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Glitter is the new black in 'salacious' Indigenous show

Glitter is the new black in 'salacious' Indigenous show

The famed spiegeltent is returning to Wollongong and the star of First Nations cabaret Caboriginal is raring to go.

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

National Reconciliation Week ends on the anniversary of the High Court's Mabo decision, honouring land rights activist Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo's legacy.

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

Two comic book creators have launched a series of Indigenous graphic novels that showcase stories from more than 65,000 years ago.

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Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom

Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom

An Indigenous education initiative is allowing pupils to practice equality while learning about bush gardens and traditional seasons in an outdoor environment.

Indigenous legal centre will improve access to justice

Indigenous legal centre will improve access to justice

Legal Aid WA has launched an Aboriginal-staffed legal information call centre to bolster Indigenous people’s awareness and access to Legal Aid services.

Young Australians could make voice referendum a success

Young Australians could make voice referendum a success

The Indigenous voice to parliament referendum will be a success if Australia's young people vote 'yes', Trade Minister Don Farrell says.

Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning

Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.

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Racism linked to Indigenous women’s homicides

Racism linked to Indigenous women’s homicides

Racism linked to Indigenous women’s homicides

Racism linked to Indigenous women’s homicides

Systemic racism within Australia’s justice system has been linked to the deaths of 151 Indigenous women in a recent study of intimate partner homicides.

PM and health advocates call for calm on voice debate

PM and health advocates call for calm on voice debate

PM and health advocates call for calm on voice debate

PM and health advocates call for calm on voice debate

As debate over the Indigenous voice continues in federal parliament, Anthony Albanese says scare campaigns need to be called out.

Zoo's new mural is much more than just a pretty picture

Zoo's new mural is much more than just a pretty picture

Zoo's new mural is much more than just a pretty picture

Zoo's new mural is much more than just a pretty picture

First Nations artist Nathan Peckham has teamed up with students with disabilities to create a mural at Taronga about caring for country.

Study spotlights vaccine benefit for Indigenous people

Study spotlights vaccine benefit for Indigenous people

Study spotlights vaccine benefit for Indigenous people

Study spotlights vaccine benefit for Indigenous people

Vaccination against COVID-19 provides an 'excellent' immune response in Indigenous Australians at higher risk of respiratory infections, a study has found.

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

The debate over the Indigenous voice is becoming heated and campaigners on both sides are calling for civility to avoid divisive, racially charged arguments.

Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders are working together during National Reconciliation Week to help foster better understanding of Indigenous cultures.

New enterprise wants mob to explore strange new worlds

New enterprise wants mob to explore strange new worlds

New enterprise wants mob to explore strange new worlds

New enterprise wants mob to explore strange new worlds

Aboriginal businessman and managing director of Gunggandji Aerospace Daniel Joinbee wants more First Nations people to think about pursuing a career in space.

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Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

The Victorian Nationals have voted to oppose the national referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament, falling into line with the federal party.

Uluru statement comes into focus in Reconciliation Week

The theme for National Reconciliation Week - 'Be A Voice For Generations' - is a call to all Australians ahead of the referendum later this year.

Coota Girls to mark Sorry Day in Botanic Gardens

On May 26, 1997, the Bringing Them Home report about the Stolen Generations was tabled in parliament and each year Sorry Day commemorates the survivors.

Hearing Australia sends message for Reconciliation Week

Hearing Australia has collaborated with Aboriginal health organisations to make it easier for Indigenous people to access hearing help.

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Commission denies bias in Indigenous enrolment ads

The head of the Australian Electoral Commission has defended the way advertising encourages Indigenous people to enrol to vote.

Referendum working group returns to base camp at Uluru

Six years on from the First Nations National Constitutional Convention at Uluru, members of the referendum working group are gathering at base camp again.

PM makes plea to opponents to back Indigenous voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged coalition MPs to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying the body would provide meaningful action.

Indigenous voice an 'unknown risk': ex-PM Morrison

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken out against the Indigenous voice in federal parliament, calling it an unknown risk.

NT's Tiwi council lacks fraud compliance, audit finds

One of four Northern Territory land councils has been found to lack any compliance with fraud laws, an audit report has found.

Dutton accused of 'using race' to score votes on voice

The Greens have the federal opposition leader in the firing line as debate continues on the Indigenous voice in federal parliament.

Referendum rules may lead to one-sided voice pamphlet

The electoral commissioner says voters will not see the 'yes' and 'no' cases for an Indigenous voice if the writers do not submit their material on time.

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