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Coalition floats referendum alongside federal election

Coalition floats referendum alongside federal election

A second referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution could be held at the same time as an election under a proposal from the coalition.

Ban detention for under-16s, justice inquiry tells govt

Ban detention for under-16s, justice inquiry tells govt

Ban detention for under-16s, justice inquiry tells govt

Ban detention for under-16s, justice inquiry tells govt

The Victorian government is being urged to ban detention of children younger than 16 and raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 sooner than it plans.

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

The preventable disease killing First Nations people

First Nations health advocates and leaders are calling on more investment for a preventable heart disease disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians.

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Referendum 'not an election' as parties spar over voice

Referendum 'not an election' as parties spar over voice

As the Liberals and Labor step up the stoush over the structure of the voice referendum, a key 'yes' advocate says it's not time for partisanship.

Didgeridoo and orchestra ensemble to harmonise culture

Didgeridoo and orchestra ensemble to harmonise culture

Didge player William Barton and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra are on a journey looking for a new generation of storytellers to create a song to country.

Pesutto sides with Dutton on 'no' voice stance

Pesutto sides with Dutton on 'no' voice stance

John Pesutto has become the final Liberal leader in the country to reveal their position on the Indigenous voice to parliament, siding with Peter Dutton.

Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system

Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has used its latest report to call for significant changes to Victoria's criminal justice and child protection systems.

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Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

Doctors warn of health threats from NT gas expansion

A group of doctors are warning of harm to health - physical, mental and spiritual - from the development of Beetaloo gas and more processing at Darwin Harbour.

Farnham's voice anthem a free kick for 'yes' campaign

Farnham's voice anthem a free kick for 'yes' campaign

Farnham's voice anthem a free kick for 'yes' campaign

Farnham's voice anthem a free kick for 'yes' campaign

One of Australia's most recognised and celebrated songs has been gifted for free to campaigners for a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice referendum.

You're the voice: Farnham's not gonna sit in silence

You're the voice: Farnham's not gonna sit in silence

You're the voice: Farnham's not gonna sit in silence

You're the voice: Farnham's not gonna sit in silence

The Uluru Dialogue has released a new advertisement in partnership with John Farnham backing an Indigenous voice to parliament, featuring his most famous song.

Dutton referendum vow is 'out of touch': voice backers

Dutton referendum vow is 'out of touch': voice backers

Dutton referendum vow is 'out of touch': voice backers

Dutton referendum vow is 'out of touch': voice backers

The federal opposition has left the door open to constitutional recognition for First Nations people if the voice to parliament referendum is not successful.

PM takes to the streets to thank voice volunteers

PM takes to the streets to thank voice volunteers

PM takes to the streets to thank voice volunteers

PM takes to the streets to thank voice volunteers

The prime minister, senior Labor figures and Senator David Pocock have thanked 'Yes' campaign volunteers as the vote on an Indigenous voice draws closer.

How to make a criminal: send a child to youth detention

How to make a criminal: send a child to youth detention

How to make a criminal: send a child to youth detention

How to make a criminal: send a child to youth detention

Advocates say early intervention is the key to addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the youth justice system.

Martin McDonagh blasts 'no' campaign social media posts

Martin McDonagh blasts 'no' campaign social media posts

Martin McDonagh blasts 'no' campaign social media posts

Martin McDonagh blasts 'no' campaign social media posts

Martin McDonagh has called no' campaigners "rightwing swine" after a scene from one of his films featured in social media posts ahead of the voice referendum.

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Warning over threats, harassment during referendum

As the Indigenous voice referendum ramps up, there are concerns politicians engaging in the campaign could find themselves at risk.

Groups slam Qld youth detention reforms in open letter

Indigenous activists, legal experts, advocates and social service groups have called on the Queensland government to axe its youth justice watch house laws.

Voice backers urge honest chats, not social media talk

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are mobilising ahead of the October 14 referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution.

Dodgy funeral plan company directors face legal action

The financial watchdog has launched legal action against the directors of Youpla, a company that sold dodgy funeral insurance to Indigenous Australians.

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Global eye on Burrup art as heritage custodians gather

More than 1400 delegates from across the globe are coming to Australia to talk cultural heritage, monuments and sites for an international scientific symposium.

Jobs bonanza as AEC looks for 100,000 referendum staff

The Australian Electoral Commission has put a call out for thousands of workers to help with the Indigenous voice referendum.

Australians to vote in voice referendum on October 14

Australians will vote in a referendum on October 14 on whether to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the country's constitution.

Grassroots chats talked up as key to voice success

A co-author of the Uluru Statement from the Heart is confident conversations with Australians will get the voice referendum over the line.

Voice campaigner makes plea for better health services

An Indigenous leader and AFL executive says she wants to see better health outcomes emerge from the voice being enshrined in the constitution.

What is being asked in the Indigenous voice referendum

Australians are being asked to change the constitution to enshrine a voice to parliament and government and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Aboriginal tent embassy rejects 'token' voice vote

The world's longest-running Indigenous protest has hit out at constitutionally enshrining an Aboriginal advisory body, calling it tokenistic.

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