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Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention

Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention

Indigenous kids are grossly over-represented in juvenile detention and while reducing the numbers is a Closing the Gap target, the figures are getting worse.

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

A research project will look to eliminate diseases caused by a parasitic roundworm that is widespread in Aboriginal communities in Australia's north.

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

Adam Tomison, Western Australia's justice department chief, has resigned two months after Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd died in juvenile detention.

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Police compromising young people's right to silence

Police compromising young people's right to silence

NSW Police has failed to fix problematic interview practices despite issues being raised by courts, the state police watchdog says.

NRL champion shares inspiration behind children's book

NRL champion shares inspiration behind children's book

Indigenous NRL player Alex Johnston reflects on the people who pushed him to pursue rugby league and how his culture and son inspired his children's book.

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

A net zero emissions proposal for new NT onshore gas projects was ditched after the government quietly consulted with the gas industry, documents show.

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.

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Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

As one of the first major cities in the world to celebrate the start of the new year, Sydney will kick 2024 off with a showcase of Indigenous culture.

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children experiencing fewer hearing problems

Indigenous children are experiencing fewer ear problems with improved access to screening and early ear infection detection.

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Financial complaints from First Nations people have soared by 13 per cent in a year and the rates of hardship experienced are causing a significant concern.

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

West Australian authorities have backflipped on their last-minute decision not to let Cleveland Dodd's incarcerated father attend the teenager's funeral.

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

The remains of 14 Indigenous ancestors will be returned to Australia for repatriation by the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.

Inquiry to hear of education, health, housing injustice

Inquiry to hear of education, health, housing injustice

Inquiry to hear of education, health, housing injustice

Inquiry to hear of education, health, housing injustice

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has shifted its focus to investigating injustice in education, health and housing systems.

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum.

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Hobart man traded Aboriginal human remains for acclaim

A Hobart solicitor was able to build his scientific reputation by trading the remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal people, a Cambridge study reveals.

Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

The Australian government has been urged not to give up on Indigenous truth telling and treaty after the failed voice referendum.

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

Harmful and costly prisons 'failing to reduce crime'

South Australia's incarceration rate jumped by almost a third in the past decade, leading advocates to call for a rethink on the role of prisons in society.

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Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.

Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

The Burrup Peninsula has had its World Heritage nomination amended after the government's 'incomplete' application delayed UNESCO's consideration by 12 months.

The fourth 'r' in schools: reconciliation in education

Innovative new ways of approaching reconciliation between First Nations and non-Indigenous peoples are being brought into the classroom.

Indigenous dancers reach for the stars at Opera House

Australia's only national dance competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural dance groups is returning this weekend to the Sydney Opera House.

Families earning $80k or less could get free child care

The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.

Truth-telling, local voices still on government's radar

Indigenous Australians minister Linda Burney says a consultative model featuring local and regional voices is a "very live discussion".

First Nations wisdom harnessed to protect environment

The government hopes to centre First Nations knowledge in environmental protection efforts by doubling the number of Indigenous rangers by 2030.

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