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WA's controversial 2021 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act is likely to be officially repealed in November.

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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

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.

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

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

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.

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Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

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

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

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

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.

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

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

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

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

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

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

Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

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'

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

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.

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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.

Soul searching for 'yes' camp after referendum loss

Political leaders, Indigenous advocates and unions are picking up the pieces after Australians resoundingly voted down the voice to parliament.

'No' camp pledges practical solutions after voice fail

The opposition says it's committing to improving the lives of Australia's most marginalised after the nation said no to an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

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What Australian leaders said about the referendum vote

Australia's federal politicians have weighed into where they think the nation goes now after a failed referendum vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Indigenous voice supporters call for week of silence

Following the heavy defeat of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander campaigners have endorsed a week of silence.

Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum

Two in three Northern Territorians have rejected the concept of an Indigenous voice, backing one of their senators who spearheaded the 'no' campaign.

The 'nos' have it: campaigners look beyond the voice

There are calls by 'no' campaigners for greater action to close the gap following a failed bid for an Indigenous voice.

All states deliver majority 'no' vote in voice poll

Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.

Indigenous leaders devastated by failed referendum poll

Indigenous leaders are saddened by the failed referendum but many people are pointing to the hard work that still needs to be done to help address disadvantage.

Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.

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