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Students, staff live in fear as racism rampant at unis

Students, staff live in fear as racism rampant at unis

Universities are being criticised for failing to tackle rampant racism, with a landmark report revealing how pervasive discrimination is on campus.

Mass arrests in bid to stop brawls in outback township

Mass arrests in bid to stop brawls in outback township

Mass arrests in bid to stop brawls in outback township

Mass arrests in bid to stop brawls in outback township

Police have made multiple arrests and locked up alleged offenders in a troubled outback township in a bid to stop clan feuding and mass brawls.

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

There remains a long way to go for Indigenous reconciliation as racism continues to fester, almost two decades on from the apology to the Stolen Generations.

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PM 'not contemplating failure' on closing the gap

PM 'not contemplating failure' on closing the gap

While just four of 19 targets were on track to being met, the prime minister says talk of failure must be guarded against in addressing Indigenous disparity.

Grim data highlights Indigenous imprisonment disparity

Grim data highlights Indigenous imprisonment disparity

One in three prisoners in Australia's most populous state are First Nations people as fresh figures paint a "shocking" image of the justice system.

Native title holders take water dispute to High Court

Native title holders take water dispute to High Court

A huge water allocation to allow a horticulture company to grow fruit and vegetables in the desert is being challenged in the High Court by Traditional Owners.

Indigenous artist's exhibition a full-circle moment

Indigenous artist's exhibition a full-circle moment

An exhibition spanning Palawa artist Jemima Wyman's 30-year career will finally open at a leading gallery that has been plagued by flood and funding troubles.

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'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing.

Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint

Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint

Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint

Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint

A study of deaths in custody has highlighted a disturbing disparity involving the use of a potentially lethal restraint on Indigenous Australians.

Evacuees wait to hear if their homes escaped the flood

Evacuees wait to hear if their homes escaped the flood

Evacuees wait to hear if their homes escaped the flood

Evacuees wait to hear if their homes escaped the flood

Residents bussed in from a flood-hit town are at an evacuation centre in a showground pavilion waiting to learn if their houses escaped inundation.

Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material

Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material

Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material

Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material

A man accused of trying to bomb an Invasion Day rally was motivated by racial hatred, police allege, as they defend belatedly declaring it a terrorist act.

Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Laws have been introduced to establish an independent Indigenous children's advocate to help address systemic issues.

Relocations urged to stop clan fighting in outback town

Relocations urged to stop clan fighting in outback town

Relocations urged to stop clan fighting in outback town

Relocations urged to stop clan fighting in outback town

A plan has been put forward to relocate clans to their tribal homelands to curb feuding and violent unrest in a troubled outback town.

'Don't give up', MLK Jr's son tells Aussie Indigenous

'Don't give up', MLK Jr's son tells Aussie Indigenous

'Don't give up', MLK Jr's son tells Aussie Indigenous

'Don't give up', MLK Jr's son tells Aussie Indigenous

Progress will always be plagued by setbacks but the son of Martin Luther King Jr has urged young Indigenous people and advocates to keep up the fight.

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Invasion Day bomb plot 'an attack on all Australians'

The targeting of an Invasion Day rally with an explosive device has been widely condemned in parliament as an act of hatred.

'Worried for our kids': alleged rally bomb sparks fear

Authorities are treating an Invasion Day attack as a potential terrorist act but an expert says it should also be considered a racial hate crime.

'Threats' before explosive device discovered at rally

Organisers of an Invasion Day rally say they received “several serious threats” before a man allegedly hurled an explosive device into a crowd.

Decades-long wait for land claim decisions called out

More than 40,000 land claims remain unresolved in NSW, but the Aboriginal Land Council will not let them go unnoticed.

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Indigenous matriarch driven by passion for community

A lifelong commitment to community and family has driven the work of this powerhouse for Indigenous rights, who considers her life one that's been well lived.

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

There are mixed emotions for many about Australia's national day. For some it means celebration, for others mourning and marking the beginning of colonisation.

Call to dump administrator over social media posts

Past social media posts continue to haunt a territory's new administrator, with a peak Aboriginal body calling for him to be dismissed over his views on race.

Rock art sheds light on migration of early Australians

An international team of archaeologists and researchers has found the oldest-known rock art in the world, dating back at least 67,800 years.

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Alice Springs will go ahead with Australia Day formalities without the mayor, who says the January 26 celebration harms parts of her community.

Green light for Invasion Day march despite protest ban

Controversial protest restrictions after the Bondi terror attack will continue for at least a fortnight but Invasion Day rallies will be allowed to go ahead.

Hearing checks urged before children return to school

Hearing problems can affect a child's ability to listen, learn and build important skills at school, and Indigenous children are at higher risk of ear issues.

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