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$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

Indigenous businesses have won more than 71,000 commonwealth contracts, representing $10 billion in government spending over the past nine years.

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines

A fatal military aircraft crash on the Tiwi Islands in 2023 has sparked a unique exchange in culture and kinship.

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

'Deeply troubling': racism's impact on kids laid bare

A report indicating up to 80 per cent of young people in the NT have seen or experienced racism has been released by the children's commissioner.

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Disaster resilience gathering begins in flood-hit town

Disaster resilience gathering begins in flood-hit town

The National Indigenous Disaster Resilience gathering is being held in a flood-hit NSW town, hoping to highlight the importance of First Nations knowledge.

Govt departments face inquiry: '160 years of failure'

Govt departments face inquiry: '160 years of failure'

Queensland government departments have acknowledged policies and practices which impacted Indigenous people, at the state's truth-telling and healing inquiry.

'Unfair' concerns impacting Indigenous businesses

'Unfair' concerns impacting Indigenous businesses

Worries about 'bad apples' could spoil opportunities for businesses owned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a First Nations organisation warns.

'Waste of money': Promise to dump Indigenous position

'Waste of money': Promise to dump Indigenous position

Australia's inaugural First Nations ambassador would be scrapped under a coalition government, but Labor insists the role is good for diplomacy in the region.

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Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

A human rights complaint has been lodged against the Northern Territory government and police commissioner on behalf of serving Aboriginal police officers.

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

The Bábbarra Women's Centre returns to India to present their new exhibition, Karri-Djarrk-durrkmirri (we work together), in a cross-cultural-exchange program.

'Truly shocking': details of horror domestic violence

'Truly shocking': details of horror domestic violence

'Truly shocking': details of horror domestic violence

'Truly shocking': details of horror domestic violence

The killings of Kumanjayi Haywood, Ngeygo Ragurrk, Miss Yunupingu and Kumarn Rubuntja are “truly shocking”, according to submissions to the NT coroner.

Painful removals, mission history detailed at inquiry

Painful removals, mission history detailed at inquiry

Painful removals, mission history detailed at inquiry

Painful removals, mission history detailed at inquiry

Aboriginal people were forced off Country, taken from their families and forced onto missions where they were not allowed to leave, an inquiry has been told.

Elders share memories of dormitory life with inquiry

Elders share memories of dormitory life with inquiry

Elders share memories of dormitory life with inquiry

Elders share memories of dormitory life with inquiry

Elders have shared their experiences of being seperated from their family and growing up in dormitories, at Queensland's Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.

'Ripped off': inquiry details life on Qld missions

'Ripped off': inquiry details life on Qld missions

'Ripped off': inquiry details life on Qld missions

'Ripped off': inquiry details life on Qld missions

Every aspect of Aboriginal people's lives was controlled on missions in Queensland, including their wages, the state's truth-telling inquiry has been told.

'Gas cowboys' reined in by trigger-happy minister

'Gas cowboys' reined in by trigger-happy minister

'Gas cowboys' reined in by trigger-happy minister

'Gas cowboys' reined in by trigger-happy minister

The NT government has lambasted the federal environment minister for launching an inquiry into environmental impacts of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.

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Queensland's history in focus at truth-telling inquiry

Queenslanders are being urged to come together, listen, acknowledge the truth of the state's history and start to heal as an inquiry begins in Brisbane.

These men are dancing an ode to Indigenous brotherhood

A story of self-discovery, connection to Country and brotherhood will be performed through dance as part of Brisbane Festival.

Stolen Generations call for support to age with dignity

Australia's Stolen Generations survivors need trauma-informed care as they age, say the organisations who support them.

NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

A Northern Territory land council has elected a new board, following concerns over its governance, operations and decision-making.

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Song marks moment in history as truth-telling begins

As Queensland's Truth and Healing inquiry is about to begin, acclaimed musician Uncle Joe Geia has marked historical moments with a musical oration.

'Getting worse': unsafe water plagues remote residents

Remote communities are excluded from data about Australia's water quality, which experts warn could be contributing to serious health issues.

Man wrongfully jailed seeks 'justice for all' in court

An Indigenous man taking legal action for being wrongful jailed over a bank robbery says he is fighting for accountability in the justice system for all people.

'Waterways are drying up': plea for environmental laws

Traditional owners say their way of life is under threat if environment laws are not changed to protect crucial NT water sources from over-extraction.

Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence

Geoff Clark has started his jail term ahead of sentencing after three juries found him guilty of stealing more than $920,000.

Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance has been handed back to the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

Plan in train to stop violence against Indigenous women

A National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan will be developed to address rates of violence against Indigenous women and children.

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