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Qld booze bans don’t breach race laws

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QUEENSLAND: In a ruling handed down in Canberra on Wednesday, the court rejected arguments that the management plans, which restrict and sale and possession of alcohol, breach both United Nations and federal racial discrimination laws.

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Wirrpanda ready for another brutal contest

Former Eagles star David Wirrapanda.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: It had seemed his days of flying east every week to battle interstate foes were long gone.

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Protesters stake-out Gillard’s WA venue

Victoria Hall in Fremantle, WA.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: A grab-bag of more than 100 protesters have gathered outside a Fremantle venue ahead of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s interview with comedian Ben Elton.

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Tribes help protect large area of Qld

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QLD: Eight Aboriginal tribes in far north Queensland have been tasked with helping to protect more than a million hectares of land.

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Yunupingu death marks time to close gap

Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth Peter Garrett.

NATIONAL: Political leaders were reminded of the disadvantage of Aboriginal people and the need to address the gap in health, in particular, as tributes flowed in federal parliament for Mr Yunupingu.

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Long reveals emotional McGuire call

"It's not about crucifying people; I've been through that, I've seen the hatred, I've touched it and I don't like it." Long.

NATIONAL: Aboriginal AFL great Michael Long says he was hurt by Collingwood President Eddie McGuire controversial comments about Adam Goodes, but doesn’t want to crucify him.

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Aboriginal children are being left with neglectful parents: Giles

Adam Giles, at a press conference the day before being sworn in as Chief MInister of the Northern Territory and the first Aboriginal head of an Australian government.

NT: Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles says Aboriginal children are being left with neglectful parents because of fears of creating a new Stolen Generation.

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NT welfare groups unhappy with budget

NT welfare groups are unhappy with budget

BUDGET 2013: NT welfare groups unhappy with budget.

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‘Sensible and methodical’: Swan

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan.

NATIONAL: The treasurer says he has juggled a unique set of circumstances to produce a budget that focuses on jobs and economic growth.

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Hawks post ominous win

Lance Franklin fired for the Hawks against Sydney on the weekend.

AFL: Surviving the toughest opening draw of any AFL club largely unscathed has toughened Hawthorn.

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