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Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Indigenous people are at higher risk of developing dementia, but getting a diagnosis and support can be fraught with barriers, especially in remote regions.

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

'Tough on crime' measures are pushing problems down the road, advocates say as a report into youth justice reveals children's rights are being violated.

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

While digital participation is increasing in remote communities, significant barriers remain for Indigenous people to get online, a study has found.

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AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

In community hands, AI has the power to improve lives and move the dial on some closing the gap targets, but there are some dangers to the technology.

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

In 1964, Frank Roberts travelled to Japan to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Now his story is being told by his cousin in a one-woman show.

Kids targeted by racism feel it 'deep in their soul'

Kids targeted by racism feel it 'deep in their soul'

Indigenous students are being increasingly targeted by racism, with concerns raised about how schools are handling complaints of discrimination.

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

An Aboriginal public servant says it is incredibly disrespectful to be invited to play music in parliament, then be punted for expressing anti-genocide views.

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Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

A youth detention centre where six inmates climbed onto a roof during a stand-off with authorities has improved in recent years, a government minister says.

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

One of Australia’s most remote luxury wilderness resorts has been flattened by Tropical Cyclone Fina as it crossed the coast as a powerful category three storm.

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

The 16 Days of Activism against gendered violence will focus on ending digital abuse, with those on the frontline saying access to new phones can save lives.

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

First Nations people are 15 times more likely to be stopped and searched by police, according to a report highlighting racial profiling.

Wearable stories: an Indigenous counter to fast fashion

Wearable stories: an Indigenous counter to fast fashion

Wearable stories: an Indigenous counter to fast fashion

Wearable stories: an Indigenous counter to fast fashion

Stories are stitched into each garment of one Indigenous-owned fashion label and now an exhibition is celebrating the brand's journey.

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

First Nations women experiencing family violence face a law system that is fraught with barriers to access justice, a report has found.

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Police have apologised to an Aboriginal teenager who was mistakenly pulled from a bus and arrested as his family calls for officers to be stood down.

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Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students with a passion for STEM are being introduced to the world of engineering, with hands-on workshops, site visits and cultural activities.

Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives

Two Aboriginal women are among the winners of the 2026 Queensland State Library Fellowships, with both examining the archives from an Indigenous perspective.

Bail reform urged, but advice likely to be ignored

Experts have recommended state and territory governments soften their bail laws to help address the growing use of remand in Australia’s justice system.

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

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'Whatever it takes': Labor's youth crime political fix

Tougher consequences for violent youth offenders pave the way for a long-time state government to return to more comfortable turf come election time.

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

A treaty with Aboriginal people has been hailed as a historic moment and way forward for future local agreements, but critics question how effective it can be.

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.

Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes

The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in 20 months, which they say amounted to discrimination.

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

A native title claim seeking to recognise Traditional Owners’ deep connection to the lands of a major city could move swiftly through the courts.

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