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Apology as housing disparity 'crisis' deepens

Apology as housing disparity 'crisis' deepens

The boss of Victoria's housing department apologised for perpetuating systemic injustice and said disparities in accessing homelessness services is a crisis.

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

'Scandalous' fracking approval alarms owners, groups

A gas producer has been granted environmental approval to drill gas wells in the Beetaloo Basin, sparking concern from Indigenous and environmental groups.

Tiwi Islanders take aim at bank's complaint rejection

Tiwi Islanders take aim at bank's complaint rejection

Tiwi Islanders take aim at bank's complaint rejection

Tiwi Islanders take aim at bank's complaint rejection

ANZ has rejected a complaint from Tiwi traditional owners who say the bank's funding of fossil fuel projects contribute to adverse human rights impacts.

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Solar grid brings a power of good to remote community

Solar grid brings a power of good to remote community

A shiny new microgrid helps a tiny remote community keep its lights on and water flowing while also empowering residents to lower costly energy bills.

Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Nearly 40 years since Uluru was handed back to traditional owners, a major airline has give the tourism centre a new drawcard with flights from major cities.

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Aboriginal children are over-reported, over-investigated and over-represented in child protection removals and the government must act urgently, a report warns.

Traditional owners welcome protection against mining

Traditional owners welcome protection against mining

After a decades-long fight to prevent mining on their country, traditional owners have welcomed a decision to protect parts of the Kakadu National Park area.

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Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Victoria's truth telling inquiry has uncovered further discrimination and exclusion for Aboriginal communities already facing a tough housing market.

Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture

Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture

Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture

Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture

Invasive species are threatening Indigenous lands, particularly in Australia's eastern states, prompting calls for a caring for country commissioner.

'Forgotten kids' in detention falling between cracks

'Forgotten kids' in detention falling between cracks

'Forgotten kids' in detention falling between cracks

'Forgotten kids' in detention falling between cracks

The plight of children in custody in Australia has again been highlighted with judges describing one child's lengthy isolation as a disgrace and embarrassment.

Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

From growing up queer and isolated to featuring in a mural with his husband, Indigenous performer Ben Graetz has come full circle in his home town.

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

An apology has been issued by the Western Australian police and the country health service over the death of a young Aboriginal woman in custody in 2014.

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

As a regional city rolls out a new family violence prevention strategy, there are fears that expanded police powers could negatively impact Indigenous victims.

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.

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Indigenous healing services boost ahead of Sorry Day

A funding boost of $3.5 million is set to prop up healing workshops, on-country camps and help document the experiences of Stolen Generations survivors.

Deaf Indigenous dancers still feel the beat after 27yrs

The Deaf Indigenous Dance Group was formed in 1997 by two young women who wanted to show that they could dance. A new exhibition celebrates its history.

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Native title holders in the Northern Territory are celebrating the announcement of the strongest form of possession over an outback station.

Tears, hugs as police apologise to stolen generation

There were emotional scenes as survivors of the stolen generation received a "long overdue" apology from police which they hope will lead to meaningful change.

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Indigenous sporting great honoured by Storm NRL strip

Melbourne's Indigenous jersey has been designed by the cousin of Storm centre Reimis Smith and honours his grandfather, boxing great Tony Mundine.

Fears new NT curfew laws will target Indigenous people

Legislation that lets the Northern Territory's police commissioner enact a three-day curfew have passed parliament, sparking fears they could be misused.

First Nations people face racism surge after voice vote

First Nations people have been experiencing increased racism after Australians voted against enshrining an Indigenous voice into the constitution.

New NT curfew laws in a bid to improve community safety

The NT government is introducing laws to enable curfews to be more easily imposed on communities as part of a crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour.

Mind the gap: Indigenous funding in focus after voice

Closing the health, justice and education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians has become a budget priority after the failed referendum.

Traditional owners sign historic deal with mining firm

A First Nations group in Victoria have signed an agreement with a Canadian mining company for compensation from a gold mine on their traditional land.

AFL to push for more Indigenous reps in officialdom

AFL chief Andrew Dillon says he's pushing for more Indigenous representation in official roles amid a slight drop in First Nations players at the elite level.

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