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Self-defence floated at Indigenous teen's murder trial

Self-defence floated at Indigenous teen's murder trial

A lawyer for one of the people accused of murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury it could find that his client acted in self-defence when he hit the boy.

'Low act': rural artist admits defrauding dead friend

'Low act': rural artist admits defrauding dead friend

'Low act': rural artist admits defrauding dead friend

'Low act': rural artist admits defrauding dead friend

When police issued a public appeal for missing man Robert Randall, his long-time friend knew he was dead and used his bank card to get cash and go shopping.

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Aboriginal people are being used as a political football in an "outdated and tired match" and critics miss the point of Welcome to Country, an advocate says.

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'Stronger manslaughter case' at teen's murder trial

'Stronger manslaughter case' at teen's murder trial

A lawyer for one of the four people accused of murdering an Indigenous teenager says he won't argue against a manslaughter finding.

Findings loom on Indigenous teen fatally shot by police

Findings loom on Indigenous teen fatally shot by police

A coroner will hand down her findings into the death of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot dead by a police officer at a outback community.

Yamatji author weaves identity through writing debut

Yamatji author weaves identity through writing debut

After starting a creative writing course to fill some time, Mabel Gibson has now published her debut book Crybaby, an 'honest and true' reflection on her life.

Teen found 'lying covered in blood', murder trial told

Teen found 'lying covered in blood', murder trial told

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen says he found the boy covered in blood after a co-accused allegedly struck him, but denies stomping on him.

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Traditional owners hail land claim after 45-year wait

Traditional owners hail land claim after 45-year wait

Traditional owners hail land claim after 45-year wait

Traditional owners hail land claim after 45-year wait

Traditional owners are celebrating the return of more than 400,000 hectares of Country following four decades of negotiations and legal proceedings.

Dog licences, seizure powers mulled after fatal attack

Dog licences, seizure powers mulled after fatal attack

Dog licences, seizure powers mulled after fatal attack

Dog licences, seizure powers mulled after fatal attack

A man's fatal mauling by his pet bull terrier has prompted calls for dog licences and greater powers to seize dangerous or menacing animals.

Dose of cultural medicine to 'decolonise healthcare'

Dose of cultural medicine to 'decolonise healthcare'

Dose of cultural medicine to 'decolonise healthcare'

Dose of cultural medicine to 'decolonise healthcare'

Most Indigenous people would like to access cultural medicine, but many have difficulty doing so, with the practices largely left out of medical policy.

'Lucky he came, he saved you', teen murder trial told

'Lucky he came, he saved you', teen murder trial told

'Lucky he came, he saved you', teen murder trial told

'Lucky he came, he saved you', teen murder trial told

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he found his co-accused standing over the bloodied boy after earlier spotting him with a pole.

Backyard orchard bearing fruit for remote residents

Backyard orchard bearing fruit for remote residents

Backyard orchard bearing fruit for remote residents

Backyard orchard bearing fruit for remote residents

A backyard orchard is proving wrong the myth that remote regions are barren, sparking a mission to bring productive gardens to communities across Australia.

Indigenous teen's alleged killers were 'mucking around'

Indigenous teen's alleged killers were 'mucking around'

Indigenous teen's alleged killers were 'mucking around'

Indigenous teen's alleged killers were 'mucking around'

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he and his co-accused were mucking about, drinking and doing burnouts before the incident.

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Some of the Indigenous policies of the major parties being flagged during the election campaign are generating concern amongst communities.

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Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen's murder

A man on trial for murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey tried to frame an innocent man for the alleged killing, a jury has been told.

Oil-gas giant defends energy policy, share-price slide

Oil and gas producer Santos says it's well placed to weather volatility in commodity markets, as shareholders and traditional owners call the company to task.

Teen's accused killers threatened each other, jury told

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen with a metal pole has denied turning up with a shotgun at the home of a mate he is blaming for the killing.

Big Girls Don't Cry: Black joy celebrated in debut play

Inspired by the playwright's grandmother and aunties, Big Girls Don't Cry explores the power of joy amidst the political movements and racism of the 1960s.

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Accused murderer's drug-dealing defence questioned

A man on trial for murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey with a metal pole has faced fierce cross-examination after blaming his mate for the killing.

Four decades of torment after teen's train track death

The family of Mark Haines, who was found dead on a rail line 37 years ago, have few answers after a lengthy inquest re-examining his mysterious death.

'I seen him hit him': accused murderer blames mate

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen with a metal pole has given evidence to defend himself, telling the jury one of his co-accused struck the boy.

Blood discovered in car boot after teen's mystery death

Police did not seem interested in key evidence after a teenager's body was found on train tracks, forcing family to investigate, an inquest has been told.

Teen released then re-admitted to hospital before death

A murder trial has been told a teen allegedly attacked with a metal pole and suffering head injuries was re-admitted to hospital hours after he was released.

Incarceration crisis: youth laws to face UN scrutiny

Australia's juvenile justice system could come under international scrutiny as one state seeks to make its youth crime laws even tougher.

'Horrible' mistaken identity in train tracks death

Police initially wrongly identified the body of an Indigenous teenager, who was mysteriously found dead on rural train tracks 37 years ago, a coroner has heard.

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