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Court rules Murray-Darling groundwater plan is invalid

Court rules Murray-Darling groundwater plan is invalid

A plan to manage groundwater in the Murray-Darling Basin is invalid, a federal court has ruled following a challenge by Traditional Owners.

Larrikin dad remembered as inquest searches for answers

Larrikin dad remembered as inquest searches for answers

Larrikin dad remembered as inquest searches for answers

Larrikin dad remembered as inquest searches for answers

A meat worker who died at a small rural hospital after Q fever and a lung clot went undiagnosed has been remembered as a loving, playful dad.

Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

A fire has kept burning on a coal mining lease for four years, with cultural custodians celebrating the anniversary with talks, music and ceremony.

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Family walks out as court vision shows teen hit cop car

Family walks out as court vision shows teen hit cop car

Family members of a slain Indigenous teen left a courtroom as CCTV of a fatal collision between a police car and a boy was played during an officer's trial.

'Unreasonable' delay in decision to protect rock art

'Unreasonable' delay in decision to protect rock art

The federal environment minister has taken an unreasonably long time to determine an application to protect rock art near a gas plant, a court has found.

Legal challenge against Woodside gas project fails

Legal challenge against Woodside gas project fails

The battle to stop Woodside expanding its gas production continues with a fresh legal challenge in the Supreme Court, as another fails in the Federal Court.

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to meet Australians wherever they are as she reflects on her time in the job and the role diversity brings to the nation.

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Custodian 'sick of waiting' on heritage decision

Custodian 'sick of waiting' on heritage decision

Custodian 'sick of waiting' on heritage decision

Custodian 'sick of waiting' on heritage decision

A Traditional Owner who launched a legal bid to safeguard rock art on her Country says there'll be nothing left to protect if action is not taken swiftly.

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

Q fever and clot undiagnosed before meat worker's death

A rural meat worker was treated for a simple case of pneumonia and was not scanned for a blood clot on the lungs before he died, an inquest has been told.

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

From one of Australia's most remote regions, members of rock band Sweet Honey say its special to play to local crowds and give back to their community.

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.

Portrait of hidden faces declared a hands-down winner

Portrait of hidden faces declared a hands-down winner

Portrait of hidden faces declared a hands-down winner

Portrait of hidden faces declared a hands-down winner

The First Nations girls in an award-winning photo hid their faces as a statement of resistance, with the shot taking out a prestigious national portrait prize.

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More children are being held without conviction following bail law changes as a premier defends being tough to get kids "back on track".

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future

Renewable energy projects must be developed alongside Indigenous people, and community-led initiatives need more investment, a symposium has been told.

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Festival started from a broken promise looks to future

The Garma festival was born out of the disappointment of a broken promise; 25 years later, local Yolngu leaders are looking to the future for their people.

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

Emerging Indigenous artist Gaypalani Wanambi has turned rusting road signs into an award-winning artwork inspired by an ancestral story.

Changes urged after family misses farewelling dying son

A father has described his "endless pain" after communication gaps with prison staff led to his 28-year-old son dying without family by his side.

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

The Deadly Heart Trek is visiting remote communities, to educate, and treat rheumatic heart disease, which disproportionately affects Indigenous people.

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Garma leaves a mark on visitors from across the globe

As the 25th Garma wraps up, international visitors have shared their reflections, culture and gratitude for being invited to Australia for the festival.

Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Australia's first National Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People has been appointed, tasked with elevating the voices of Indigenous kids.

Queensland great Sam Backo dies, aged 64

Sam Backo has been remembered a Queensland State of Origin great and selfless man off the field, after dying at age 64.

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Human rights advocates have pointed to the importance of truth-telling despite political leaders opting for "practical measures" in Indigenous affairs.

PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister.

Spotlight on youth as sun sets on Garma Festival start

As the sun sets on the first day of a major annual cultural festival, it is the youngest attendees who have stolen the show and been the focus of conversation.

Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

The latest Closing the Gap report on Indigenous disadvantage has found just four of 19 targets have improved, leading some to question the point of the goals.

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