ABORIGINAL groups condemned Australia’s acting prime minister today for comparing the Black Lives Matter movement with the riot at the US Capitol building last week.
On Monday Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, filling in for Prime Minister Scott Morrison who is away on holiday, said on Monday that the Washington DC insurrection that claimed five lives was “similar to those race riots that we saw around the country last year.”
“Amnesty International and others and I appreciate there are a lot of people out there who are being a bit bleeding-heart about this and who are confecting outrage but they should know those lives matter too,” Mr McCormack told reporters on Tuesday.
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Survivors of the Black Summer bushfires could be left homeless by insurance companies ceasing to pay for temporary accommodation when rebuilds are yet to be completed.
Many bushfire survivors were uninsured or under-insured, but even those with full insurance found their coverage for temporary accommodation was typically capped, either by lump sum or time, and often runs out in 12 months.
The Glover family s house in Mogo after the Black Summer bushfires.
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Fire anniversaries on the North Coast and South Coast of NSW run from September 2020 to February this year.
Andrew Constance, the state member for Bega, called on insurance companies to show leniency and grace because alternative accommodation was scarce, pointing out 1200 homes were destroyed between Lake Conjola and the Victorian border.
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Spotlighting some of the best local compilations and mix series to emerge this year.
It’s been a little quiet from the electronic side of Australia’s vibrant music scene, with dancefloors being cancelled and boogieing considered illegal for the best part of the year. But despite 2020 attempting to decimate the scene, the community ethos has shined through in other ways. If this year taught us anything, it’s that nothing will stop the creativity, the rich supportive growing network and the countless collaborations emerging despite all odds.
Two major themes were born this year as events got put on hold – compilations, featuring some of the most talented local producers, and some incredibly creative mix series’ unearthed to support the exceptional talent in the scene. Here are a few highlights of the year.
Aboriginal men make official complaint over alleged racist treatment by police at WA border
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Ronald Smith and his partner Eric Avery were approved to travel from the eastern states.
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Two Aboriginal men allege they were stopped by West Australian police after crossing the state border in the Kimberley because officers believed they were driving a stolen car.
Key points:
They allege police told them they were stopped because they thought their car was stolen
WA Police confirmed they have received a complaint and are investigating
A formal complaint was made to Western Australia Police over the December 9 incident, that occurred just minutes after health worker Ronald Smith and his partner Eric Avery arrived in the state.