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Early intervention programs for Indigenous DV victims

Early intervention programs for Indigenous DV victims

Aboriginal victims of domestic violence and their families will have access to more specialist and early intervention services.

Political 'bad behaviour' killed voice referendum

Political 'bad behaviour' killed voice referendum

Political 'bad behaviour' killed voice referendum

Political 'bad behaviour' killed voice referendum

Two leading 'yes' campaigners have blamed political "bad behaviour", disinformation and racism for the failure of the voice referendum.

Return of artefacts after 50 years 'will be remembered'

Return of artefacts after 50 years 'will be remembered'

Return of artefacts after 50 years 'will be remembered'

Return of artefacts after 50 years 'will be remembered'

Two dozen significant objects have been returned to Warlpiri people, who say the artefacts will be instrumental in preserving and continuing cultural practice.

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Indigenous inmate dies in maximum-security prison

Indigenous inmate dies in maximum-security prison

A 46-year-old Aboriginal inmate has died in a West Australian maximum security prison.

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Advocates and survivors of historical forced adoption practices in WA are disappointed with the Cook government's response to a damning inquiry report.

Indigenous community to 'tell our truth' at inquiry

Indigenous community to 'tell our truth' at inquiry

Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will hold a hearing at the Indigenous community of Cherbourg, as the LNP promises to scrap the process.

Serial killer claim in call for unsolved murders probe

Serial killer claim in call for unsolved murders probe

Numerous horrific murders and vanishings in one patch of the country has alarmed an MP but his claims of a potential serial killer have been met with scepticism

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Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Angrily challenged by some and warmly embraced by others, King Charles and Queen Camilla have received a mixed reaction from Indigenous Australians.

Push for closure in cold case murders of three children

Push for closure in cold case murders of three children

Push for closure in cold case murders of three children

Push for closure in cold case murders of three children

A renewed appeal for information and police presence in a NSW town where three children were murdered decades ago is hoped to spark a cold case breakthrough.

Miner destroys more than a hundred Aboriginal sites

Miner destroys more than a hundred Aboriginal sites

Miner destroys more than a hundred Aboriginal sites

Miner destroys more than a hundred Aboriginal sites

An Indigenous group suing Fortescue says new evidence shows the iron ore giant destroyed half of the Aboriginal sites on a Pilbara mine.

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Officers 'breached right to silence' in botched arrest

Three police officers face possible demotion after their arrest and questioning of a man with intellectual limitations was criticised by a NSW judge.

Healing call as centenary marked at notorious boys home

Healing call as centenary marked at notorious boys home

Healing call as centenary marked at notorious boys home

Healing call as centenary marked at notorious boys home

Stolen Generations survivors are calling for Kinchela Boys Home to become a place of truth-telling and healing on the institution's 100th anniversary.

Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven woman have been killed in instances of suspected domestic violence in the Northern Territory since June.

Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

A federal truth commission could restore and reset'Australia's history, but must be led by Indigenous people, an inquiry has been told.

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Premier backs white privilege course for justice staff

Victoria's premier has bristled at criticism of state justice department staff being offered the opportunity to learn about the concept of white privilege.

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

The use of spit hoods will be reinstated in NT youth detention centres and police watch houses, as part of sweeping changes to the justice system.

'Lasting change' needed one year from referendum defeat

One year on from the voice referendum defeat the prime minister says the government is focused on "practical reconciliation".

Still grieving: reflecting on the voice referendum

Grief and hurt are still being felt in First Nations communities one year on from the 2023 voice referendum but many are still fighting for change.

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Ancient Indigenous creation story travels to Finland

The exhibition Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters has opened in Finland, inviting visitors to journey through one of the world's most ancient stories.

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

Premier Jacinta Allan has personally apologised on behalf of the state government to Indigenous members of Victoria's stolen generation behind closed doors.

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

The Northern Territory government is planning the criminalisation of public drinking while also making alcohol cheaper to buy.

Indigenous communities pushing back against eye disease

Children in vulnerable Indigenous communities are less likely to contract a highly infectious eye disease, while more adults are having surgery for cataracts.

Victoria Police accused of still using racial profiling

An anti-racism group has released figures it says show racial profiling is still happening in Victoria Police.

Doctor dedicated to Indigenous people's 'genetic story'

An Indigenous genomics researcher has been recognised with a fellowship with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

From 1973, a journey of land rights through the bush

Fifty years of land rights are being marked in the red centre as the Central Land Council celebrates its past, present and future.

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