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Kids get a taste of one of universe's biggest mysteries

Kids get a taste of one of universe's biggest mysteries

Scientists on the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip to remote and regional schools want to inspire budding physicists, including Indigenous children.

Crowds descend on art fair as artists face cost hikes

Crowds descend on art fair as artists face cost hikes

Crowds descend on art fair as artists face cost hikes

Crowds descend on art fair as artists face cost hikes

Thousands of people are visiting the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, but art centres are paying up to $40,000 to travel huge distances to attend the annual event.

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

The importance of education in two worlds - western and Indigenous knowledge - is key to the future of the next generation of leaders, Yolngu Elders say.

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Archive to preserve multitude of Indigenous languages

Archive to preserve multitude of Indigenous languages

Languages from across Australia will be collected in an archive to protect the hundreds of Indigenous tongues while offering insight into heritage and culture.

Senior official arrested over alleged student assaults

Senior official arrested over alleged student assaults

A senior official at a prominent Northern Territory school for Indigenous children has been arrested over alleged historical aggravated assaults.

'Improper process' behind $558k for 'yes' campaign

'Improper process' behind $558k for 'yes' campaign

An audit has found more than $550,000 of public funds was provided to the 'yes' Indigenous voice campaign without proper process or record-keeping.

Indigenous fashion celebrated as award winners crowned

Indigenous fashion celebrated as award winners crowned

Some of the First Nations fashion industry's highest achievers have been celebrated in an awards ceremony in the Northern Territory.

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Dingo management has gone to the dogs, advocates say

Dingo management has gone to the dogs, advocates say

Dingo management has gone to the dogs, advocates say

Dingo management has gone to the dogs, advocates say

Dingo rangers, rescuers and advocates are calling on politicians to reconsider protection measures for the wild dogs which are often considered pests.

Solar power guiding NT families back to their community

Solar power guiding NT families back to their community

Solar power guiding NT families back to their community

Solar power guiding NT families back to their community

After a solar-powered energy system was installed in a remote Northern Territory community, families will be able to return to their homeland.

'Systemic issues' prompts police watch house review

'Systemic issues' prompts police watch house review

'Systemic issues' prompts police watch house review

'Systemic issues' prompts police watch house review

Queensland Police will internally review every single watch house across the state after "systemic issues" were outlined by the service's top cop.

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

The Uluru Statement will still steer the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata commission, the Indigenous Australians minister says.

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country are at the heart of the Garma Festival as music, art, and bunggul (dance) remain highlights of the event.

Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says

Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says

Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says

Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says

The government is being accused of abandoning its commitment to truth-telling and treaty as the prime minister says it is "talking through" a Makarrata process.

'Fire, strength, renewal' comes to life through art

'Fire, strength, renewal' comes to life through art

'Fire, strength, renewal' comes to life through art

'Fire, strength, renewal' comes to life through art

For Molly Hunt, her mural representing the Garma themes of fire, strength and renewal at the bunggul (dance) grounds is a way to connect with others.

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'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

It's important to acknowledge Australia's history but optimism is needed to move forward, the prime minister says after attending a major Indigenous gathering.

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

The Indigenous community has received an apology from the Northern Territory Police commissioner for injustices and harm inflicted by officers in the past.

PM walks 'new path' in tackling Indigenous disadvantage

Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.

Hope for 'better future' as PM lands at Garma Festival

Australia's largest Indigenous cultural festival has officially opened with bunggul (dance) as the prime minister joined attendees in Arnhem Land.

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Indigenous inequality not solvable overnight: PM

Just five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to being met, a report says, leading to calls for the federal government to step in and do more.

'Human right': Indigenous artefacts to return home

Indigenous Australian artefacts held in Canada will be returned to Queensland in a step towards truth-telling and healing.

Decolonising youth justice to keep kids out of prison

Investment in culturally appropriate diversion programs is needed to prevent the incarceration of Indigenous children, a study has found.

'Loud and clear': elder reflects on lifetime of stories

South Australian elders are being celebrated in a new documentary, 'There I was, here I am', featuring the stories of three Aboriginal trailblazers.

NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state

A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.

'Huge win' as Jabiluka uranium mine lease rejected

The rejection of a 10-year lease renewal bid on the Jabiluka uranium mine is being heralded by traditional owners as the end of a decades-long fight.

Raised hands in Red Centre as survivors call for change

Survivors of domestic violence, families of murdered women and advocates for change are gathering once again to call for greater action and support.

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