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Moomba mania: parade fetes multicultural melting pot

Moomba mania: parade fetes multicultural melting pot

A melting pot of cultures and performances has marched through city streets in an annual celebration of a city's multicultural success.

'Reset button': Ramadan binds community amid tensions

'Reset button': Ramadan binds community amid tensions

'Reset button': Ramadan binds community amid tensions

'Reset button': Ramadan binds community amid tensions

Fasting from sunrise to sunset, about one million Muslims in Australia are marking the holy month of Ramadan amid wars and as multiculturalism is tested.

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

The Gudanji, Yanyuwa and Yanyuwa-Marra peoples have been awarded more than $54 million compensation against the NT government in their long-running case.

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How Boxing Day films fare against the streaming surge

How Boxing Day films fare against the streaming surge

As the popularity of streaming services booms, the traditional Australian pastime of the Boxing Day movie is still thriving amid a wider cinema-going decline.

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

A native title claim seeking to recognise Traditional Owners’ deep connection to the lands of a major city could move swiftly through the courts.

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Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

The Anangu people of the Red Centre have been thanked by Australia's leaders for sharing the big red rock Uluru with the world after it was handed back to them.

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

The symbolic return to the Anangu people of a globally recognised landmark four decades ago is being celebrated by Traditional Owners and Australia's leaders.

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

'Grave disrespect': treaty referendum call dismissed

Comparisons between a state treaty and the failed voice to federal parliament have been derided as a prominent 'no' campaigner calls for a referendum.

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

The Garma festival was born out of the disappointment of a broken promise; 25 years later, local Yolngu leaders are looking to the future for their people.

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

As the 25th Garma wraps up, international visitors have shared their reflections, culture and gratitude for being invited to Australia for the festival.

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Welcome to country is a powerful way to begin parliament, the prime minister says, as the opposition leader calls for commitment to Indigenous progress.

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

The iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack will close just before its 90th birthday as the greyhound industry grapples with how to stay relevant for a new generation.

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Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Stolen generations survivors are being honoured on National Sorry Day, which offers a chance for further healing despite the lingering impact of past policies.

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Religious leaders are sharing a message of hope at Easter as they recognise the impact of chaos and uncertainty across the world.

Indigenous lands to be put on the map in Australia

Aboriginal place names, protected lands and reserves will be shown on mapping, weather and other apps in Australia as the result of a four-year project.

Global food bazaar helps eat into discrimination

More than one million people are expected to visit one of Australia's most popular food markets, Lakemba Nights, celebrating Muslim faith and culture.

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Love rules as Aussies still splurge on Valentine's Day

Cost of living pressures aren't curbing enthusiasm when it comes to splurging on loved ones for Valentine's Day, with flowers and dinners a popular choice.

Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Indigenous people and their supporters have marched in streets across Australia to protest Australia Day, saying January 26 is a day of mourning.

Protests and parties across nation mark Australia Day

Quiet reflections kicked off Australia Day commemorations before many attended protests while others opted for the beach.

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

The New Year has been welcomed with a bang in Australia with millions gathering to watch spectacular firework displays across the nation.

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

Feat of clay: oldest pottery sheds light on trade route

A collaboration between traditional owners and researchers has uncovered the oldest pottery made in Australia on an island in the Great Barrier Reef.

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