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Hawks take cautious approach with Rioli
AFL: Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has confirmed Cyril Rioli will be sidelined until at least round 12 as the utility recovers from his latest hamstring injury.
Thousands of new mums face mental illness
NATIONAL: Thousands of Australian babies are being born to mothers with mental health problems, according to research which highlights the need for early intervention and support.
Elder slams NT forced adoption plan
NATIONAL: An Indigenous elder is pleading with Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles to scrap plans to address Aboriginal child neglect via forced adoptions.

Winmar ‘sad’ at racist abuse in AFL
AFL: AFL great Nicky Winmar is sad to see Indigenous players still being abused 20 years after he made his symbolic stand against racism in sport.
Torres Strait Islander woman dies of tuberculosis
QUEENSLAND: A Torres Strait Islander woman has died from an apparent drug resistant strain of tuberculosis (TB), becoming the first Australian in several years to succumb to the disease.
Abbott hints at Mundine role
NATIONAL: Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is likely to offer a powerful Indigenous affairs role to Warren Mundine if elected prime minister, it has been reported.

Thousands turn out for Chavez rally
VENEZUELA: Venezuelans packed the streets of Caracas and other cities on Thursday to hear President Hugo Chavez and opposition rival Henrique Capriles make their final pitches ahead of weekend elections.
Google fights logging
BRAZIL: Internet giant Google has unveiled its five-year partnership with Brazil’s Surui Indigenous people, unveiling an online map which helps the tribe fight illegal logging.
Morales’ flirts with seizing silver
BOLIVIA: The nation’s first Indigenous President is considering nationalising a Canadian miner’s silver property in order to ease Indigenous protests over a contested mining project.