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THE BIG READ: Looking back, looking forward ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: The last five years has been a whirlwind for former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma. In a speech delivered at the Yabun festival last week, Mr Calma reflects on the highs of his tenure, but insists there is still a long road ahead.

    NEWS

Commonwealth strikes deal to takeover Ilpeye Ilpeye ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: The Rudd government took steps on Monday to compulsorily acquire the Alice Springs town camp of Ilpeye Ilpeye, utilising legislation under the Northern Territory Emergency Intervention, while cutting a deal with traditional owners who will receive "just terms" compensation under the new deal.

Greens, opposition slam Rudd for delayed report card ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: The federal Opposition and the Australian Greens have both slammed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for delaying his promised report card on Indigenous affairs for a second year in a row, labelling it a telling indicator of the government's commitment to Indigenous people.

Naden still on the run as the Scholes family longs for justice ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: It has been nearly five years since Aboriginal mother-of-two Kristy Scholes died, but her family is still crying out for justice.

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    OPINION

EDITORIAL: More of the same from the PM ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has broken one of his much-touted promises for the second year in a row.

THE BOXSEAT: The government's dead hand on a living doc ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: On the eve of the first sitting of Parliament for the year, BRIAN JOHNSTONE* reflects on a government that has a long way to go.

AT LARGE: Heroes: The great divide ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: White Australia likes to pick and choose their heroes. But CHRIS GRAHAM* writes they are often far off the mark.

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    BUSINESS

Honour awarded for life of struggle ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: After a lifetime of working for the rights and welfare of Indigenous people in North Queensland, Townsville resident Ernie Hoolihan has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from James Cook University.

Deadline looming for educational scholarships ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: Aboriginal students and their families have just four weeks left to lodge applications for financial assistance under the NSW Aboriginal Land Council's (NSWALC) educational scholarships, Northern Councillor for the peak NSW body, Tom Briggs said today.

Indigenous mum to return to Centrelink role ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: Indigenous officer Linda Biumaiwai has returned to her Centrelink role on the Gold Coast after spending almost four years nurturing the career paths of 46 young Queenslanders.

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MESSAGE STICK ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: Get in touch with lost relatives or friends

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    SPORT

Hodges out, but Yow Yeh still ready ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: Exciting young winger Jharal Yow Yeh felt teammate Justin Hodges's devastating foot injury as much as his shattered Broncos teammate.

A SIDELINE GLANCE: Khoder Nasser: an enigma ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: There is no question or doubt that Anthony Mundine's manager, Khoder Nasser, is a juggernaut of mental activity writes KEN ROWSTHORNE.

Hayden playing the good game off field ISSUE 194, February 4, 2010: His playing days for Australia may be over, but Matthew Hayden is still going into bat for a good cause.

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