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'Obscene' rates of Indigenous child removals persist

'Obscene' rates of Indigenous child removals persist

Indigenous children continue to be removed from family at 'obscene' rates, as advocates urge an overhaul of how child protection is approached.

Father's remorse as inquest for boy in state care ends

Father's remorse as inquest for boy in state care ends

Father's remorse as inquest for boy in state care ends

Father's remorse as inquest for boy in state care ends

The grieving father of a boy who died in state care has told a coroner that he and the 10-year-old's mother made the wrong choices before their son died.

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Indigenous leaders have hailed a state's formal apology for past injustices while lamenting persistent ploys to make the population a "political football".

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Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

On an Aboriginal-owned station in one of the country's most remote regions, wild cattle are looked at as a solution after decades of causing problems.

Uluru's Ayers Rock Resort to be sold to US company

Uluru's Ayers Rock Resort to be sold to US company

A unique deal will return large parcels of land to Traditional Owners, with more than $500 million tipped to flow to First Nations communities.

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country

Indigenous people are at higher risk of developing dementia, but getting a diagnosis and support can be fraught with barriers, especially in remote regions.

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

Action urged as 'bad systems' violate children's rights

'Tough on crime' measures are pushing problems down the road, advocates say as a report into youth justice reveals children's rights are being violated.

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Remote communities still lagging in digital world

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

Remote communities still lagging in digital world

While digital participation is increasing in remote communities, significant barriers remain for Indigenous people to get online, a study has found.

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks

In community hands, AI has the power to improve lives and move the dial on some closing the gap targets, but there are some dangers to the technology.

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

In 1964, Frank Roberts travelled to Japan to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Now his story is being told by his cousin in a one-woman show.

Kids targeted by racism feel it 'deep in their soul'

Kids targeted by racism feel it 'deep in their soul'

Kids targeted by racism feel it 'deep in their soul'

Kids targeted by racism feel it 'deep in their soul'

Indigenous students are being increasingly targeted by racism, with concerns raised about how schools are handling complaints of discrimination.

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

An Aboriginal public servant says it is incredibly disrespectful to be invited to play music in parliament, then be punted for expressing anti-genocide views.

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

A youth detention centre where six inmates climbed onto a roof during a stand-off with authorities has improved in recent years, a government minister says.

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

Luxury resort suffers direct hit from cyclone

One of Australia’s most remote luxury wilderness resorts has been flattened by Tropical Cyclone Fina as it crossed the coast as a powerful category three storm.

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'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

The 16 Days of Activism against gendered violence will focus on ending digital abuse, with those on the frontline saying access to new phones can save lives.

Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

First Nations people are 15 times more likely to be stopped and searched by police, according to a report highlighting racial profiling.

Wearable stories: an Indigenous counter to fast fashion

Stories are stitched into each garment of one Indigenous-owned fashion label and now an exhibition is celebrating the brand's journey.

Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

First Nations women experiencing family violence face a law system that is fraught with barriers to access justice, a report has found.

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Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Police have apologised to an Aboriginal teenager who was mistakenly pulled from a bus and arrested as his family calls for officers to be stood down.

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students with a passion for STEM are being introduced to the world of engineering, with hands-on workshops, site visits and cultural activities.

Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives

Two Aboriginal women are among the winners of the 2026 Queensland State Library Fellowships, with both examining the archives from an Indigenous perspective.

Bail reform urged, but advice likely to be ignored

Experts have recommended state and territory governments soften their bail laws to help address the growing use of remand in Australia’s justice system.

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

'Whatever it takes': Labor's youth crime political fix

Tougher consequences for violent youth offenders pave the way for a long-time state government to return to more comfortable turf come election time.

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

A treaty with Aboriginal people has been hailed as a historic moment and way forward for future local agreements, but critics question how effective it can be.

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