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The plan will form part of federal government efforts to close the gap.

Linda Burney has announced the Indigenous rangers program will receive $359 million to double the number of Indigenous rangers by 2030.

Entire town in Far North Queensland on sale for just $340,000 Forget buying a one-bedroom flat in Sydney, if you're after a slice of your own to call home an entire town in Far North Queensland is up for sale for just $340,000. The township of Lappa is being offered for private sale by its current owner Tim Prater, who advertised the one-acre property on Facebook. A former mining town, Lappa is located on the western side of the Atherton Tablelands in Petford and is about two hours' drive west from Cairns. READ MORE: The town consists of three 120-year-old buildings sitting on an acre of prop...

A whole Queensland town that includes a 'BYO pub' is up for sale for the price of a one-bedroom unit in Sydney or Melbourne. The historic town of Lappa two hours drive west of Cairns in Far North Queensland had been put on the market for $340,000 by owner Tim Prater. In a Facebook post, Mr Prater cites family and health concerns as his reason for selling. Three historic buildings comprise Lappa, once a key town in the Chillagoe mining area The Lappa railway station had been restored and is a stop on the Savannahlander's route The 'museum' and 'BYO bar' contain artifacts from the area collecte...