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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.

Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

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

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

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

'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.

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Science meets tradition to harness power of lightning

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

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.

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

'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

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.

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

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

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

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

'So quick': dog licences recommended after fatal attack

'So quick': dog licences recommended after fatal attack

'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

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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.

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

More needs to be done to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Australia, but among the best prevention programs are those which are community-led, researchers say.

Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns

Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns

Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns

Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns

Disability support provider LiveBetter is facing health and safety charges over the bathtub burns death of a client, almost a year after it copped a $1.8m fine.

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Mine giant denies it's to blame for community division

Native title holders are seeking $1.8 billion in compensation from an iron ore miner as a long-running legal dispute over a Pilbara mine draws to an end.

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

From posting boxes of books off to remote classrooms to writing his own, a love of science is at the heart of everything social entrepreneur Corey Tutt does.

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

A new app is helping Indigenous language speakers and knowledge-holders to preserve cultural information, creating a "holistic learning experience" for users.

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Australia's first Indigenous-owned energy retailer is expanding into two more states just eight months after launching.

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Video shows teen's final minutes before fatal attack

Video from a train station and inside a bus showing an Indigenous teen before he was allegedly attacked has been played at a murder trial.

Remapping stories of shared connection through dance

Listening and feeling the sounds of mother earth is at the heart of a dance piece co-choreographers say has the power to heal.

Community, Country 'ruptured' over iron ore mine damage

Traditional Owners are seeking $1.8 billion from an iron ore miner over economic loss and cultural damage at a Pilbara mine site.

Chunky Move dancers wield extra limbs at Asia TOPA

The Asia TOPA triennial returns with dozens of never-before-seen performances, including a Chunky Move dance piece partly inspired by Transformers.

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

More Indigenous Australians may be able to use artificial intelligence and access online services as researchers capture more data about the way they speak.

'Is he okay?': murder trial told of similar teen attack

A witness has told Cassius Turvey's murder trial about Facebook messages she received from one of the people accused of killing the Indigenous teen.

Calls for 'deeper focus' on Indigenous economic policy

The federal government must "rebalance and re-prioritise" social and economic policy to help close the gap, a First Nations group says.

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