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Man charged after young Indigenous kids cable-tied

Man charged after young Indigenous kids cable-tied

A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a confronting video went viral of three young Aboriginal children cable-tied at a home in Broome.

Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

Legendary musician Paul Kelly has paid a visit to a West Australian prison for a musical exchange with inmates who recorded one of his songs in language.

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

With only four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets on track to be met, a range of senators put forward different ideas on how best to address Indigenous inequity.

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Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

Opera house series celebrates First Nations generations

Opera house series celebrates First Nations generations

Three Aboriginal powerhouse performing families will be on stage together for the new Generations and Dynasties series at the Sydney Opera House.

Language and culture may be key to Indigenous education

Language and culture may be key to Indigenous education

Traditional languages and cultural practices must be central to education for Indigenous children, First Nations elders and senior leaders have found.

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Elders, professors and others are working to preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages, and the ancient cultures they maintain.

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'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

The federal government is set to investigate allegations of misconduct at the Anindilyakwa Land Council after a damning audit.

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

Aboriginal health experts at the Heart Research Institute are warning about atrial fibrillation, as a pilot study aims to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

A group of Melbourne University Indigenous staff and students from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is visiting regional areas to talk STEM

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

A program that tries to break the cycle for Indigenous juvenile offenders by sending them to regional areas rather than detention centres will be expanded.

State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue

State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue

State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue

State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue

Respected Aboriginal leader Lowitja O’Donoghue will be honoured at a South Australian state funeral in March, a month after her death.

Indigenous children in child protection on the rise

Indigenous children in child protection on the rise

Indigenous children in child protection on the rise

Indigenous children in child protection on the rise

The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system is increasing, the latest data shows.

Slow burn for traditional land management techniques

Slow burn for traditional land management techniques

Slow burn for traditional land management techniques

Slow burn for traditional land management techniques

Indigenous land managers, carbon industry practitioners, scientists and policy makers are sharing knowledge at a major fire forum.

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'Power to the people': traditional owners' energy plea

Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of Wujal Wujal.

An emu footprint giving hope to a town doing it tough

At a riverside north western NSW town, Indigenous elders hope a cultural centre will keep the community alive.

Ice rink value quizzed in fiery hearing on outback town

An at-times fiery Senate estimates hearing on Indigenous matters has covered topics ranging from domestic violence to ice-skating in the desert.

Uluru resort could hit the market as owners mull sale

The Indigenous corporation that owns Ayers Rock Resort says it is exploring ownership options for the only tourist accommodation at Uluru.

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Family seeks justice 20 years after TJ Hickey's death

Thomas "TJ" Hickey was just 17 when he was impaled on a fence following an interaction with police and 20 years later his family is still fighting in his name.

Truth-telling on the table as the voice vote fades

Discussions about truth-telling and the history of First Nations people have begun, as the federal government tries to move on from the failed voice referendum.

Price of failure isn't just money, it's lives: Albanese

The federal government has tabled its Closing the Gap reports in parliament, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to drive cultural change.

Sorry isn't enough: Stolen Generations call for action

It's been 16 years since Kevin Rudd's national apology to the Stolen Generations and stakeholder groups are in Canberra calling for continued action.

Women to benefit as employment grants extended

Organisations looking for funds to support women facing challenges to get into paid work can apply for support under a grant scheme that's being expanded.

NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.

Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla

Save Sorry Business has welcomed the federal government's $97 million support package for Indigenous people affected by the collapse of dodgy insurer Youpla.

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