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Drug driver sobs in court after admitting fatal crash

Drug driver sobs in court after admitting fatal crash

Corey Comport, 24, was drug-affected and driving more than double the speed limit when he crashed his car, killing a man.

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Aboriginal leaders say the voice referendum defeat represents an attempt to silence Indigenous people, but they will continue to fight for their rights.

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

An exhibition focused on the Stolen Generations will shine a light on the former NSW Aborigines Welfare Board's Dawn Magazine and the truth behind the pictures

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'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

The death of an Indigenous teenager in a prison cell has been described as preventable, as pressure mounts to close the controversial high-security facility.

Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

While Australians rejected a proposal for an Indigenous voice, the prime minister says voters still want the lives of First Nations people to improve.

Torres Strait artist brings Charm to National Gallery

Torres Strait artist brings Charm to National Gallery

Janet Fieldhouse is the first Torres Strait Islander artist to unveil a commission in the NGA's sculpture garden, and the process has been career-changing.

Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote

Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote

Queensland Labor has called a snap caucus meeting over the path to treaty in the state after the state opposition backed away from offering bipartisan support.

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Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

The federal opposition has sought to pressure the government to hold a royal commission into sexual abuse in Indigenous communities following the voice defeat.

Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

A major survey of the work of Vincent Namatjira is opening at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners from three First Nations have been fighting gas giant Santos for years and now they're asking super funds to act on their objections.

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

The federal government has been granted leave to appeal late Gumatj leader Yunupingu's final case regarding compensation for mining in northeast Arnhem Land.

WA heritage laws a step closer to being axed

WA heritage laws a step closer to being axed

WA heritage laws a step closer to being axed

WA heritage laws a step closer to being axed

WA's controversial 2021 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act is likely to be officially repealed in November.

Government won't rush next steps after voice

Government won't rush next steps after voice

Government won't rush next steps after voice

Government won't rush next steps after voice

The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result.

'He has to answer': Rolfe submission delays NT inquest

'He has to answer': Rolfe submission delays NT inquest

'He has to answer': Rolfe submission delays NT inquest

'He has to answer': Rolfe submission delays NT inquest

An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker will be delayed as the coroner considers a request by Zachary Rolfe for her to step aside.

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Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

When Shane Howard wrote the opening lyrics to Solid Rock he had no idea how true they would prove: Out here nothin' much changes, not in a hurry anyway.

Central schooling scrutiny to see if boarding passes

The National Indigenous Australians Agency will conduct an assessment of boarding school capacity and options in central Australia for First Nations students.

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.

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Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Australian corporate governance has become too bureaucratic, Telstra chairman John Mullen has told shareholders in his final address before retiring.

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Peter Dutton has walked back a bid to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, saying people are 'over the referendum process for some time'.

Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

State governments will continue down the path of enshrining their own Indigenous voice and treaty processes despite the emphatic defeat of the voice referendum.

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Zachary Rolfe's lawyers say a coroner did not "distance herself" from conversations about "spearing"t he former cop as punishment for Kumanjayi Walker's death.

Little hope of further constitutional change: experts

Australia's emphatic 'no' to the voice referendum may have spelt the end for any constitutional change in the future, experts claim.

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed.

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