'Not good enough': pleas to act on Indigenous targets Indigenous women and children are at risk as the nation falls woefully behind Closing the Gap targets because of limited collaboration, experts warn. AAP · Jul 29
Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe The latest Closing the Gap report on Indigenous disadvantage has found just four of 19 targets have improved, leading some to question the point of the goals. AAP · Jul 30, 2025
Nation's 'failing' mental health system needs overhaul An agreement between Australia's governments to tackle mental health and suicide prevention has reportedly made little progress since taking effect in 2022. AAP · Jun 24, 2025
Only 4 Of 19 Closing The Gap Targets Are On Track As Governments Urged To ‘Step Up’ "It’s clear the ‘business-as-usual approach’ is not hitting the mark." Pedestrian.tv · Mar 13, 2025
Worsening Closing the Gap outcomes 'failing' kids With Closing the Gap targets focusing on incarceration, and child protection worsening, advocates say Australia is failing Aboriginal kids. AAP · Mar 12, 2025
Rate of Indigenous people in jail has risen by 20% since 2019, Closing the Gap data shows New data reveals child protection, incarceration and suicide rates getting worse The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025
Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success The Close the Gap campaign has released its 2024 report, making 22 recommendations and focusing on Indigenous strength. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
PM, state and territory leaders formally back Indigenous voice to parliament with statement of intent National cabinet officially signed on to commitment with Albanese saying priority is to secure a successful referendum in second half of this year The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023
Coles and Woolworths ordered to dump more than 5,200 tonnes of soft plastic into landfill – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2023