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Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

As the 25th Garma wraps up, international visitors have shared their reflections, culture and gratitude for being invited to Australia for the festival.

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Sam Backo has been remembered a Queensland State of Origin great and selfless man off the field, after dying at age 64.

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Human rights advocates have pointed to the importance of truth-telling despite political leaders opting for "practical measures" in Indigenous affairs.

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'Third world conditions' in packed Top End watch houses

'Third world conditions' in packed Top End watch houses

Overcrowding in Northern Territory prisons and watch houses has led to "third world conditions" and a denial of human rights, legal advocates say.

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister.

Spotlight on youth as sun sets on Garma Festival start

Spotlight on youth as sun sets on Garma Festival start

As the sun sets on the first day of a major annual cultural festival, it is the youngest attendees who have stolen the show and been the focus of conversation.

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

The latest Closing the Gap report on Indigenous disadvantage has found just four of 19 targets have improved, leading some to question the point of the goals.

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'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

Stagnant NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture for Australian students, sparking calls for greater investment to help those falling behind.

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

A territory government's response to coronial recommendations to combat domestic violence is "underwhelming", community service groups say.

'Dangerous' youth detention spit hood plan under fire

'Dangerous' youth detention spit hood plan under fire

'Dangerous' youth detention spit hood plan under fire

'Dangerous' youth detention spit hood plan under fire

The reintroduction of spit hoods in youth detention centres has been defended by a territory government, almost 10 years after they were banned.

Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts

Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts

Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts

Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts

Banks must ask themselves some 'difficult questions' following a review by ASIC, which has resulted in refunds totalling millions for low-income customers.

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Fed-up Aboriginal land councils are demanding a territory government drop its "racist" policies and engage with them on crime and economic development.

Aboriginal women's service tackling financial abuse

Aboriginal women's service tackling financial abuse

Aboriginal women's service tackling financial abuse

Aboriginal women's service tackling financial abuse

A grant of up to $200,000 will help an Aboriginal women's service tackle financial abuse in their community and build independence for survivors.

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.

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One Nation turns its back on Acknowledgement of Country

A decision by senators belonging to a right-wing minor party to turn their backs during an Acknowledgement of Country has been branded "disrespectful".

Traditions dragged to the fore as parliament comes back

Before MPs can debate any laws in the new parliament, traditions dating back hundreds of years first have to be followed.

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Welcome to country is a powerful way to begin parliament, the prime minister says, as the opposition leader calls for commitment to Indigenous progress.

Man hunt underway after woman speared in the head

Police are hunting for a man after a woman was speared in the head and airlifted to hospital from a remote territory community.

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Stories in the stars shared at science festival

Stories of the night sky, the enduring food practices of Aboriginal people and chats about death are all on the line-up of a science festival.

Decades-long fight leads to historic rights recognition

Following a historic native title decision in the Federal Court, traditional owners have the right to control access to their Country.

First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study

A study of more than 700 people living with a unique strain of hepatitis B, predominantly affecting Indigenous people, has found severe risks to liver health.

Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

The Federal Court is due to hand down a decision in the Australian Climate Case, brought by Torres Strait Islander Elders who fear for the future of their home.

Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

World Heritage listing for a massive collection of remote Indigenous rock engravings has been celebrated but industry pollution questions remain unresolved.

Fears heritage-listed rock art at risk from gas project

A vast collection of rock art has been recognised as a World Heritage site but advocates warn the engravings are under threat from industrial expansion.

Evidence acidic pollution is damaging ancient rock art

Industrial emissions are likely to have degraded the world's largest and most diverse collection of Aboriginal rock art engravings, researchers warn.

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