Tag: Race Relations
Concern about race relations in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Opposition says relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians are "degrading" throughout the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Port Augusta pushes ahead with dog patrols trial
The Mayor of Port Augusta, Joy Baluch, has reaffirmed the council's commitment to dog security patrols over summer.[MORE]
Obama election provokes rise in hate crimes
Barack Obama's election as US President has provoked a rise in hate crimes against ethnic minorities, civil rights groups say.[MORE]
Parents group says NT Govt has failed to consult on bilingual education
A parents group is disputing the NT Govt's assurance it consulted widely on its changes to bilingual education.[MORE]
Race Discrimination Commissioner labels bilingual education 'a success story'
Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner says bilingual teaching is one of few success stories in the history of NT education. [MORE]
Jewish group mulls charges over neo-Nazi Obama slurs
A prominent Jewish group says it is reviewing legal options against a German neo-Nazi party for "racist" remarks calling Barack Obama's election a "declaration of war" by non-white America.[MORE]
Murgon bashing death sparks racial tensions
Police at Murgon, in south-east Queensland, have dispelled rumours that caused racial tensions to flare after a bashing death.[MORE]
Key dates: from slavery to the White House
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From slavery to the White House: key dates in the lead up to the first black President-elect in the US.[MORE]
Samoan, Aboriginal leaders to meet after murder victim's funeral
Samoan and Aboriginal communities are hoping to meet on Tuesday after the murder of a man in a Woodridge park.[MORE]
Samoans meet in bid to calm tension after bashing death
Members of Brisbane's Samoan community are meeting to discuss ways to calm racial tension following the bashing death of Jonathan Thurston's uncle in a park on Brisbane's south.[MORE]
Forum hears anger over Palm Is bravery awards
North Queensland Indigenous community leaders last night expressed their disgust at Queensland police plans to honour officers who were on Palm Island during the 2004 riot.[MORE]
Little Britain 'promotes prejudice, hatred'
Study accuses popular TV show Little Britain of promoting prejudice and hatred.[MORE]
Seeking approval: Muslim school plans scale-back
The Quranic Society has confirmed it will scale back contentious plans for an Islamic school at Camden.[MORE]
Concerns raised over Palm Is police bravery awards
The Mayor of Palm Island in north Queensland says every member of his community deserves a bravery award for rebuilding their lives after the 2004 riot.[MORE]
Islamic school plan rejected again
Another application for the establishment of an Islamic school has been rejected by a suburban Sydney council. [MORE]
SA Attorney-General visits Nazi flag flyer
South Australia's Attorney-General Michael Atkinson has ridden his bike, with an Australian flag displayed, to an Adelaide house where the Nazi flag has been on display.[MORE]
Hagan maintains campaign against 'racist' road name
Queensland academic Stephen Hagan says he will continue to lobby the State Government and Rockhampton's Mayor to change the name of a road he describes as racist.[MORE]
Hawke opens Muslim policy centre
Former prime minister Bob Hawke opens a Muslim policy centre at Uni SA.[MORE]
Activist campaigns against 'racist' road name
An Aboriginal activist has turned to central Queensland in trying to rid the state of racist names.[MORE]
Philippines slams BBC sketch show
The production company behind a BBC comedy sketch that has provoked outrage in the Philippines for being racist said on Tuesday (local time) that the show is "absurd" and should not be taken seriously.[MORE]
Racist attacks on the rise in Russia
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So-called hate crimes are on the rise in Russia, with dozens killed in racially motivated attacks so far this year.[MORE]
Thousands rally against racism in Italy
The government in Italy has deployed 500 troops around the southern town of Caserta, near Naples, where thousands of people have been demonstrating against racism and the apparent mafia killing of six African immigrants last month. [MORE]
Race relations still struggle in lucky country
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A study has found almost half of Australians identify groups they believe don't belong in Australia.[MORE]
One in 10 Aussies are racist: study
The lead author of a 10-year study into the attitudes of Australians towards cultural diversity says the findings are encouraging.[MORE]
US to pardon first black heavyweight champ
The United States Congress has recommended that the first black heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Jack Johnson, should be granted a presidential pardon.[MORE]
