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Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

The Burrup Peninsula has had its World Heritage nomination amended after the government's 'incomplete' application delayed UNESCO's consideration by 12 months.

The fourth 'r' in schools: reconciliation in education

The fourth 'r' in schools: reconciliation in education

The fourth 'r' in schools: reconciliation in education

The fourth 'r' in schools: reconciliation in education

Innovative new ways of approaching reconciliation between First Nations and non-Indigenous peoples are being brought into the classroom.

Indigenous dancers reach for the stars at Opera House

Indigenous dancers reach for the stars at Opera House

Indigenous dancers reach for the stars at Opera House

Indigenous dancers reach for the stars at Opera House

Australia's only national dance competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural dance groups is returning this weekend to the Sydney Opera House.

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Howard Springs quarantine deaths to be examined

Howard Springs quarantine deaths to be examined

The deaths of three people, including two women from Indigenous communities, in Darwin's Howard Springs quarantine facility will be examined at an inquest.

Families earning $80k or less could get free child care

Families earning $80k or less could get free child care

The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.

Truth-telling, local voices still on government's radar

Truth-telling, local voices still on government's radar

Indigenous Australians minister Linda Burney says a consultative model featuring local and regional voices is a "very live discussion".

First Nations wisdom harnessed to protect environment

First Nations wisdom harnessed to protect environment

The government hopes to centre First Nations knowledge in environmental protection efforts by doubling the number of Indigenous rangers by 2030.

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Past, present and future: was, is and always will be

Past, present and future: was, is and always will be

Past, present and future: was, is and always will be

Past, present and future: was, is and always will be

Educators from across the country will gather at the National Museum of Australia for a day of discussion about reconciliation in education after the referendum

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Clive Palmer's mining company will have to pay costs after dropping its second attempt to overturn a licence refusal for a proposed $6.5 billion coal project.

Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

A report has revealed the shocking prevalence of racism against First Nations people across Australia after the Call it Out project gave people tools to report.

Sea walls, rock lobster populations feeling the pinch

Sea walls, rock lobster populations feeling the pinch

Sea walls, rock lobster populations feeling the pinch

Sea walls, rock lobster populations feeling the pinch

As Torres Strait Islanders bring legal action against the Australian government for alleged inaction on climate change, the CSIRO is researching the impacts.

Bon voyage: Jones discovers French connection to Sydney

Bon voyage: Jones discovers French connection to Sydney

Bon voyage: Jones discovers French connection to Sydney

Bon voyage: Jones discovers French connection to Sydney

First Nations artist Jonathan Jones' latest work uses native plants collected by French explorers during a expedition to Sydney in the 1800s.

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

With more people turning to community gardens as a food source across the nation, an urban agriculture forum will explore how the network can be further grown.

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New bridge for Tiwi Islands as NT fights 50/50 funding

New projects linking remote Indigenous communities to essential services could be on the chopping block thanks to funding shortfalls.

Students skip school to rally over climate 'shame'

Students across the nation have taken a day out of class to protest government inaction on climate change and the continued support of fossil fuels.

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

Victoria is failing to meet the needs of young people in care with a new report exposing poor education outcomes, racism along with other major concerns.

Pumbah rounds on parliament in defence of dingoes

Pumbah the domesticated dingo has made a special trip to Canberra as defenders of the native species work to stop them from being shot and poisoned.

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Tiwi songline protected from pipeline but work allowed

The Federal Court has granted a limited injunction against Santos constructing its Barossa gas pipeline, excluding an area off the coast of the Tiwi Islands.

Funding boost for Indigenous-managed land and sea areas

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has pledged $160.5 million towards land and sea areas that are managed by Traditional Owners.

Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing

As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.

Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater

The Northern Territory's largest water allocation plan has been released, angering environmentalists and traditional owners.

Family of Perth man who died in custody demands justice

The grieving family of an Indigenous man who died in custody say the father of three begged prison officers for medical help.

'Fearless' NT land council chair dies aged 61

The Northern Land Council's long-standing Chair Dr Bush-Blanasi is being remembered as a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities.

Labour pains: gap in midwifery insurance causing stress

An insurance gap is affecting midwifery care and women planning a hospital birth but wanting in-home midwifery support during the early stages of labour.

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