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Leaders' seats largely vote with their MP in referendum

Leaders' seats largely vote with their MP in referendum

Anthony Albanese's electorate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of an Indigenous voice while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's constituents turned it down.

Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths

Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths

Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths

Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths

Many Australians who cast referendum ballots knew ahead of time whether they would vote 'yes' or 'no', with long wait times experienced at some polling places.

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the first time the British tested nuclear weapons on the Australian mainland, at Emu Field in South Australia.

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Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are making their final pitches on the eve of the referendum to establish an Indigenous voice.

'65,000-year setback': elder begs for Australian unity

'65,000-year setback': elder begs for Australian unity

'Yes' campaigners are making their final pitch to voters before the Indigenous voice referendum, asking for a chance to improve the lives of their people.

Last-minute bid to stop Indigenous referendum fails

Last-minute bid to stop Indigenous referendum fails

The High Court has not accepted a last-minute writ issued by an Indigenous activist to stop the voice referendum from going ahead.

First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

On the eve of the referendum on a First Nations voice to parliament, two respected Indigenous legal experts have prosecuted their arguments for 'yes'.

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Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions.

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pacific Islands heritage is on display in a permanent gallery at the Australian Museum, called Wansolmoana or One Salt Ocean.

Voice wording 'wholly sound': former High Court judge

Voice wording 'wholly sound': former High Court judge

Voice wording 'wholly sound': former High Court judge

Voice wording 'wholly sound': former High Court judge

The misleading information that has been used by opponents of the Indigenous voice to parliament has surprised a former High Court judge.

'We need to have change': Dodson in pitch for 'yes'

'We need to have change': Dodson in pitch for 'yes'

'We need to have change': Dodson in pitch for 'yes'

'We need to have change': Dodson in pitch for 'yes'

The father of reconciliation has used a rare speech to urge for a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, arguing too much was at stake for it to fail.

NGV dedicates gallery space to Indigenous art

NGV dedicates gallery space to Indigenous art

NGV dedicates gallery space to Indigenous art

NGV dedicates gallery space to Indigenous art

Wurrdha Marra, opening at the National Gallery of Victoria, is a new permanent gallery dedicated to Indigenous art showcasing work from across the country.

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

The prime minister is meeting with Indigenous leaders at Uluru and says 'there is a sense of history' as the nation approaches the voice referendum day.

Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to 'bias'

Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to 'bias'

Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to 'bias'

Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to 'bias'

A Northern Territory coroner has been asked to consider recusing herself from an inquest due to 'apprehended bias' against former police officer Zachary Rolfe.

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Voice misinformation like Mabo scaremongering: Grant

For Western Arrernte journalist Karla Grant, covering constitutional recognition is nothing new but she says the voice referendum has brought out an ugly side.

Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms

With just days until Australians head to the polls for the Indigenous voice referendum, campaigners are ramping up their messages in a final pitch to voters.

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.

NBA star helping Indigenous youth on and off the court

NBA star Patty Mills has partnered with the University of Queensland in a new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of First Nations youths

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Referendum only chance to set up Indigenous voice: PM

Anthony Albanese says the government will walk away from future attempts at setting up an Indigenous voice if the referendum fails.

Yes voice campaign gets NZ support from Maori Party

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party, has offered support to the Yes campaign in Australia's voice referendum.

Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other

In a referendum campaign defined by its division, the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ camps wholeheartedly agree on one aspect of the proposed Indigenous voice.

Young people 'key' to voice success as PM casts vote

Political leaders have called on young people to be the voice of their generation ahead of the referendum, as the prime minister cast his vote early.

Purple House provides model of what 'yes' could achieve

Aboriginal health experts say the success of community-controlled health organisations shows what could be achieved with a 'yes' vote in the voice referendum.

Voice debate 'bears nation's soul, brings great pain'

Former ABC host and foreign correspondent Stan Grant says the Indigenous voice referendum is about more than just putting a question to Australian people.

'Don't break our hearts': Stan Grant urges 'yes' vote

Former ABC Journalist Stan Grant has declared the work will go on for Indigenous Australians regardless of the voice referendum outcome.

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