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'Armageddon': the cultural cost of disturbing Gunlom

'Armageddon': the cultural cost of disturbing Gunlom

A precedent in sacred site law could have other jurisdictions looking to the NT after the Jawoyn people won the long-running Gunlom Falls court battle.

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

A program re-engaging girls in school through storytelling and a 'Linkedin' for the Indigenous community have received boosts from a dedicated women's fund.

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

Debate over pregnancy termination is raging in Queensland but an opposition senator says the federal coalition won't restrict access to abortion.

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Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

A federal truth commission could restore and reset'Australia's history, but must be led by Indigenous people, an inquiry has been told.

PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel

PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood by his call for a ceasefire in Lebanon after a senior US official expressed support for a limited Israeli incursion.

Language lessons serve to foster reconciliation

Language lessons serve to foster reconciliation

A language revitalisation project in Queensland has resulted in bilingual resources for local schools, videos of elders' stories and a podcast series.

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

The Bábbarra Women's Centre returns to India to present their new exhibition, Karri-Djarrk-durrkmirri (we work together), in a cross-cultural-exchange program.

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Song marks moment in history as truth-telling begins

Song marks moment in history as truth-telling begins

Song marks moment in history as truth-telling begins

Song marks moment in history as truth-telling begins

As Queensland's Truth and Healing inquiry is about to begin, acclaimed musician Uncle Joe Geia has marked historical moments with a musical oration.

Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance has been handed back to the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Australians are being asked to remember the human impact of war as those fleeing Gaza are caught in the middle of a public debate over visa security checks.

World record marks three years of Indigenous ceremony

World record marks three years of Indigenous ceremony

World record marks three years of Indigenous ceremony

World record marks three years of Indigenous ceremony

A flash mob of didgeridoo and clapstick players has broken a world record in Brisbane, to mark three years of occupation at a central Queensland mining lease.

Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

The importance of education in two worlds - western and Indigenous knowledge - is key to the future of the next generation of leaders, Yolngu Elders say.

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country are at the heart of the Garma Festival as music, art, and bunggul (dance) remain highlights of the event.

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Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says

The government is being accused of abandoning its commitment to truth-telling and treaty as the prime minister says it is "talking through" a Makarrata process.

'Fire, strength, renewal' comes to life through art

For Molly Hunt, her mural representing the Garma themes of fire, strength and renewal at the bunggul (dance) grounds is a way to connect with others.

PM walks 'new path' in tackling Indigenous disadvantage

Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.

Hope for 'better future' as PM lands at Garma Festival

Australia's largest Indigenous cultural festival has officially opened with bunggul (dance) as the prime minister joined attendees in Arnhem Land.

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Cave uncovers 12,000-year-old 'time capsule' to Ice Age

Evidence of Indigenous rituals dating back 500 generations has been unearthed in a limestone cave.

Commonwealth liable for sacred site damage: High Court

A long-running legal dispute over damage to an Indigenous sacred site in Kakadu National Park has been brought to a close, ruling the Commonwealth is liable.

Ministers mark Germany's return of Indigenous artefacts

Australian and German ministers have witnessed the return of cultural items to the Kaurna people that were sent to Germany in 1840.

Terror label leaves multicultural communities 'on edge'

Police and intelligence agencies should consult with multicultural communities before labelling an incident an act of terror, a federal MP says.

First items taken by Cook returned to Aboriginal owners

Four spears have been returned to traditional owners more than 250 years after British soldiers stole them at James Cook's first contact with Aboriginal people.

Poet takes on racism and the legacy of Captain Cook

New Zealand poet Tusiata Avia takes on racism in her latest work, as her acclaimed stage show Wild Dogs Under My Skirt comes to Australia.

New guides give business direction on cultural heritage

The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance has launched the Dhawura Ngilan - Remembering Country - guides to help businesses with cultural heritage.

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