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Billion-dollar suicide strategy failing, audit finds

Billion-dollar suicide strategy failing, audit finds

Almost $1 billion is being poured into suicide prevention but the government is failing to measure its impact or develop effective policies, an audit has found.

'Listen': Indigenous youth warned of deadly jail cycle

'Listen': Indigenous youth warned of deadly jail cycle

'Listen': Indigenous youth warned of deadly jail cycle

'Listen': Indigenous youth warned of deadly jail cycle

The brother of a First Nations inmate who died from capsicum spray being used to break up a prison fight has urged young people to avoid the same tragic fate.

Racism inquiry urged to produce 'results, not rhetoric'

Racism inquiry urged to produce 'results, not rhetoric'

Racism inquiry urged to produce 'results, not rhetoric'

Racism inquiry urged to produce 'results, not rhetoric'

A parliamentary inquiry to address racism must drive action, not diagnose the already well-known problems facing First Nations people, advocates say.

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Administrator defends posts as 'pastoral world' talk

Administrator defends posts as 'pastoral world' talk

A federal minister has raised concerns a territory assembly has been barred from debating the controversial appointment of a new administrator.

First Nations' Mardi Gras float issues climate call

First Nations' Mardi Gras float issues climate call

Among 170 floats and 10,000 marchers, First Nations collective Yamurrah has given a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into the Mardi Gras parade.

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

The cost of 30 essential grocery items will be cut drastically in 15 remote communities after the federal government expanded an outback store subsidy scheme.

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

A 58,000-hectare Australian expanse containing some of the world's oldest evidence of animal life could be included on the prestigious World Heritage list.

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Fiery protest as controversial administrator sworn in

Fiery protest as controversial administrator sworn in

Fiery protest as controversial administrator sworn in

Fiery protest as controversial administrator sworn in

Protesters have gathered to blast the controversial appointment of a territory's administrator in angry scenes, with a man arrested.

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.

Administrator backlash prompts apology, advice

Administrator backlash prompts apology, advice

Administrator backlash prompts apology, advice

Administrator backlash prompts apology, advice

A territory administrator has apologised for controversial social media posts ahead of his swearing-in ceremony following a backlash over his appointment.

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

A poet's latest work has been lauded for its emotional intelligence, while Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has won an award by popular vote.

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

The family of a woman who died in police custody in an outback watch house has launched a lawsuit alleging police breached their duty of care.

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

The family of an Aboriginal man killed in a hit-run has rubbished the updated punishment for their brother's killer after he called the victim an oxygen thief.

Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked

The identity of a man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism has been made public.

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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

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

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.

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.

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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

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.

Neo-Nazi claims he was provoked before alleged attack

White nationalist Thomas Sewell and 13 other men have faced court over an alleged attack on an Indigenous protest site.

'By us, for us': plan to stamp out Indigenous violence

A 10-year plan has been unveiled to address disproportionate rates of domestic violence against Indigenous women and children.

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.

'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

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

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