, Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA): Seven per cent of the Kimberley homeless! [Featuring Gerry Georgatos]
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Seven per cent of the Kimberley homeless - but hey, who cares?
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Perth City Council fob off Matargarup homeless & say they cannot help homeless

WGAR News: Vinka believes it's crucial to empower the next generation to create a healthy community that celebrates culture, cares for country and builds opportunities.

Newsletter date: 6 May 2015

Contents:

* Analysis / Opinion: Jon Altman, New Matilda: The Hunt For The Good Life: A Black Perspective

* Video - Vinka's story: Ella Archibald-Binge, SBS News: Home-grown Derby girl to be town's first Aboriginal doctor [Vinka's story is featured on Living Black: Kimberley Healing this week.]

WGAR News: WA police dismantle tents at Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest: ABC NewsRadio's Tracey Holmes speaks to activist Gerry Georgatos

Newsletter date: 4 May 2015

Contents:

* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Perth City Council fob off Matargarup homeless & say they cannot help homeless

* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Nyungah people remain steadfast despite police raids