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Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

A research project will look to eliminate diseases caused by a parasitic roundworm that is widespread in Aboriginal communities in Australia's north.

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death

Adam Tomison, Western Australia's justice department chief, has resigned two months after Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd died in juvenile detention.

Police compromising young people's right to silence

Police compromising young people's right to silence

Police compromising young people's right to silence

Police compromising young people's right to silence

NSW Police has failed to fix problematic interview practices despite issues being raised by courts, the state police watchdog says.

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NRL champion shares inspiration behind children's book

NRL champion shares inspiration behind children's book

Indigenous NRL player Alex Johnston reflects on the people who pushed him to pursue rugby league and how his culture and son inspired his children's book.

Rebuilt Koorie Trust opens with Aboriginal art show

Rebuilt Koorie Trust opens with Aboriginal art show

A new-look Koorie Heritage Trust is reopening in Melbourne's Federation Square with an exhibition of Aboriginal art from Australia's south east.

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

A net zero emissions proposal for new NT onshore gas projects was ditched after the government quietly consulted with the gas industry, documents show.

Climate activists scale 140-metre crane at Woodside HQ

Climate activists scale 140-metre crane at Woodside HQ

Greenpeace climate activists have scaled a 140-metre crane in a protest against Woodside Energy, saying the gas producer is Australia’s biggest climate threat.

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Ambulance cancelled for man who later died in custody

Ambulance cancelled for man who later died in custody

Ambulance cancelled for man who later died in custody

Ambulance cancelled for man who later died in custody

A coronial hearing into the death of Noongar man Jeffrey Winmar has been told police cancelled a request for an ambulance after he came to.

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

Sydney to set tone for NYE with Indigenous celebration

As one of the first major cities in the world to celebrate the start of the new year, Sydney will kick 2024 off with a showcase of Indigenous culture.

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Indigenous people record high rates of financial stress

Financial complaints from First Nations people have soared by 13 per cent in a year and the rates of hardship experienced are causing a significant concern.

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

West Australian authorities have backflipped on their last-minute decision not to let Cleveland Dodd's incarcerated father attend the teenager's funeral.

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains to Australia

The remains of 14 Indigenous ancestors will be returned to Australia for repatriation by the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

A high-security youth wing at an adult prison where Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd recently fatally self-harmed will be closed and replaced.

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Inquiry to hear of education, health, housing injustice

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has shifted its focus to investigating injustice in education, health and housing systems.

Govt faces class action over First Nations claims

The Queensland government faces a major class action by First Nations children and parents for their "systemic failure" to reunite families.

Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation

Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum.

Hobart man traded Aboriginal human remains for acclaim

A Hobart solicitor was able to build his scientific reputation by trading the remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal people, a Cambridge study reveals.

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Plea over Indigenous truth, treaty after voice defeat

The Australian government has been urged not to give up on Indigenous truth telling and treaty after the failed voice referendum.

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

The West Australian premier has formally apologised to Indigenous workers who received little to no pay for almost 40 years.

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

WA targets domestic violence with $70m funding package

The WA government will spend $72.6 million combating family violence, with funding for crisis accommodation and prevention, intervention and education programs.

Harmful and costly prisons 'failing to reduce crime'

South Australia's incarceration rate jumped by almost a third in the past decade, leading advocates to call for a rethink on the role of prisons in society.

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

The Albanese government and the Greens have announced a deal to ensure a multi-billion dollar plan for the Murray-Darling Basin doesn't sink.

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