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Artist reimages colonial photos through a Larrakia lens

Artist reimages colonial photos through a Larrakia lens

Larrakia artist Gary Lee has a selection of new and remade works on show at midling 2 (Larrakia:Together) in an exhibition at the Cross Art Projects in Sydney.

SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voters will make history as they go to the polls to elect the nation's first Indigenous Voice to Parliament in SA.

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Changes to tourism at the iconic Horizontal Falls

Crossing Western Australia's Horizontal Falls by a boat won't be allowed in four year's time, after the state government claimed it needed to protect the site.

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Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

New water security projects in remote areas of the Northern Territory will enable several Aboriginal communities to improve infrastructure and storage capacity.

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

Traditional owners 'sick of being bullied' by gas firms

A Senate inquiry has heard traditional owners feel disrespected by gas firms seeking offshore approvals but the industry says it needs clarity and certainty.

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.

Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism

Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism

Amid backlash from prominent NRL figures, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is lauding Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker for speaking up for Indigenous people.

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'Roof over your head': $4b plan for remote housing fix

'Roof over your head': $4b plan for remote housing fix

'Roof over your head': $4b plan for remote housing fix

'Roof over your head': $4b plan for remote housing fix

Up to 270 homes will be built annually in a $4 billion, 10-year plan to tackle overcrowding in remote Northern Territory communities and improve services.

More kids to be jailed in 'draconian' crime crackdown

More kids to be jailed in 'draconian' crime crackdown

More kids to be jailed in 'draconian' crime crackdown

More kids to be jailed in 'draconian' crime crackdown

Law reform to crack down on youth crime rates has been slammed as heavy-handed as the government rolls out bail and other changes.

Native title fishers launch class action against state

Native title fishers launch class action against state

Native title fishers launch class action against state

Native title fishers launch class action against state

For decades NSW South Coast Aboriginal people have been prosecuted for catching seafood and they have now launched a class action against the state government.

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

The Molly Wardaguga Research Centre is scaling up its Birthing on Country program to help improve wellbeing and lives of First Nations mothers and babies.

Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral

Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral

Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral

Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral

Yankunytjatjara woman Lowitja O'Donoghue has been remembered as a groundbreaking advocate for Aboriginal rights, health and wellbeing at a state funeral.

Serial rapist claims he 'doesn't deserve' life sentence

Serial rapist claims he 'doesn't deserve' life sentence

Serial rapist claims he 'doesn't deserve' life sentence

Serial rapist claims he 'doesn't deserve' life sentence

A man who has spent 25 years in prison for attacking two women while on day release from custody has sought parole or a less severe sentence.

Gamil means no: Gomeroi call on Santos to leave Pilliga

Gamil means no: Gomeroi call on Santos to leave Pilliga

Gamil means no: Gomeroi call on Santos to leave Pilliga

Gamil means no: Gomeroi call on Santos to leave Pilliga

Gomeroi people are celebrating after the Federal Court ruled that Santos should not have been granted licences for coal seam gas mining in the Pilliga forest.

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Change a 'step to healing' after Indigenous man's death

An inquest into the death of Ricky Hampson Jr, who was misdiagnosed at Dubbo hospital, has finished hearing evidence revealing a series of medical errors.

Healthy babies and land on track but other gaps wider

New data released by the Productivity Commission shows five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to address inequity for First Nations people.

Man charged after young Indigenous kids cable-tied

A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a confronting video went viral of three young Aboriginal children cable-tied at a home in Broome.

Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

Legendary musician Paul Kelly has paid a visit to a West Australian prison for a musical exchange with inmates who recorded one of his songs in language.

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Walker inquest delayed as racist award saga continues

Former constable Zachary Rolfe has gone to court with certificates purporting to be from the recipients of a racist Northern Territory Police award.

Man 'very scared' of hospital before fatal misdiagnosis

Aboriginal people fear and mistrust the hospital system, an Indigenous doctor has told the inquest into the death of NSW man Ricky Hampson Jr.

Killer cop denies lying at murder trial of teenager

A policeman who was acquitted of murder after he shot and killed an Indigenous teen during an arrest has denied lying at his criminal trial.

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

With only four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets on track to be met, a range of senators put forward different ideas on how best to address Indigenous inequity.

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

Opera house series celebrates First Nations generations

Three Aboriginal powerhouse performing families will be on stage together for the new Generations and Dynasties series at the Sydney Opera House.

Language and culture may be key to Indigenous education

Traditional languages and cultural practices must be central to education for Indigenous children, First Nations elders and senior leaders have found.

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