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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.

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.

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'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

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

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

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

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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.

Indigenous dancer flying from strength to strength

Indigenous dancer flying from strength to strength

Indigenous dancer flying from strength to strength

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

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

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

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

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

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

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

'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.

Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates

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

Leaps and bounds: program helps Indigenous graduates

Leaps and bounds: program helps Indigenous graduates

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.

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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.

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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.

G20 leaders urged to take youth voices seriously

As a major economic summit gets underway in Brazil, a young Indigenous man from Darwin hopes the voices of young people will be heard by world leaders.

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson, who was detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations, is starting with a verdict due later in 2024.

Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom

Negotiations on Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people will begin within days as the state opposition demands the public has a say.

Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

One in 27 Aboriginal men are in custody in NSW, the highest proportion ever recorded.

Indigenous groups want more from truth-telling inquiry

A minor party's proposed truth-telling commission needs major changes to succeed in addressing historical and contemporary injustice, Indigenous groups say.

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

The nearest supermarket rival to Coles and Woolworths says it's focused on trying to woo new customers rather than expanding its chain of Australian stores.

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