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How listening to Country can lead to better design

How listening to Country can lead to better design

Designed to represent the bends of the Baaka (Darling) River, it is hoped this cultural centre will help inspire the next generation of architects.

Premier vows: we won't leave house till bail laws pass

Premier vows: we won't leave house till bail laws pass

Premier vows: we won't leave house till bail laws pass

Premier vows: we won't leave house till bail laws pass

Parliament will sit late into the week in Australia's second most populous state to pass controversial new bail laws opposition MPs say they won't oppose.

'The King is King of Australia': Backlash over $5 note

'The King is King of Australia': Backlash over $5 note

'The King is King of Australia': Backlash over $5 note

'The King is King of Australia': Backlash over $5 note

Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.

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An Indigenous-owned distillery born over a few drinks

An Indigenous-owned distillery born over a few drinks

A First Nations-owned business is one of Australia's most celebrated producers of organic spirits, after a "rollercoaster" journey on the road to success.

'So much strength': women call for end to violence

'So much strength': women call for end to violence

Indigenous women have gathered at the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to call for an end to violence and inequality.

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

A union has declared an Australian-first machete ban doesn't go far enough as a former Labor campaigner questions the political upshot of the crime crackdown.

Worsening Closing the Gap outcomes 'failing' kids

Worsening Closing the Gap outcomes 'failing' kids

With Closing the Gap targets focusing on incarceration, and child protection worsening, advocates say Australia is failing Aboriginal kids.

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'He said sorry ... please stop': teen's accused killer

'He said sorry ... please stop': teen's accused killer

'He said sorry ... please stop': teen's accused killer

'He said sorry ... please stop': teen's accused killer

A man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey told police the boy cried as he pleaded for him to stop punching him.

Native title ruling paves way for compensation

Native title ruling paves way for compensation

Native title ruling paves way for compensation

Native title ruling paves way for compensation

The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.

Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole

A man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey told his girlfriend's mother he struck a boy with a pole, a court has heard.

Heads in jars used to examine cultural theft, legacy

Heads in jars used to examine cultural theft, legacy

Heads in jars used to examine cultural theft, legacy

Heads in jars used to examine cultural theft, legacy

Winter festival Dark Mofo has revealed its first piece for a reinvigorated 2025 event, a work using flesh in jars to examine cultural theft.

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Cousins fostering resilience, one per cent at a time

Tired of seeing young men being failed by the system, these cousins decided to do something to empower their peers and build more resilient communities.

'No safe space': racist incidents called out in report

'No safe space': racist incidents called out in report

'No safe space': racist incidents called out in report

'No safe space': racist incidents called out in report

Instances of racism are most commonly occurring online, according to a report, but its authors say there's 'no safe space' to avoid abuse.

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Indigenous Australians die by suicide at three times the rate of non-Indigenous according to figures that may understate the true number of deaths.

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Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

Helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities leverage their native title rights for economic growth will be the focus of a new centre.

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

Science meets tradition to harness power of lightning

Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science, this Indigenous startup hopes to help grow crops bigger, faster and more sustainably.

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.

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'I saw him get hit,' witness tells murder trial

One of Cassius Turvey's close schoolmates has told a murder trial he witnessed a skinny man with a mullet assault the Indigenous teenager.

Teen hit with stick as witness tells of death fear

A young man with Cassius Turvey on the day he was allegedly fatally attacked has told a murder trial he saw two men hitting the Indigenous teenager.

Reflecting on the Freedom Ride's legacy, 60 years later

As the students who toured regional NSW to shed light on segregation mark 60 years since their bus trip ended, they say the legacy of the Freedom Ride remains.

'So quick': dog licences recommended after fatal attack

Owners of dog breeds regularly involved in attacks could one day require licences, after a two-year-old was fatally mauled by two animals at a rural motel.

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.

'He kept saying he was fine,' Cassius murder trial told

Two teens with Cassius Turvey on the day he was allegedly bashed with a metal pole have told a murder trial they found him with head injuries.

Ex-cop's bid to put child sexual abuse charges on ice

An ex-police officer accused of molesting three girls over two decades is trying to halt a criminal prosecution against him due to mental decline and delay.

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