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Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study

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.

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder

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 construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

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.

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Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives

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

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

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

'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.

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Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

Indigenous treaty signed but critics doubt its benefits

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.

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.

Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes

The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in 20 months, which they say amounted to discrimination.

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

A native title claim seeking to recognise Traditional Owners’ deep connection to the lands of a major city could move swiftly through the courts.

Call for police anti-racism plan to have teeth to work

Call for police anti-racism plan to have teeth to work

Call for police anti-racism plan to have teeth to work

Call for police anti-racism plan to have teeth to work

A police force's anti-racism strategy has been welcomed by Indigenous advocacy groups who say it must be given the resources and powers to succeed.

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Million-dollar reward could crack 'solvable' cold case

Detectives hope a large reward will help uncover crucial information leading to an arrest for the murder of a woman two decades ago.

Remote medic named NT Australian of the Year

A medical professional who works in remote areas has been named the Northern Territory Australian of the Year for 2026.

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.

Prepaid electricity leaving vulnerable people powerless

Families forced to prepay for power are experiencing a high number of electricity disconnections, exposing them to dangerous temperatures, a report has found.

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Deaths in custody remembered as protesters urge change

Calls for justice and accountability have echoed through the streets as the loved ones of those who have died in custody share their stories.

Outback medicos call for funds to fix dated facilities

Aboriginal health service providers are stuck with ageing clinics and staff housing and need an urgent funding boost to deliver quality care, a new report says.

'Vibrant' young woman who died in custody remembered

Family of a 21-year-old Indigenous woman who died in custody have released a brief statement, describing her as loving and vibrant.

Nation must 'choose courage' as it enters treaty era

Australians are being urged to put aside politics and "choose courage", as one state prepares to enter into treaty with its First Nations people.

Truth-telling urged as governor apologises for massacre

Almost 200 years after a massacre on Aboriginal people, a state's governor has apologised for the "dreadful wrongs" of the man behind the attack.

Gulpilil's Journey Home reveals a rich, deep culture

The last wish of a legendary Yolngu film star, a 4000 kilometre journey, and the family who made it all happen are central to a new documentary.

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

The Anangu people of the Red Centre have been thanked by Australia's leaders for sharing the big red rock Uluru with the world after it was handed back to them.

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