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Oxfam News June 2007 front cover
Oxfam News June 2007

Oxfam News – June 2007

In this issue, we look at the widening divide in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. We also highlight an innovative program in Western Australia that's helping Indigenous men reconnect with their culture and heritage. There is also insight into how owning a buffalo can mean the difference between destitution and survival in rural Cambodia.

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Executive Director
Cover story: The rice revolution
Many poor rice-growing families face serious food shortages each year. We take a look at a new organic rice-growing method, which is putting more food on the table and transforming lives.
Working in a war zone
Sri Lanka — a small island nation torn apart by conflict, tsunami and poverty. We reveal the complexities of trying to improve and rebuild lives amid conflict.
Where has all the water gone?
Join Oxfam Australia’s Charlotte Sterrett as she journeys to South Africa to witness the effects of climate change first-hand.
Indigenous Australia in the spotlight
With a federal election looming, we ask politicians from both sides of the political fence to outline their plans for Indigenous Australians.
Singing for their supper
Read how one of our partners in Mozambique is changing the way it works, in light of soaring HIV and AIDS rates.
Too scared to go home
Solomon Islanders rebuild their lives after a massive earthquake.
A global force for change
300 young people from 100 countries unite for lasting change

Editor Maureen Bathgate Design Paoli Smith Photo Editor Martin Wurt Proofreaders Melanie Scaife and Sam Morley. Oxfam News is published quarterly by Oxfam Australia, 132 Leicester Street, Carlton VIC 3053 Australia ABN 18 055 208 636/CC29173 ISSN 1446-0521 The publisher does not necessarily endorse views expressed by contributors to Oxfam News. Available free to donors and supporters.