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Half of remote communities cut off from mobile services

Half of remote communities cut off from mobile services

While internet access in remote areas is improving, half of Indigenous communities still lack mobile phone services.

Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden

Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden

Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden

Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden

A community has established a garden in the hopes of reconnecting young people with culture and Country through elders' stories and hands-on learning.

Taking a deep dive into Queensland's pearling history

Taking a deep dive into Queensland's pearling history

Taking a deep dive into Queensland's pearling history

Taking a deep dive into Queensland's pearling history

Inspired by her mother's stories, a Torres Strait Islander woman is exploring the lives of Indigenous men who worked in the pearling industry.

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Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Modern slavery remains a significant concern in Australia, with those facing barriers to recourse and justice at a heightened risk of exploitation.

'Cruel, inhuman': justice laws to violate human rights

'Cruel, inhuman': justice laws to violate human rights

New youth justice laws will likely increase the number of children in detention and put pressure on packed facilities, a state government admits.

Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

The Queensland government has been accused of pushing through laws ending the path to treaty and truth-telling without consultation, sparking outrage.

Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

The suffering and injustice caused to Indigenous people who worked for little or no wages under discriminatory laws has been acknowledged by the government.

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First Voice to parliament urges meaningful change

First Voice to parliament urges meaningful change

First Voice to parliament urges meaningful change

First Voice to parliament urges meaningful change

Australia's first Voice to Parliament has a "heavy burden" to prove itself but presents an opportunity to create better lives for First Nations people.

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Domestic and family violence, and insecure housing are among the issues driving up the numbers of Indigenous women in Australia's prison system, advocates say.

'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

The return of a carved tree to Gamilaraay people will reconnect them to their ancestors, cultural practices, lores and inspire future generations, elders say.

Landmark plan to address 'systemic, structural' racism

Landmark plan to address 'systemic, structural' racism

Landmark plan to address 'systemic, structural' racism

Landmark plan to address 'systemic, structural' racism

Australians are being challenged to confront systemic racism and the enduring impacts of colonisation in a landmark report from the Human Rights Commission.

Chronic conditions on the rise among Indigenous people

Chronic conditions on the rise among Indigenous people

Chronic conditions on the rise among Indigenous people

Chronic conditions on the rise among Indigenous people

The number of Indigenous people smoking daily has dropped, while mental health conditions have risen, the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.

'Whatever it takes': child removal floated to tackle DV

'Whatever it takes': child removal floated to tackle DV

'Whatever it takes': child removal floated to tackle DV

'Whatever it takes': child removal floated to tackle DV

Child protection practices will be examined by a government in response to a landmark inquiry into the domestic violence deaths of four women.

Canada apologises to Inuit communities for killing dogs

Canada apologises to Inuit communities for killing dogs

Canada apologises to Inuit communities for killing dogs

Canada apologises to Inuit communities for killing dogs

The Inuit of northern Quebec have received an apology from the Canadian government for the slaughter of their sled dogs decades ago.

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Indigenous dancer flying from strength to strength

A 17-year-old Indigenous circus performer has big dreams for her future in acrobatics, while also giving back to the community that has supported her journey.

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

A pop-up cafe stacked with native ingredients is the latest feat of Indigenous chef Sharon Winsor, who has spent her career highlighting the power of bush food.

Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity

Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will re-open submissions despite the state government's vow to abolish the process.

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

The clock is ticking for Victoria to strike a treaty deal as state and Indigenous leaders begin negotiations after more than eight years of preparations.

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Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

Governments must get serious in supporting 'woefully underfunded' community organisations as a report reveals the startling rate of Indigenous child removals.

Leaps and bounds: program helps Indigenous graduates

Charities will go head to head at a philanthropic pitching event, including one with a program helping Indigenous kids transition from school to university.

Discrimination case launched over child removals

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.

Domestic violence continues to ravage Indigenous women

Indigenous women represent one-third of deaths related to domestic and family violence since June, say advocates who are calling for action.

Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services

Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.

New parents urged to 'make the call' on mental health

New parents are struggling with their mental health, a perinatal anxiety and depression helpline says as it records a surge in calls from Indigenous families.

Massive NZ treaty protest urges Luxon to kill the bill

New Zealand's divisive treaty debate continues with a huge rally in Wellington of protesters against a government bill to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi.

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