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Police witnesses seek protection over Aboriginal death

Police witnesses seek protection over Aboriginal death

The family of an Aboriginal man who died in custody are seeking justice as the police officers involved in his arrest make a bid to avoid self-incrimination.

'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned

'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned

'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned

'Poorly designed' minor drug diversion scheme panned

Data has found few people are being granted access to a drug diversion scheme designed to stop minor offenders being trapped in court processes.

'Monumental': court ponders on Country sitting

'Monumental': court ponders on Country sitting

'Monumental': court ponders on Country sitting

'Monumental': court ponders on Country sitting

A magistrates court is considering whether to grant an application by an Indigenous woman for evidence to be heard on culturally significant land.

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Alleged move to oust senior cop over DV probe response

Alleged move to oust senior cop over DV probe response

A senior cop says he was sacked after a future police commissioner falsely accused him of talking to the press during a First Nations domestic violence inquest.

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

Man dies in police custody after retirement-home arrest

Man dies in police custody after retirement-home arrest

A man has died after being arrested and put in the back of a police vehicle following an alleged disturbance at a retirement village in northern Darwin.

'No other venues': croc habitat to host Olympic rowing

'No other venues': croc habitat to host Olympic rowing

Plans to hold the 2032 Brisbane Olympic rowing at a crocodile habitat remain on track for a defiant state government providing a Games venue update.

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Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

A grieving mother has called for justice for her beloved and cheeky disabled daughter, who died days after sustaining fatal burns in a bathtub.

Town on high alert in cyclone's wake amid flood fears

Town on high alert in cyclone's wake amid flood fears

Town on high alert in cyclone's wake amid flood fears

Town on high alert in cyclone's wake amid flood fears

Just when they thought it was safe to forget about the water, residents of a sandbagged outback town are bracing for a second round of flooding.

'Depravity': anti-Muslim Invasion Day manifesto slammed

'Depravity': anti-Muslim Invasion Day manifesto slammed

'Depravity': anti-Muslim Invasion Day manifesto slammed

'Depravity': anti-Muslim Invasion Day manifesto slammed

An unemployed man has been criticised for wanting "maximum impact" by issuing death threats against Invasion Day protesters, Muslims and Indigenous Australians.

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

The failed voice referendum gave Australians permission to be racist, which continues to cause distress for Indigenous people, a health conference has heard.

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

Rural doctor missed vital call in Indigenous death

An Indigenous woman likely could have been saved if she had been transferred from a small clinic to a large hospital for medical imaging, an inquest has found.

Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone

Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone

Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone

Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone

Evacuees from the path of a cyclone feel safe but are anxious about the homes and pets they left behind as flood-hit Top End communities face a further deluge.

Limited support for proposals in Kumanjayi Walker death

Limited support for proposals in Kumanjayi Walker death

Limited support for proposals in Kumanjayi Walker death

Limited support for proposals in Kumanjayi Walker death

A territory police force has supported some but not all coronial recommendations following the fatal police shooting of a young Aboriginal man.

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Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians

An increased rate of incarceration among Indigenous people is among Closing the Gap data confirming efforts on key measures are still falling short.

Top judge in historic Mabo court decision dies aged 100

Sir Anthony Mason, former chief justice of the High Court and key figure in Indigenous rights decisions and the Whitlam dismissal, has died at the age of 100.

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

A man arrested following the discovery of a body near a rural highway has appeared in court charged with murder.

Guard of honour for King, Queen ahead of state dinner

The Danish royals have been officially welcomed to Government House by the governor-general and prime minister as part of a state tour Down Under.

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Aboriginal body gets court win in illegal logging case

A state-owned forestry company has avoided a fine for illegal logging but will still have to pay nearly half a million dollars to the affected Indigenous body.

Indigenous prisoners failed by 'high-risk' ratings

Indigenous Australians are lacking vital support when they are in prison and when released from custody, an auditor-general's report has found.

From Bangarra and Aust ballet grow seeds of a new dance

From the first seed to eucalypts, weeds and fires, Flora is the first full length collaboration between the Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre.

Big job remains to cut anti-Indigenous racism at work

Stubbornly high levels of racism persist in Australian workplaces and less than half of Indigenous workers feel culturally safe, new research finds.

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.

Crocs and rising rivers: towns face flood disaster

A territory's "big rivers" region is living up to its name as floodwaters sweep into a major town and force the evacuation of remote communities.

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Rules that ensure carbon credits only go to new emissions removal could be penalising the long-term conservation efforts of First Nations people.

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