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Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Action threat over 'children assaulted in watch houses'

Children in Queensland police watch houses have been sexually and physically assaulted, with an advocacy group saying the system is not coping.

Royal commission 'overdue' as action on DV demanded

Royal commission 'overdue' as action on DV demanded

Royal commission 'overdue' as action on DV demanded

Royal commission 'overdue' as action on DV demanded

Calls are growing for a royal commission into family violence as the NSW opposition floats ankle monitors for men accused of serious domestic violence offences.

After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums

After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums

After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums

After 25 years, birthing suite available for rural mums

Expectant mums in Queensland's far north have been forced to travel more than 800km to the nearest birthing suite for more than two decades.

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What a croc! Salties targeted for cull in the Top End

What a croc! Salties targeted for cull in the Top End

The NT government has released its saltwater croc management plan, which includes culling but some traditional owners are calling for commercial opportunities.

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Traditional owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

Mirarr traditional owners have protested outside ERA's AGM in Darwin, objecting to the company's bid to renew its lease at Jabiluka, which contains uranium.

Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Nuns join Citi protest over Indigenous rights breaches

Citi faces protests around the world, including Sydney, Melbourne and New York over support for oil, gas and coal projects and violation of Indigenous rights.

First items taken by Cook returned to Aboriginal owners

First items taken by Cook returned to Aboriginal owners

Four spears have been returned to traditional owners more than 250 years after British soldiers stole them at James Cook's first contact with Aboriginal people.

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Traditional owners to get Vic renewable project profits

Traditional owners to get Vic renewable project profits

Traditional owners to get Vic renewable project profits

Traditional owners to get Vic renewable project profits

Indigenous Victorians are set to receive profits from renewable energy projects on their traditional land, according to a senior government minister.

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Indigenous rangers are using ancient tracking techniques and modern technology to find native animals after developing bilingual training resources.

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

The Don Dale detention centre will again house adult prisoners as the Northern Territory government also announces plans for new "therapeutic" women's jails.

Tourist ban floated for Australia's biggest lake

Tourist ban floated for Australia's biggest lake

Tourist ban floated for Australia's biggest lake

Tourist ban floated for Australia's biggest lake

Australia's biggest lake and major tourist drawcard will be off limits for visitors to enter on foot under a proposed heritage plan.

'No one is keeping count' of murdered Indigenous women

'No one is keeping count' of murdered Indigenous women

'No one is keeping count' of murdered Indigenous women

'No one is keeping count' of murdered Indigenous women

Aboriginal women in the Northern Territory suffer one of the highest rates of domestic, family and sexual violence in the world, a Senate inquiry has been told.

Family forced through 'hoop after hoop' over boy's care

Family forced through 'hoop after hoop' over boy's care

Family forced through 'hoop after hoop' over boy's care

Family forced through 'hoop after hoop' over boy's care

A government department failed to support the family of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy before he fatally self-harmed under state care, an advocate says.

'Children being taken' while reforms delayed: Yoorrook

'Children being taken' while reforms delayed: Yoorrook

'Children being taken' while reforms delayed: Yoorrook

'Children being taken' while reforms delayed: Yoorrook

Victoria's First Peoples minister has defended her government after being criticised for inaction on key recommendations from a truth-telling inquiry.

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Home is calling for residents evacuated after Jasper

Months after Cyclone Jasper inundated the community of Wujal Wujal in far north Queensland, residents are finally returning home.

As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

SA Water has declared "full steam ahead" for a critical water project on the Eyre Peninsula, despite concerns it will impact Aboriginal heritage and fishing.

State 'fails' to grasp Aboriginal self-determination

State leaders and bureaucrats still don't have a good grasp on the concept of Aboriginal self-determination, a former Victorian department official says.

Victoria cut traditional owner groups from $2b windfall

Historical land use agreements in Victoria were set up to exclude traditional owner groups from their share in billions of dollars in revenue, a minister says.

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Devil tooth among significant finds at Juukan cave site

Excavations of Indigenous rock shelters in Western Australia destroyed by mining have uncovered a Tasmanian devil tooth and artefacts as well as braided hair.

Alice Springs readies for first night without curfew

As Alice Springs emerges from a youth curfew aimed at curbing crime and violence in the outback town, its leaders are searching for long-term solutions.

Children failed by the system, say First Nations groups

In the troubled town of Alice Springs, Aboriginal organisations are calling for a focus on community-led solutions, rather than over-policing and punishment.

Official offers 'deep regret' over land dispossession

A land surveying boss has offered an apology at the Yoorrook Justice Commission for causing trauma and dispossessing Indigenous people of land.

Feat of clay: oldest pottery sheds light on trade route

A collaboration between traditional owners and researchers has uncovered the oldest pottery made in Australia on an island in the Great Barrier Reef.

Middle Arm project to realise NT's dreams, says chief

The Northern Territory government has brushed aside concerns about a major manufacturing project, arguing it will help the territory stand on its own two feet.

Global kudos for team inspiring Indigenous literacy

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has won a major international prize for children's literature in recognition of the work it does in remote communities.

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