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Past, present and future: was, is and always will be

Past, present and future: was, is and always will be

Educators from across the country will gather at the National Museum of Australia for a day of discussion about reconciliation in education after the referendum

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Volunteers, schools and artists around the nation have been recognised with resilience awards for strengthening their communities before and after disasters.

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

A report has revealed the shocking prevalence of racism against First Nations people across Australia after the Call it Out project gave people tools to report.

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Sea walls, rock lobster populations feeling the pinch

Sea walls, rock lobster populations feeling the pinch

As Torres Strait Islanders bring legal action against the Australian government for alleged inaction on climate change, the CSIRO is researching the impacts.

Bon voyage: Jones discovers French connection to Sydney

Bon voyage: Jones discovers French connection to Sydney

First Nations artist Jonathan Jones' latest work uses native plants collected by French explorers during a expedition to Sydney in the 1800s.

New bridge for Tiwi Islands as NT fights 50/50 funding

New bridge for Tiwi Islands as NT fights 50/50 funding

New projects linking remote Indigenous communities to essential services could be on the chopping block thanks to funding shortfalls.

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

Victoria is failing to meet the needs of young people in care with a new report exposing poor education outcomes, racism along with other major concerns.

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Funding boost for Indigenous-managed land and sea areas

Funding boost for Indigenous-managed land and sea areas

Funding boost for Indigenous-managed land and sea areas

Funding boost for Indigenous-managed land and sea areas

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has pledged $160.5 million towards land and sea areas that are managed by Traditional Owners.

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.

Family of Perth man who died in custody demands justice

Family of Perth man who died in custody demands justice

Family of Perth man who died in custody demands justice

Family of Perth man who died in custody demands justice

The grieving family of an Indigenous man who died in custody say the father of three begged prison officers for medical help.

'Fearless' NT land council chair dies aged 61

'Fearless' NT land council chair dies aged 61

'Fearless' NT land council chair dies aged 61

'Fearless' NT land council chair dies aged 61

The Northern Land Council's long-standing Chair Dr Bush-Blanasi is being remembered as a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities.

Labour pains: gap in midwifery insurance causing stress

Labour pains: gap in midwifery insurance causing stress

Labour pains: gap in midwifery insurance causing stress

Labour pains: gap in midwifery insurance causing stress

An insurance gap is affecting midwifery care and women planning a hospital birth but wanting in-home midwifery support during the early stages of labour.

Guards watching movies when teen self-harmed in custody

Guards watching movies when teen self-harmed in custody

Guards watching movies when teen self-harmed in custody

Guards watching movies when teen self-harmed in custody

An interim report into the death of an Indigenous teenager after he self-harmed in youth detention has found multiple system failures.

Failures found before death of teen in youth detention

Failures found before death of teen in youth detention

Failures found before death of teen in youth detention

Failures found before death of teen in youth detention

An investigation into the events surrounding the death of Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd in a detention centre has uncovered significant operational failures.

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NT government Middle Arm submission 'laughable': elders

Traditional owners and environmentalists have hit back at the Northern Territory government's submission to the Middle Arm Senate inquiry.

Public drunkenness law passes test on first night out

Victoria's health minister says the state's public drunkenness law has gone according to plan as more than 80 people received support on the law's first night.

Police issue VRO to seven-year-old after court bungle

A seven-year-old boy's family has received an apology from West Australian police after officers issued a violence restraining order to the child.

Funds for research on violence against Indigenous women

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced funding for Indigenous-led research into violence against First Nations women and children.

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'Big reforms': Vic braces for drunkenness law change

Hours before public drunkenness is decriminalised in Victoria, the state government has revealed operational details on how health workers will manage cases.

Thousands of scholarships on offer to teaching students

The federal government is offering 5000 scholarships worth up to $10,000 a year to education students who commit to the profession after they graduate.

Mechelle Turvey named Australian of the Year for WA

The Australian of the Year for WA has been named as Mechelle Turvey, the mother of bashed Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey.

Government targets young men to prevent violence

After a spike in violent deaths, the government has committed to ending domestic and family violence in one generation with the help of men's support services.

Class action probe into Indigenous public housing

Lawyers are investigating the potential for class action on behalf of Indigenous tenants living in "substandard" public housing in remote WA communities.

Doctor disqualified over racist, anti-Indigenous tirade

A doctor has been suspended for 12 months after sending a racist rant to a trailblazing Indigenous eye surgeon and questioning a child patient's heritage.

Former adventurer named SA Australian of the Year

South Australia has named a former adventurer who traced the steps of Antarctic explorers as its Australian of the Year, for his work in conservation.

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