Reported at www.sbs.com.au: The federal government of Australia has announced a plan to align grocery prices in remote communities with those in metropolitan areas, impacting over 76 remote stores.

This initiative, part of the Closing the Gap statement, aims to address high living costs for Indigenous Australians by stabilizing prices for essential items and improving health outcomes in these communities.

Minister Malarndirri McCarthy emphasized the need for affordable and nutritious food to combat health issues prevalent in Indigenous populations.