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Good listeners wanted as Indigenous poets speak fire

Good listeners wanted as Indigenous poets speak fire

A poetry slam champion wants "truth-listeners" to join him at his Story Week event being held in an Indigenous heartland of the inner suburbs.

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

The family of an Indigenous man who died in police custody has lashed out over the investigation but have been assured an inquest will aim to uncover the truth.

'Bang for our buck': Aussie firms get tender headstarts

'Bang for our buck': Aussie firms get tender headstarts

'Bang for our buck': Aussie firms get tender headstarts

'Bang for our buck': Aussie firms get tender headstarts

Australian businesses will have their first opportunity in more than 20 years to get first dibs on more lucrative government contracts before overseas rivals.

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Community healing together as ancestors reburied

Community healing together as ancestors reburied

As Aboriginal ancestors are reburied at a special memorial park, the Indigenous community says it is time to walk together and heal.

Direct line to cabinet for Indigenous council leaders

Direct line to cabinet for Indigenous council leaders

First Nations leaders have hailed a landmark pact that will allow direct access to a state cabinet, earning comparisons with the failed Voice to Parliament.

Opportunities abound for junior Indigenous rangers

Opportunities abound for junior Indigenous rangers

Students are connecting to and nurturing Country as eleven new junior ranger programs are established across Australia.

Grim milestone for state's Indigenous deaths in custody

Grim milestone for state's Indigenous deaths in custody

Twelve Indigenous people have died in custody in NSW in 2025, the highest number ever recorded in a single year, with less than two months to go in the calendar

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Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Voters will have the final say on the survival of a landmark statewide treaty as the opposition promises to rip it up and start again if elected.

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

Australia voted no to a national voice to parliament on October 14 2023, but two years on, its advocates say they remain steadfast in their mission for change.

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Aboriginal women have the answers for their communities, and urge deep listening and genuine partnership from those in power to implement change.

Exhibition celebrates power of Indigenous healing

Exhibition celebrates power of Indigenous healing

Exhibition celebrates power of Indigenous healing

Exhibition celebrates power of Indigenous healing

A museum dedicated to the history of medicine has re-opened with an exhibition acknowledging 65,000 years of Indigenous knowledge and healing.

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

Songbook and album safeguarding Indigenous languages

Songbook and album safeguarding Indigenous languages

Songbook and album safeguarding Indigenous languages

Songbook and album safeguarding Indigenous languages

Song has always been part of the fabric of Indigenous cultural identity, and a new songbook is harnessing the power of music to protect traditional languages.

Child protection systems 'failing' Indigenous children

Child protection systems 'failing' Indigenous children

Child protection systems 'failing' Indigenous children

Child protection systems 'failing' Indigenous children

More Indigenous children placed in out-of-home care should be reunited with family to improve their outcomes, says a peak body urging governments to step up.

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Class action aims to expose controversial work scheme

Indigenous people in remote areas had to work more hours to receive the same pay as someone on work for the dole payments in the city, a class action claims.

Health body leading by example with Indigenous voice

A First Nations public health voice will put Indigenous perspectives "front and centre" two years after the failure of a national voice to parliament.

History-making artwork maps 2400 generations of family

A history-making and history-mapping artwork will be on display on Australian soil for the first time since taking out a major international award.

Aboriginal people report less respectful hospital care

Aboriginal patients' experiences in hospital can be improved by the right support, but feedback on their care is still poorer than non-Indigenous people's.

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Spears returned to Country point to unbroken connection

The tale of the return of Aboriginal spears to Australian shores after 250 years will help tell a wider story of a community's unbroken connection to Country.

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

As Australia finds itself transitioning to renewables, those in remote communities are finding ways to lead the charge toward clean energy on Country.

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

Comparisons between a state treaty and the failed voice to federal parliament have been derided as a prominent 'no' campaigner calls for a referendum.

Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous

Indigenous people shaping technology's future is a dream that drives one female founder to train and support the next generation of industry stars.

'Misinformation, lies': Australian-first treaty warning

Students are set to learn more about post-colonial impacts on Aboriginal people after an agreement was struck on an Australian-first treaty.

Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people

Indigenous people are facing a retirement disadvantage, with 65 per cent dying before reaching the age to access age pensions or superannuation.

Literacy is freedom: celebrating the power of stories

An Indigenous-led digital resource has been launched for International Literacy Day, celebrating First Nations culture and the process of storytelling.

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