Daily news digest March 9
Key Indigenous news in Australia for today includes significant updates on natural disasters in the North and new community health and safety initiatives.
Emergency & Environmental News
Katherine Flood Crisis:
Residents in Katherine, Northern Territory, are facing a disaster as flooded roads cut the town off. Emergency authorities are working to supply food and essentials, while a boil-water alert has been issued.
Crocodile Warnings:
NT Police have warned people to stay out of floodwaters due to active crocodiles. One man had to be rescued from the river at Beswick after entering the water.
Queensland Monsoon:
Most of Queensland is on flood watch as a monsoon trough brings heavy rainfall to the north, centre, and southeast, causing rapid river rises.
Health & Community Services
New ‘Staying Deadly’ Headspace:
The first urban headspace designed and delivered by First Nations people has opened in Deception Bay to provide culturally safe mental health care.
Indigenous Healing Service:
The Western Australian Government awarded a contract to the Koya Aboriginal Corporation to deliver a new therapeutic service in Midland for children and youth impacted by family violence.
Workplace Racism Research:
New research released today by the National Indigenous Times details the significant extent of racism still faced by Indigenous Australians in professional environments.
Cultural Events & Leadership
International Women’s Day Celebrations:
Events across Australia, including a major discussion at the University of Western Australia, are celebrating the contributions of First Nations women in leadership and community wellbeing.
Indigenous Art Triennial:
ABC Canberra is offering a VIP prize pack for the After the Rain exhibition, which showcases immersive works from First Nations artists.
