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NT Police launch racism probe after shock Rolfe claims

NT Police launch racism probe after shock Rolfe claims

Former NT constable Zachary Rolfe has told an inquest into the death of an Indigenous man that racism is endemic in the force, sparking a police investigation.

Doctor's 'deep regret' in misdiagnosing Indigenous man

Doctor's 'deep regret' in misdiagnosing Indigenous man

Doctor's 'deep regret' in misdiagnosing Indigenous man

Doctor's 'deep regret' in misdiagnosing Indigenous man

Ricky Hampson Jr died of ruptured ulcers soon after being discharged from a rural NSW hospital. An inquest is examining whether bias was a factor in his care.

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Claims of ingrained racism in Northern Territory Police have deepened the suffering for the family of Kumanjayi Walker, fatally shot by a former constable.

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Rolfe pushed child, dragged him from bin during arrest

Rolfe pushed child, dragged him from bin during arrest

Former Constable Zachary Rolfe, who shot and killed teenager Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, has given evidence about the arrest of a child a year earlier.

Hospital did not scan Indigenous man 'writhing' in pain

Hospital did not scan Indigenous man 'writhing' in pain

A coroner has been asked to examine whether bias was a factor in the treatment of Indigenous man Ricky Hampson Jr, who died soon after leaving Dubbo hospital.

Aboriginal death in custody inquest to look at parole

Aboriginal death in custody inquest to look at parole

Victoria’s parole laws will be probed by a coroner examining the death of an Aboriginal woman who was found unconscious by her sister in prison.

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Elders, professors and others are working to preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages, and the ancient cultures they maintain.

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Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

A national guide puts First Nations at the heart of clean energy development to overcome an "embarrassing" lack of respect for traditional owners in Australia.

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour has called for a tough love approach to managing the issue of "out of control" youth crime in central Australia.

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

In a heartbeat: smart watches helping to close the gap

Aboriginal health experts at the Heart Research Institute are warning about atrial fibrillation, as a pilot study aims to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Fatal Walker shooting 'within Zach Rolfe's training'

Fatal Walker shooting 'within Zach Rolfe's training'

Fatal Walker shooting 'within Zach Rolfe's training'

Fatal Walker shooting 'within Zach Rolfe's training'

The former officer in charge of Zachary Rolfe's tactical unit said the constable was acting within his training when he fatally shot Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

Unis need new angle for attracting Indigenous engineers

A group of Melbourne University Indigenous staff and students from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is visiting regional areas to talk STEM

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

Program for First Nations child offenders expanded

A program that tries to break the cycle for Indigenous juvenile offenders by sending them to regional areas rather than detention centres will be expanded.

Drug deaths spark call for cop, parole officer training

Drug deaths spark call for cop, parole officer training

Drug deaths spark call for cop, parole officer training

Drug deaths spark call for cop, parole officer training

Two tragic drug-related deaths have led to recommendations police and parole officers be given better medical, first aid and mental health training.

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State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue

Respected Aboriginal leader Lowitja O’Donoghue will be honoured at a South Australian state funeral in March, a month after her death.

Indigenous children in child protection on the rise

The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system is increasing, the latest data shows.

Slow burn for traditional land management techniques

Indigenous land managers, carbon industry practitioners, scientists and policy makers are sharing knowledge at a major fire forum.

'Power to the people': traditional owners' energy plea

Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of Wujal Wujal.

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An emu footprint giving hope to a town doing it tough

At a riverside north western NSW town, Indigenous elders hope a cultural centre will keep the community alive.

Federal politicians urge land council inquiry

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has called for an urgent inquiry into Indigenous Land Councils after the release of a damning audit.

Ice rink value quizzed in fiery hearing on outback town

An at-times fiery Senate estimates hearing on Indigenous matters has covered topics ranging from domestic violence to ice-skating in the desert.

Uluru resort could hit the market as owners mull sale

The Indigenous corporation that owns Ayers Rock Resort says it is exploring ownership options for the only tourist accommodation at Uluru.

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

A woman claims the NSW prison health system was negligent in the lead-up to the death of her partner, who suffered a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.

Police weren't chasing teens killed in crash: coroner

A coroner has found four teenagers killed in a stolen car believed that police were chasing them but officers had earlier decided against a pursuit.

Family seeks justice 20 years after TJ Hickey's death

Thomas "TJ" Hickey was just 17 when he was impaled on a fence following an interaction with police and 20 years later his family is still fighting in his name.

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