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Sydney Harbour island will be symbol of reconciliation

Sydney Harbour island will be symbol of reconciliation

An agreement has been inked and $43 million committed to transfer an island in Sydney Harbour back to traditional owners.

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Iconic significant sites in and around the northern NSW tourist mecca of Byron Bay could be given Aboriginal names, following a community consultation process.

Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness

Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness

Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness

Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released Census data estimating more than one in five people experiencing homelessness identifies as Indigenous.

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Call for public monitoring to tackle police racism

Call for public monitoring to tackle police racism

A police monitoring system in Victoria will help stop racial profiling and hold officers accountable when they break the law, a legal group says.

'Egregious breach': Teen's sentence cut after isolation

'Egregious breach': Teen's sentence cut after isolation

An Aboriginal teen who spent more than two years on remand in a Queensland youth detention centre was in solitary confinement for much of that time.

PM brushes off voice poll as 'yes' campaign ramps up

PM brushes off voice poll as 'yes' campaign ramps up

Grants of up to $15,000 will be available for events backing the Indigenous voice referendum in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.

Blak Angels make investing in startups their business

Blak Angels make investing in startups their business

A joint initiative by the US State Department and the Minderoo Foundation aims to increase investment by First Nations entrepreneurs in Indigenous businesses.

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Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Despite polling showing a slip in support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, the prime minister remains optimistic that a referendum can succeed.

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous university students from across the country will come together at Monash University in Melbourne this week for five days of competitive sport.

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

Australia's inaugural First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed, who started in April, has a lot of issues on his agenda from human rights to climate change.

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

Anthony Albanese has batted away a poll showing a slip in the 'yes' vote for the voice while the opposition has trumpeted its "principled decision" to fight it.

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Torres Strait Islander elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai have joined a global campaign to have climate change addressed by the International Court of Justice.

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

More than 79,000 hectares of Boodjamulla National Park has been returned to the land’s traditional owners, the Waanyi people.

Digital art exhibition to celebrate Aboriginal culture

Digital art exhibition to celebrate Aboriginal culture

Digital art exhibition to celebrate Aboriginal culture

Digital art exhibition to celebrate Aboriginal culture

More than 500 artworks from Indigenous artists will be displayed at The Lume in Melbourne as part of a showcase celebrating the world's oldest culture.

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Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Heads of the NT land councils have travelled to Canberra to speak with politicians about the 2023 Barunga Declaration in support of an Indigenous voice.

Security upgrade at troubled WA youth detention centre

Prison officers from adult facilities will be sent to WA's troubled youth detention centre under a new plan to improve safety and care for staff and detainees.

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Changes to income management schemes have been described as bringing back the cashless debit card under a new name.

Voice to close the gap, not fuel culture wars: minister

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has faced questions about the scope of issues on which the voice would advise parliament and executive government.

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Ancient Indigenous cutting tools found off WA coast

Indigenous leaders are urging increased funding for cultural dives, with 9000-year-old Aboriginal cutting tools discovered off the coast of Western Australia.

Real-time reporting of Indigenous custody deaths begins

The federal government has launched a way of reporting on Indigenous deaths in custody in real time, in a bid to improve transparency.

A shimmer covers the wall of Souths' new home ground

A newly designed artwork celebrating the native sea life that calls Kamay Botany Bay home is covering the walls of the South Sydney Rabbitohs new home ground.

Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Discussions about an Indigenous voice to parliament are up to campaigners and regular Australians as politicians are urged to step back from the debate.

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

The Commonwealth is seeking leave from the High Court to appeal a Federal Court decision that potentially paved the way for compensation to the Gumatj clan.

Artists yearn for a yarn at NT Beanie Festival

The creativity of central Australian artists is on display at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival, providing a burst of colour, warmth and stunning wearable art.

Special court for Aboriginal kids to reduce prison rate

South Australia aims to reduce Indigenous incarceration by establishing a special court for Aboriginal children, rehabilitation spaces and justice programs.

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