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Custodian 'sick of waiting' on heritage decision

Custodian 'sick of waiting' on heritage decision

A Traditional Owner who launched a legal bid to safeguard rock art on her Country says there'll be nothing left to protect if action is not taken swiftly.

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

A rural meat worker was treated for a simple case of pneumonia and was not scanned for a blood clot on the lungs before he died, an inquest has been told.

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

From one of Australia's most remote regions, members of rock band Sweet Honey say its special to play to local crowds and give back to their community.

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A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.

Portrait of hidden faces declared a hands-down winner

Portrait of hidden faces declared a hands-down winner

The First Nations girls in an award-winning photo hid their faces as a statement of resistance, with the shot taking out a prestigious national portrait prize.

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More children are being held without conviction following bail law changes as a premier defends being tough to get kids "back on track".

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Renewable energy projects must be developed alongside Indigenous people, and community-led initiatives need more investment, a symposium has been told.

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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.

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Emerging Indigenous artist Gaypalani Wanambi has turned rusting road signs into an award-winning artwork inspired by an ancestral story.

Changes urged after family misses farewelling dying son

Changes urged after family misses farewelling dying son

Changes urged after family misses farewelling dying son

Changes urged after family misses farewelling dying son

A father has described his "endless pain" after communication gaps with prison staff led to his 28-year-old son dying without family by his side.

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

The Deadly Heart Trek is visiting remote communities, to educate, and treat rheumatic heart disease, which disproportionately affects Indigenous people.

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Australia's first National Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People has been appointed, tasked with elevating the voices of Indigenous kids.

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.

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Sam Backo has been remembered a Queensland State of Origin great and selfless man off the field, after dying at age 64.

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Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Human rights advocates have pointed to the importance of truth-telling despite political leaders opting for "practical measures" in Indigenous affairs.

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister.

Spotlight on youth as sun sets on Garma Festival start

As the sun sets on the first day of a major annual cultural festival, it is the youngest attendees who have stolen the show and been the focus of conversation.

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

The latest Closing the Gap report on Indigenous disadvantage has found just four of 19 targets have improved, leading some to question the point of the goals.

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'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

Stagnant NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture for Australian students, sparking calls for greater investment to help those falling behind.

AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.

Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts

Banks must ask themselves some 'difficult questions' following a review by ASIC, which has resulted in refunds totalling millions for low-income customers.

'Doesn't bring her back': death in custody preventable

Countless opportunities were missed to prevent the death in custody of an Aboriginal woman who had pleaded to be reunited with her children, a coroner says.

Culture takes centre stage in this 'incredible' musical

The retelling of a classic tale is bringing the cultural heritage of its 12-strong cast to centre stage in a celebration of love, storytelling and music.

Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Fed-up Aboriginal land councils are demanding a territory government drop its "racist" policies and engage with them on crime and economic development.

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