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Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people

Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people

Indigenous people are facing a retirement disadvantage, with 65 per cent dying before reaching the age to access age pensions or superannuation.

Literacy is freedom: celebrating the power of stories

Literacy is freedom: celebrating the power of stories

Literacy is freedom: celebrating the power of stories

Literacy is freedom: celebrating the power of stories

An Indigenous-led digital resource has been launched for International Literacy Day, celebrating First Nations culture and the process of storytelling.

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

A desire to revitalise languages from a remote community is bringing Country to one of Australia's most iconic arts venues.

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Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.

Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

A fire has kept burning on a coal mining lease for four years, with cultural custodians celebrating the anniversary with talks, music and ceremony.

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

From one of Australia's most remote regions, members of rock band Sweet Honey say its special to play to local crowds and give back to their community.

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.

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Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Renewable energy projects must be developed alongside Indigenous people, and community-led initiatives need more investment, a symposium has been told.

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

The Garma festival was born out of the disappointment of a broken promise; 25 years later, local Yolngu leaders are looking to the future for their people.

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

Elder's NRL return after Welcome to Country heartbreak

A Senior Wurundjeri Elder will attend the NRL's Indigenous Round, despite tensions with the club’s board, after her Anzac Day Welcome to Country was cancelled.

Balance key as government reviews anti-Semitism report

Balance key as government reviews anti-Semitism report

Balance key as government reviews anti-Semitism report

Balance key as government reviews anti-Semitism report

Australia must find a balance between protecting people against racial vilification and shielding institutions, the race discrimination commissioner says.

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

The Deadly Heart Trek is visiting remote communities, to educate, and treat rheumatic heart disease, which disproportionately affects Indigenous people.

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Australia's first National Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People has been appointed, tasked with elevating the voices of Indigenous kids.

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

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.

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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

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

'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

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

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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

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.

'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

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

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 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

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

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