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Electorate honour set for Indigenous resistance 'hero'

Electorate honour set for Indigenous resistance 'hero'

Tasmania's status as the only state without an Indigenous-named electorate is set to end after the electoral commission ticked off on re-badging Franklin.

'Unflattering history' embraced in return of remains

'Unflattering history' embraced in return of remains

'Unflattering history' embraced in return of remains

'Unflattering history' embraced in return of remains

The Australian Museum has formally returned the remains of several Rapa Nui ancestors to Easter Island after purchasing them more than 140 years ago.

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

One million Aussies have cancer, under-40s rates rise

The most detailed analysis of how cancer affects Australians shows mortality rates are improving for some patients, including First Nations people.

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'Losing battle': racism surge since voice vote defeat

'Losing battle': racism surge since voice vote defeat

Australia has gone backwards in its treatment of Indigenous people as online racist abuse surges since the voice referendum, an inquiry has been told.

Darkroom find shines light on remote-learning pioneers

Darkroom find shines light on remote-learning pioneers

An exhibition shows how bilingual teaching inspired a new generation of Indigenous storytelling, and a collaboration between two of Australia's greatest bands.

Two-thirds of workers exposed to racism on the job

Two-thirds of workers exposed to racism on the job

Racism is common in Australian workplaces, with First Nations employees disproportionately targeted, according to new research.

'Failing us': commissioner quits over child safety laws

'Failing us': commissioner quits over child safety laws

A children's commissioner has resigned in protest over a territory's controversial child protection reforms.

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Ex-staffer lands cabinet post, Indigenous MP overlooked

Ex-staffer lands cabinet post, Indigenous MP overlooked

Ex-staffer lands cabinet post, Indigenous MP overlooked

Ex-staffer lands cabinet post, Indigenous MP overlooked

An ex-chief of staff to two premiers has been promoted to a mystery cabinet position as a state Labor caucus ignores calls for an Indigenous MP to get the job.

Claims of racism at referendum ballot box spark reforms

Claims of racism at referendum ballot box spark reforms

Claims of racism at referendum ballot box spark reforms

Claims of racism at referendum ballot box spark reforms

An Aboriginal man is celebrating as his racial discrimination lawsuit against the Australian Electoral Commission is set to usher in nationwide change.

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

A state government has hit back over suggestions it should examine whether its director of public prosecutions should be removed from office over a media leak.

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

The 2026 NAIDOC finalists have been announced, recognising First Nations elders, organisers, artists and communities.

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Short-term funding for Aboriginal homelands is failing to deliver housing and infrastructure needs in communities stricken by poverty, MPs have been warned.

Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

Funding boost to protect kids from city's toxic legacy

A record multimillion dollar boost has been announced to tackle an outback city's lead crisis by doubling home cleanups, education and testing.

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Indigenous-run business quotas target 'black cladding'

Strict new measures aim to stop companies pretending to be Indigenous to benefit from procurement programs targeting First Nations businesses.

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Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Better transport, shorter wait times and cultural safety are all factors in improving immunisation rates for First Nations children, a study has found.

Digital boost for Indigenous-language books in outback

A global online reading platform has been engaged to get more books written in First Nations languages to remote Indigenous communities.

'Bad behaviour': racists louder since voice referendum

The booing and heckling of Welcome to Country speakers has been cited as an example of racists becoming "louder in public" since the voice referendum result.

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

A reward of up to $1 million has been offered for any clues that help police solve a state's first unsolved murder mystery in a decade.

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Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

A territory opposition leader says she is addressing issues raised over alleged bullying and culturally unsafe practices in her office.

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Crisis interventions for young people seeking counselling have more than tripled in recent years with kids still worried about the stigma of seeking help.

Traditional lands returned 256 years after Cook arrival

Traditional Owners have regained control of key national park and conservation land under a landmark hand back and joint management agreement.

'Rivers of grog': territory's booze bans extended

A crime-troubled territory has extended grog bans in Aboriginal communities and town camps beyond 2027 in a bid to curb alcohol-related violence.

Weather blamed for drop in school attendance rates

When asked to provide evidence that a tough-on-truancy campaign is working, a territory minister has blamed the weather for a drop in school attendance rates.

Teal MP first to launch reconciliation action plan

Teal Independent Zali Steggall hopes other MPs will follow her example and adopt a reconciliation action plan to listen to First Nations' voices.

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.

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