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Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Nearly 40 years since Uluru was handed back to traditional owners, a major airline has give the tourism centre a new drawcard with flights from major cities.

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Child removals 'approaching Stolen Generations levels'

Aboriginal children are over-reported, over-investigated and over-represented in child protection removals and the government must act urgently, a report warns.

Traditional owners welcome protection against mining

Traditional owners welcome protection against mining

Traditional owners welcome protection against mining

Traditional owners welcome protection against mining

After a decades-long fight to prevent mining on their country, traditional owners have welcomed a decision to protect parts of the Kakadu National Park area.

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Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Victoria's truth telling inquiry has uncovered further discrimination and exclusion for Aboriginal communities already facing a tough housing market.

Aboriginal activist refuses to attend 'colonial' court

Aboriginal activist refuses to attend 'colonial' court

An arrest warrant has been issued for an Indigenous anti-forestry activist who refused to attend court claiming he's not a citizen of the "colonial" government.

Murray Darling voices weigh-in on basin plan review

Murray Darling voices weigh-in on basin plan review

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has responded to stakeholders who debated the health of Australia's biggest river system at a recent summit.

Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture

Invasive species a dire problem for country, culture

Invasive species are threatening Indigenous lands, particularly in Australia's eastern states, prompting calls for a caring for country commissioner.

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Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural

From growing up queer and isolated to featuring in a mural with his husband, Indigenous performer Ben Graetz has come full circle in his home town.

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

Apology a decade after Aboriginal woman died in custody

An apology has been issued by the Western Australian police and the country health service over the death of a young Aboriginal woman in custody in 2014.

Former cop insists NT police not 'genuine racists'

Former cop insists NT police not 'genuine racists'

Former cop insists NT police not 'genuine racists'

Former cop insists NT police not 'genuine racists'

A former NT police officer says he has seen racist behaviour throughout the force but insists he has not met any "genuine racists" among its ranks.

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

Concern over greater police powers in violence reforms

As a regional city rolls out a new family violence prevention strategy, there are fears that expanded police powers could negatively impact Indigenous victims.

Archibald season kicks off with Indigenous rapper win

Archibald season kicks off with Indigenous rapper win

Archibald season kicks off with Indigenous rapper win

Archibald season kicks off with Indigenous rapper win

A portrait of an Indigenous musician has taken out the Packing Room Prize as judging for the country's most prestigious art award moves into its final stages.

Family still pained by Kumanjayi Walker's death

Family still pained by Kumanjayi Walker's death

Family still pained by Kumanjayi Walker's death

Family still pained by Kumanjayi Walker's death

Kumanjayi Walker's family has shared their memories of the 19-year-old with a coronial inquest, saying they are still pained by his death.

Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

A treaty won't "magically" solve issues facing the Aboriginal community and shouldn't be cited as a reason to delay initiatives, a commission has been told.

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Zachary Rolfe tells inquest he's 'bored' of process

An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard the former NT police officer who fatally shot the 19-year-old is "bored" of the ongoing process.

Climate defenders under scrutiny after Santos debacle

An environment litigation group has been caught in the crosshairs of post-budget scrutiny of federal spending, with the coalition demanding further assurance.

'Murderer' comment was a joke, former cop tells inquest

An NT police officer who fatally shot an Indigenous teenager says he was making a joke when he posted a social media comment about murderers and war criminals.

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.

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Indigenous healing services boost ahead of Sorry Day

A funding boost of $3.5 million is set to prop up healing workshops, on-country camps and help document the experiences of Stolen Generations survivors.

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Native title holders in the Northern Territory are celebrating the announcement of the strongest form of possession over an outback station.

Tears, hugs as police apologise to stolen generation

There were emotional scenes as survivors of the stolen generation received a "long overdue" apology from police which they hope will lead to meaningful change.

Macron jets to New Caledonia as protesters, police spar

French President Emmanuel Macron is en route to New Caledonia for talks on the riot-hit island in the Pacific.

Electricity grid 'not fit for purpose' without new gas

Consumers have been warned of higher taxes or power bills if gas remains banned under federal and state government building programs for new power generation.

Morseu removed from Olympic role after conviction

Australian Olympic Committee officials had no idea colleague Danny Morseu was facing an assault charge until last week's conviction.

Fears new NT curfew laws will target Indigenous people

Legislation that lets the Northern Territory's police commissioner enact a three-day curfew have passed parliament, sparking fears they could be misused.

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