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Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

A state government has hit back over suggestions it should examine whether its director of public prosecutions should be removed from office over a media leak.

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

The 2026 NAIDOC finalists have been announced, recognising First Nations elders, organisers, artists and communities.

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Short-term funding for Aboriginal homelands is failing to deliver housing and infrastructure needs in communities stricken by poverty, MPs have been warned.

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Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

A record multimillion dollar boost has been announced to tackle an outback city's lead crisis by doubling home cleanups, education and testing.

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Strict new measures aim to stop companies pretending to be Indigenous to benefit from procurement programs targeting First Nations businesses.

Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Better transport, shorter wait times and cultural safety are all factors in improving immunisation rates for First Nations children, a study has found.

Digital boost for Indigenous-language books in outback

Digital boost for Indigenous-language books in outback

A global online reading platform has been engaged to get more books written in First Nations languages to remote Indigenous communities.

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'Bad behaviour': racists louder since voice referendum

'Bad behaviour': racists louder since voice referendum

'Bad behaviour': racists louder since voice referendum

'Bad behaviour': racists louder since voice referendum

The booing and heckling of Welcome to Country speakers has been cited as an example of racists becoming "louder in public" since the voice referendum result.

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

A reward of up to $1 million has been offered for any clues that help police solve a state's first unsolved murder mystery in a decade.

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

A territory opposition leader says she is addressing issues raised over alleged bullying and culturally unsafe practices in her office.

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Crisis interventions for young people seeking counselling have more than tripled in recent years with kids still worried about the stigma of seeking help.

Traditional lands returned 256 years after Cook arrival

Traditional lands returned 256 years after Cook arrival

Traditional lands returned 256 years after Cook arrival

Traditional lands returned 256 years after Cook arrival

Traditional Owners have regained control of key national park and conservation land under a landmark hand back and joint management agreement.

'Rivers of grog': territory's booze bans extended

'Rivers of grog': territory's booze bans extended

'Rivers of grog': territory's booze bans extended

'Rivers of grog': territory's booze bans extended

A crime-troubled territory has extended grog bans in Aboriginal communities and town camps beyond 2027 in a bid to curb alcohol-related violence.

Weather blamed for drop in school attendance rates

Weather blamed for drop in school attendance rates

Weather blamed for drop in school attendance rates

Weather blamed for drop in school attendance rates

When asked to provide evidence that a tough-on-truancy campaign is working, a territory minister has blamed the weather for a drop in school attendance rates.

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Teal MP first to launch reconciliation action plan

Teal Independent Zali Steggall hopes other MPs will follow her example and adopt a reconciliation action plan to listen to First Nations' voices.

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.

Indigenous leader's lifelong drive for justice honoured

"Formidable advocate" and longtime Aboriginal rights campaigner Pat Turner has been recognised for her push to deliver Indigenous-led solutions in communities.

Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

An extension of community liquor bans in a territory is being sought ahead of a looming deadline amid fears a lapse will have devastating consequences.

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Indigenous activist continues royal fight over genocide

An Aboriginal elder, supported by hundreds of activists, has continued his fight to prosecute King Charles for genocide in court.

‘We are not quitters’: Indigenous judge makes history

The first Indigenous Australian judge in a court's 174-year history has been sworn-in at an event attended by legal luminaries and community leaders.

Legal landmark celebrated with free Mabo Day concert

Mabo Day will be celebrated with a free concert to mark the watershed legal decision paving the way for native land title claims across Australia.

Protesters shift Olympic park fight beyond fences

Campaigners say their fight to protect Brisbane’s Victoria Park is moving from the parklands to the courts and Canberra as work starts on the 2032 stadium.

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena

A government and demonstrators remain at loggerheads over a central park that's earmarked to serve as the main Olympics stadium.

'Beautiful experience': Elders, kids share special joy

Aboriginal Elders and young children are forging special connections at a unique playgroup celebrating its first year of spreading intergenerational joy.

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