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Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

Helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities leverage their native title rights for economic growth will be the focus of a new centre.

Science meets tradition to harness power of lightning

Science meets tradition to harness power of lightning

Science meets tradition to harness power of lightning

Science meets tradition to harness power of lightning

Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science, this Indigenous startup hopes to help grow crops bigger, faster and more sustainably.

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.

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Reflecting on the Freedom Ride's legacy, 60 years later

Reflecting on the Freedom Ride's legacy, 60 years later

As the students who toured regional NSW to shed light on segregation mark 60 years since their bus trip ended, they say the legacy of the Freedom Ride remains.

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

More needs to be done to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Australia, but among the best prevention programs are those which are community-led, researchers say.

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

From posting boxes of books off to remote classrooms to writing his own, a love of science is at the heart of everything social entrepreneur Corey Tutt does.

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Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

A new app is helping Indigenous language speakers and knowledge-holders to preserve cultural information, creating a "holistic learning experience" for users.

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Australia's first Indigenous-owned energy retailer is expanding into two more states just eight months after launching.

Remapping stories of shared connection through dance

Remapping stories of shared connection through dance

Remapping stories of shared connection through dance

Remapping stories of shared connection through dance

Listening and feeling the sounds of mother earth is at the heart of a dance piece co-choreographers say has the power to heal.

Calls for 'deeper focus' on Indigenous economic policy

Calls for 'deeper focus' on Indigenous economic policy

Calls for 'deeper focus' on Indigenous economic policy

Calls for 'deeper focus' on Indigenous economic policy

The federal government must "rebalance and re-prioritise" social and economic policy to help close the gap, a First Nations group says.

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Truth-telling is important but Australians must be prepared to listen and act to ensure the process is more than symbolic, an inquiry has been told.

Kids being kept in cells with adults for weeks

Kids being kept in cells with adults for weeks

Kids being kept in cells with adults for weeks

Kids being kept in cells with adults for weeks

Youth advocates say adults are taking precedence over children at a police watchhouse, leading to kids spending weeks in cold concrete cells.

Staunch support an Indigenous chef's recipe for success

Staunch support an Indigenous chef's recipe for success

Staunch support an Indigenous chef's recipe for success

Staunch support an Indigenous chef's recipe for success

A senior chef at one of Australia's most celebrated upmarket restaurants says an institute that supports aspiring Indigenous apprentices is his secret sauce.

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Calls for change 17 years on from national apology

For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the "dire" reality for Indigenous children.

Indigenous scholars awarded with 'overwhelming honour'

Five Indigenous scholars have been awarded the inaugural First Nations Cancer Scholarship, supporting each person to undertake full-time studies or research.

Stolen generations need support 'before it's too late'

Ageing stolen generations survivors need urgent action to ensure they can live out the remainder of their lives in dignity, advocates say.

NZ ancestors begin journey back to rightful homeland

The important work of returning the remains of two ancestors home to New Zealand is under way following a repatriation ceremony held at an Australian museum.

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'Inhumane': overcrowded watch house conditions exposed

Two women have described their experiences inside the Alice Springs watch house as hot and overcrowded, with food shortages leaving them "hungry all the time".

Kimberley matriarchs urge investment in women

The federal government must invest in Aboriginal women's leadership to make a difference in communities, one Western Australian organisation says.

Police call for public's help to stop domestic violence

Police have urged the public to take action to help fight domestic violence, after an Alice Springs mother died in a “sustained, violent and horrific” attack.

'Exciting' price caps could close health and budget gap

A government plan to cap the cost of essential groceries could help to improve the health of First Nations people living in remote communities.

Time for 'rubber to hit the road' in Closing the Gap

A plan to reduce disadvantage among Indigenous people is at risk of not meeting targets, as Indigenous leaders call for funding to back programs.

Blending classical with country, all for love of music

Adding a classical flavour to her country-pop fan favourites is the latest passion project for an Indigenous singer-songwriter renowned for blending styles.

Coalition senator takes aim at $840 million pledge

An $840 million pledge will not amount to self-determination, the coalition says, as peak organisations welcome the 'genuine, meaningful' funding agreement.

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