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Barunga Voice Declaration calls on people to vote 'yes'

Barunga Voice Declaration calls on people to vote 'yes'

Hundreds of Aboriginal people have signed the Barunga Voice Declaration calling on Australians to vote 'yes' in the referendum on a First Nations voice.

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

The NT Northern and Central Land Councils are calling on all Australians to support the voice in the upcoming referendum on the eve of the Barunga Festival.

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Queensland Health could not demonstrate how culturally appropriate care for Indigenous people had improved over the last 13 years.

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Island 'home' again known by its rightful name, K'gari

Island 'home' again known by its rightful name, K'gari

Almost two centuries after its rightful name, K'gari, was overwritten by colonial authorities, Fraser Island is returning to its Indigenous title.

Indigenous drug offenders in court four times as much

Indigenous drug offenders in court four times as much

A study has found small-scale drug offences committed by Indigenous offenders go before the justice system four times more than with non-Indigenous offenders.

Indigenous communities put their hands up for justice

Indigenous communities put their hands up for justice

The federal government is moving forward on its commitment to fund justice reinvestment to help reduce the number of Indigenous people in jail.

Voice campaigners confident despite new polling

Voice campaigners confident despite new polling

The latest Newspoll shows less than half of those surveyed back the proposal for the Indigenous voice.

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Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been accused of going back on his word not to present the Indigenous voice referendum as an argument about race.

From Goodes to Grant, racist 'gaslighting' decried

From Goodes to Grant, racist 'gaslighting' decried

From Goodes to Grant, racist 'gaslighting' decried

From Goodes to Grant, racist 'gaslighting' decried

With the referendum on a First Nations voice due to be held later in the year, being online is becoming less safe for Indigenous people.

Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival

Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival

Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival

Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival

The Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival has come to a close on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait following days of celebrations.

Glitter is the new black in 'salacious' Indigenous show

Glitter is the new black in 'salacious' Indigenous show

Glitter is the new black in 'salacious' Indigenous show

Glitter is the new black in 'salacious' Indigenous show

The famed spiegeltent is returning to Wollongong and the star of First Nations cabaret Caboriginal is raring to go.

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

National Reconciliation Week ends on the anniversary of the High Court's Mabo decision, honouring land rights activist Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo's legacy.

Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom

Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom

Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom

Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom

An Indigenous education initiative is allowing pupils to practice equality while learning about bush gardens and traditional seasons in an outdoor environment.

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

No Batman or Superman in land of Indigenous superheroes

Two comic book creators have launched a series of Indigenous graphic novels that showcase stories from more than 65,000 years ago.

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Indigenous legal centre will improve access to justice

Legal Aid WA has launched an Aboriginal-staffed legal information call centre to bolster Indigenous people’s awareness and access to Legal Aid services.

Young Australians could make voice referendum a success

The Indigenous voice to parliament referendum will be a success if Australia's young people vote 'yes', Trade Minister Don Farrell says.

Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.

Racism linked to Indigenous women’s homicides

Systemic racism within Australia’s justice system has been linked to the deaths of 151 Indigenous women in a recent study of intimate partner homicides.

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PM and health advocates call for calm on voice debate

As debate over the Indigenous voice continues in federal parliament, Anthony Albanese says scare campaigns need to be called out.

Zoo's new mural is much more than just a pretty picture

First Nations artist Nathan Peckham has teamed up with students with disabilities to create a mural at Taronga about caring for country.

Study spotlights vaccine benefit for Indigenous people

Vaccination against COVID-19 provides an 'excellent' immune response in Indigenous Australians at higher risk of respiratory infections, a study has found.

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

The debate over the Indigenous voice is becoming heated and campaigners on both sides are calling for civility to avoid divisive, racially charged arguments.

Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders are working together during National Reconciliation Week to help foster better understanding of Indigenous cultures.

New enterprise wants mob to explore strange new worlds

Aboriginal businessman and managing director of Gunggandji Aerospace Daniel Joinbee wants more First Nations people to think about pursuing a career in space.

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

The Victorian Nationals have voted to oppose the national referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament, falling into line with the federal party.

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