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'Offensive' statues of colonial figures to be reviewed

'Offensive' statues of colonial figures to be reviewed

Colonial statues throughout the City of Sydney will be reviewed to offer a First Nations perspective on the history of the figures depicted.

New legal partnership aimed at reducing child removals

New legal partnership aimed at reducing child removals

New legal partnership aimed at reducing child removals

New legal partnership aimed at reducing child removals

It's hoped a partnership between the Aboriginal Legal Service, Legal Aid and the NSW government will reduce the number of children in out-of-home care.

Warning over Indigenous custody deaths after voice fail

Warning over Indigenous custody deaths after voice fail

Warning over Indigenous custody deaths after voice fail

Warning over Indigenous custody deaths after voice fail

An Indigenous senator says the government shouldn't treat Aboriginal deaths in custody as a "side dish", urging them to fulfil royal commission recommendations.

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Aboriginal remains unearthed by builders to be reburied

Aboriginal remains unearthed by builders to be reburied

A native title body will rebury ancestral remains found at an Adelaide construction site despite community members condemning "destruction" of their culture.

Many women left behind by pay gap efforts

Many women left behind by pay gap efforts

Age, cultural identity and disability are among factors that contribute to the gender pay gap, according to a new report into Victoria's public sector.

Tiwi elders ask Plibersek to protect cultural heritage

Tiwi elders ask Plibersek to protect cultural heritage

Tiwi Islanders have opened a new front in their fight against Santos' Barossa gas project, which they believe will damage their underwater cultural heritage.

Police urged to rethink approach to Indigenous programs

Police urged to rethink approach to Indigenous programs

The police watchdog has urged the NSW force to review and better monitor its policies to improve relationships with Indigenous people.

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Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

The death of an Indigenous teenager who self-harmed while in custody has reignited calls for improvement and change in the justice system.

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

An Indigenous body is questioning how viable reconciliation is in Australia after racism "ran wild" through the voice to parliament referendum campaign.

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

The nation's sex discrimination commissioner has expressed concerns state-based coercive control legislation could be abused.

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Aboriginal leaders say the voice referendum defeat represents an attempt to silence Indigenous people, but they will continue to fight for their rights.

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

An exhibition focused on the Stolen Generations will shine a light on the former NSW Aborigines Welfare Board's Dawn Magazine and the truth behind the pictures

Treaty backflip 'kick in guts' for Indigenous leader

Treaty backflip 'kick in guts' for Indigenous leader

Treaty backflip 'kick in guts' for Indigenous leader

Treaty backflip 'kick in guts' for Indigenous leader

A Queensland Indigenous leader says the state opposition's treaty backflip just days after the failed voice referendum felt like a "kick in the guts".

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

The death of an Indigenous teenager in a prison cell has been described as preventable, as pressure mounts to close the controversial high-security facility.

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Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

While Australians rejected a proposal for an Indigenous voice, the prime minister says voters still want the lives of First Nations people to improve.

Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote

Queensland Labor has called a snap caucus meeting over the path to treaty in the state after the state opposition backed away from offering bipartisan support.

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

The federal opposition has sought to pressure the government to hold a royal commission into sexual abuse in Indigenous communities following the voice defeat.

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners from three First Nations have been fighting gas giant Santos for years and now they're asking super funds to act on their objections.

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Government won't rush next steps after voice

The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result.

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

When Shane Howard wrote the opening lyrics to Solid Rock he had no idea how true they would prove: Out here nothin' much changes, not in a hurry anyway.

Central schooling scrutiny to see if boarding passes

The National Indigenous Australians Agency will conduct an assessment of boarding school capacity and options in central Australia for First Nations students.

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Australian corporate governance has become too bureaucratic, Telstra chairman John Mullen has told shareholders in his final address before retiring.

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Peter Dutton has walked back a bid to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, saying people are 'over the referendum process for some time'.

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