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Cape York man jailed over Aurukun riot
A man who helped incite a riot between two warring families, in the remote far north Queensland Cape York community of Aurukun, was yesterday jailed by a Cairns District Court judge.[MORE]
Canteen closures not racist: Bligh
Qld Premier Anna Bligh says a Qld Govt move to strip Aboriginal councils of liquor licences is not racist.[MORE]
Short-term respite for far north canteens
Canteens in the far north Qld communities of Aurukun and Kowanyama will continue operating in the short-term.[MORE]
Police warned Govt on canteen closure risk, court hears
The Supreme Court has heard police warned the Queensland Government that closing canteens in Cape York Aboriginal communities would cause an increase in alcohol-related violence.[MORE]
Three Rivers' last drinks cancelled
The last drinks at one of far north Queensland's most infamous watering holes have been called off.[MORE]
Springborg wants rape legislation 'loophole' closed
The Queensland Opposition will use this week's regional sitting of Parliament in Cairns to try to close a legal loophole it says allows juvenile rapists to avoid jail terms.[MORE]
Palm Is threatens legal action over tavern closure
Palm Island is the second Aboriginal community to threaten legal action if its tavern is forced to close.[MORE]
Bligh disappointed by Aurukun Council's legal action move
Premier Anna Bligh says she is disappointed the Aurukun Shire Council on Cape York in the state's far north is taking legal action to keep its canteen open.[MORE]
Indigenous council takes canteen closure to court
A Cape York Aboriginal council in Queensland's far north has launched a Supreme Court challenge against the closure of its canteen at the end of the month.[MORE]
Extra police needed to break-up Cape York brawl
Extra police were called into the far north Queensland Cape York community of Aurukun last night to quell a rolling brawl involving up to 150 people.[MORE]
Sly grogging rise sparks call for more police
A Cape York Indigenous council is calling on the Queensland Government to provide more police to combat the rise of sly grogging in the far north community.[MORE]
Aurukun parents warned of cameras crackdown
The Aurukun Shire Council on Cape York has warned parents that they will pay if a camera surveillance system captures their children misbehaving.[MORE]
Bligh gets petition urging council CEO sacking
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has received a petition calling for the immediate removal of Aurukun Shire's chief executive officer (CEO) on Cape York in the state's far north.[MORE]
Far north forums spotlight Indigenous education
Cape York residents are being urged to attend public forums about Indigenous education in the region today.[MORE]
Aurukun council defends 'big brother' cameras
The Aurukun Shire Council is defending installing a 'big brother'-style security system in the community.[MORE]
'Big Brother' to keep eye on Aurukun
Aurukun has installed a camera system in response to increasing crime levels.[MORE]
Indigenous council fears liquor licensing shake-up
The Mayor of Aurukun on Cape York in far north Queensland says he fears changes to liquor licensing rules will be disastrous for his community. [MORE]
Bligh looking into Aurukun reporting 'restrictions'
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says the media should be allowed to report on the Family Responsibilities Commission.[MORE]
Far north sittings for welfare reform trial
The Family Responsibilities Commission (FRC) has sat for the first time in the remote Indigenous community of Coen in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Indigenous leader accused of alcohol breach
A prominent young Indigenous leader in Queensland has been charged with breaching alcohol restrictions in a Cape York community in the state's far north.[MORE]
Family Responsibility Commission notified of 11 breaches
The newly created Family Responsibilties Commission has so far been notified of breaches in all of the Indigenous communities which are trialing a historic welfare program. [MORE]
Union warns of teacher shortage in remote communities
The Queensland Teachers Union (QTU) says there could be a staff shortage in remote Indigenous communities because of the State Government's welfare reform system. [MORE]
Queensland puts conditions on Indigenous welfare
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An historic welfare reform trial will begin in four Qld Indigenous communities, tying welfare payments to responsible behaviour.[MORE]
Reform trial begins in far north Indigenous communities
A reform trial begins today aimed at combating welfare dependency in four Indigenous communities in far north Qld.[MORE]
Bowen in the lead to score $2b alumina refinery
The Qld Govt says Bowen in the state's north is now the frontrunner for a $2 billion alumina refinery.[MORE]
