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Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Discussions about an Indigenous voice to parliament are up to campaigners and regular Australians as politicians are urged to step back from the debate.

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

The Commonwealth is seeking leave from the High Court to appeal a Federal Court decision that potentially paved the way for compensation to the Gumatj clan.

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

A pig hunting group failed to report Jeremiah Rivers missing until the day after he disappeared because they feared a COVID breach fine, a court has heard.

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Artists yearn for a yarn at NT Beanie Festival

Artists yearn for a yarn at NT Beanie Festival

The creativity of central Australian artists is on display at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival, providing a burst of colour, warmth and stunning wearable art.

Special court for Aboriginal kids to reduce prison rate

Special court for Aboriginal kids to reduce prison rate

South Australia aims to reduce Indigenous incarceration by establishing a special court for Aboriginal children, rehabilitation spaces and justice programs.

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Nearly 20 years after the initial Long Walk, Michael Long is reprising his Melbourne to Canberra trip in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor

MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor

The federal health minister has accused Liberal MP Warren Enstch of allowing a wealthy donor to use a COVID-19 vaccine dose intended for Indigenous people.

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Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Pilot project flicks switch for prepay access to solar

Supporting access to rooftop solar for cash-strapped prepay households could ease energy stress by reducing "self-disconnections" sparked by lack of credit.

Climate change takes a toll on island communities

Climate change takes a toll on island communities

Climate change takes a toll on island communities

Climate change takes a toll on island communities

The Federal Court has wrapped up on-country hearings in the Torres Strait Islands and Cairns for the Australian Climate Case, hearing stories of destruction.

Indigenous leaders elected for Victorian treaty talks

Indigenous leaders elected for Victorian treaty talks

Indigenous leaders elected for Victorian treaty talks

Indigenous leaders elected for Victorian treaty talks

Election results have been tallied for Victoria's representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in another step closer to a state treaty.

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Birthing on Country leads to healthy mothers and babies

Culturally-safe care, birthing on country and increasing the number of Indigenous nurses and midwives all contribute to healthy and thriving First Nations bubs.

Labor faithful urged to hit voice referendum hustings

Labor faithful urged to hit voice referendum hustings

Labor faithful urged to hit voice referendum hustings

Labor faithful urged to hit voice referendum hustings

Rank-and-file Victorian Labor members have been urged to throw their support behind the voice to parliament during speeches by their state and federal leaders.

Top End Constable Ozzie and life as a bush cop

Top End Constable Ozzie and life as a bush cop

Top End Constable Ozzie and life as a bush cop

Top End Constable Ozzie and life as a bush cop

Constable Jermaine 'Ozzie' Ostrofski reflects on the rewards and challenges of working in remote communities as a Northern Territory police officer.

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Wildflower project breaking the cycle garden by garden

An inspired Matthew Coe is helping young Aboriginal people find meaningful employment through his social enterprise, creating native green spaces at Wildflower.

Exhibition delves into Australia's 'secret war'

A mixed-media exhibition in Mildura explores Australia's past through the looking glass of renowned Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.

Indigenous man's drowning sparks police safety concerns

The drowning of an Indigenous man during a police chase on the NSW mid-north coast has prompted coronial recommendations for a water safety review.

Successful voice will help with Closing the Gap: Burney

The Productivity Commission's latest data on Closing the Gap shows that there's more work to do to achieve social and health equity for Indigenous people.

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All Victorians can participate in truth-telling inquiry

The Yoorrook Justice Commission is inviting all Victorians to make a submission to a truth-telling inquiry.

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.

Survivors want PM to sign treaty to ban nuclear weapons

A group of First Nations people and defence veterans are in Canberra, speaking to policy makers about their lived experience of nuclear testing in Australia.

Climate change threatens all island life, hearing told

The Australian climate case has moved to Saibai, where the Federal Court has heard evidence from Torres Strait Islanders about the effects of rising seas.

'No' campaign importing Trump-style politics: Burney

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns parts of the voice referendum 'no' campaign are using misinformation tactics.

Indigenous heritage laws 'severely outdated in SA'

A South Australian parliamentary committee says the state's Aboriginal heritage laws are badly outdated and desperately need attention.

Indigenous artists turn trams into moving galleries

Indigenous artists have transformed inner-city trams into travelling canvases that celebrate history, caring for country, community and connection.

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