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Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Two neighbouring households have used placards and paint to produce a striking metaphor of the opposing views on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Traditional owners have banned commercial fishing from an area of East Arnhem Land, citing concerns about gill-netting of dolphins, turtles, crocs and dugongs.

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

The 'yes' campaign's efforts to sway undecided voters in the lead up to the voice referendum has intensified ahead of first votes being cast in remote areas.

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Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Ahead of the start of remote voting in the Indigenous voice referendum, the electoral umpire says enrolments and other plans are well in train.

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

Land council slams Senator Price for colonisation cheer

Land council slams Senator Price for colonisation cheer

The Central Land Council has taken Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to task for her comments about colonisation being only positive.

First Nations group wants youngsters to 'ring a rello'

First Nations group wants youngsters to 'ring a rello'

The Uluru Youth Dialogue has launched a campaign to "ring a rello", asking young people to start a conversation with relatives about the voice referendum.

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Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.

'Yes' side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods

'Yes' side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods

'Yes' side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods

'Yes' side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods

Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution as the referendum date looms.

'Yes' campaign to remain positive in face of negativity

'Yes' campaign to remain positive in face of negativity

'Yes' campaign to remain positive in face of negativity

'Yes' campaign to remain positive in face of negativity

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says maintaining a positive campaign focused on the opportunities associated with the voice will lead to its referendum success.

Gunbalanya community hosts Stone Country festival

Gunbalanya community hosts Stone Country festival

Gunbalanya community hosts Stone Country festival

Gunbalanya community hosts Stone Country festival

The Stone Country Festival is the major cultural event for West Arnhem Land and Kakadu, featuring bands, art, sports and traditional Indigenous ceremonies.

Pat Dodson: from deaths in custody commission to voice

Pat Dodson: from deaths in custody commission to voice

Pat Dodson: from deaths in custody commission to voice

Pat Dodson: from deaths in custody commission to voice

Labor Senator Pat Dodson is on leave while he battles cancer. He believes the generosity of Australians means the voice to parliament referendum can succeed.

Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

The rising of federal parliament for four weeks is expected to take some of the heat out of the Indigenous voice referendum debate.

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

The minister for Indigenous Australians has described an opponent's comments about British colonisation as offensive and a betrayal of Aboriginal people.

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AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told

Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

Colonisation had 'positive impact': Indigenous senator

Indigenous senator and prominent 'no' campaigner Jacinta Price claims colonisation has not had any ongoing negative consequences for First Nations people.

Aussie music big-hitters playing free gigs for 'yes'

As part of a national action, artists are launching Music for the Voice this weekend in support of the 'yes' campaign in the voice referendum.

Prenatal program helps Indigenous mums and bubs thrive

A unique prenatal health care program is closing the gap in maternal and infant health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums and their babies.

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'Yes' campaign leader calls in lawyers after Insta post

Indigenous leader Marcia Langton says Peter Dutton must remove a post accusing her of branding voice 'no' voters as racist and stupid because it's a lie.

Aboriginal heritage on the agenda at mining conference

As the Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration conference gets under way in Cairns, looking after heritage is high on the agenda.

Warning after 'scary' fake letter sent to landholders

A fake letter has been referred to police over claims landholders' property could be acquired during Victoria's treaty negotiations.

Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.

Bush food in favour as trade savours indigenous flavour

Rapid growth is forecast for Australia's native food industry with unique flavours and their Indigenous producers a big drawcard at a major trade show.

Polling day locked in despite voice support slipping

Voting day has been locked in for the Indigenous voice referendum despite last-minute opposition pleas to scrap it as polls show falling support for the change.

New regional sleep program targets First Nations people

A newly-funded sleep program is linking western and Indigenous knowledge to treat the medical condition of sleep apnoea in regional First Nations communities.

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