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Federal court hears of sea level risks to island homes

Federal court hears of sea level risks to island homes

Torres Strait Islander people from the island of Saibai will give evidence in an on-country hearing in the Australian climate case on Monday.

From a mission to businessman, Sean Gordon earns honour

From a mission to businessman, Sean Gordon earns honour

From a mission to businessman, Sean Gordon earns honour

From a mission to businessman, Sean Gordon earns honour

Having been raised in a foster home on an Aboriginal mission, businessman Sean Gordon has received an honour that has challenged him to reflect on the past.

Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice

Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice

Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice

Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice

Australians are being called on to honour past leaders Yunupingu and Bob Hawke by voting 'yes' for an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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Herald apologises for coverage of Myall Creek massacre

Herald apologises for coverage of Myall Creek massacre

The Sydney Morning Herald has apologised for its coverage of the horrific massacre of Indigenous people at Myall Creek, on the 185th anniversary of the event.

'Uncle, you're home,' friends sing to Archie

'Uncle, you're home,' friends sing to Archie

Long-time friends, collaborators and his contemporaries have celebrated Uncle Archie Roach in a night of tribute performances.

Desert Stars take Gravel Road to St Kilda film festival

Desert Stars take Gravel Road to St Kilda film festival

The documentary Gravel Road about rock band the Desert Stars is screening at the St Kilda Film Festival on Saturday, followed by a special gig by the group.

Thornton's The New Boy screens at Sydney Film Festival

Thornton's The New Boy screens at Sydney Film Festival

Warwick Thornton's latest film The New Boy is screening at the Sydney Film Festival and explores powers that can be used for good or evil.

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Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Corey Tutt is passionate about empowering young First Nations people in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Coalition-led committee seeks voice bodies

Coalition-led committee seeks voice bodies

Coalition-led committee seeks voice bodies

Coalition-led committee seeks voice bodies

The government faces a fresh call to set up bodies to drive the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns for an Indigenous voice and put more interference protections in place.

Barunga Voice Declaration calls on people to vote 'yes'

Barunga Voice Declaration calls on people to vote 'yes'

Barunga Voice Declaration calls on people to vote 'yes'

Barunga Voice Declaration calls on people to vote 'yes'

Hundreds of Aboriginal people have signed the Barunga Voice Declaration calling on Australians to vote 'yes' in the referendum on a First Nations voice.

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

Land councils say yes to Indigenous voice in referendum

The NT Northern and Central Land Councils are calling on all Australians to support the voice in the upcoming referendum on the eve of the Barunga Festival.

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Queensland Health could not demonstrate how culturally appropriate care for Indigenous people had improved over the last 13 years.

Island 'home' again known by its rightful name, K'gari

Island 'home' again known by its rightful name, K'gari

Island 'home' again known by its rightful name, K'gari

Island 'home' again known by its rightful name, K'gari

Almost two centuries after its rightful name, K'gari, was overwritten by colonial authorities, Fraser Island is returning to its Indigenous title.

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

A major exhibition of Aboriginal art at the National Gallery of Australia has been postponed as the gallery investigates accusations of interference.

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Indigenous communities put their hands up for justice

The federal government is moving forward on its commitment to fund justice reinvestment to help reduce the number of Indigenous people in jail.

Hearing starts into sinking islands of Torres Strait

Two Torres Strait Islander elders have brought a case against the federal government over its action on climate change, with on-country hearings this week.

Voice campaigners confident despite new polling

The latest Newspoll shows less than half of those surveyed back the proposal for the Indigenous voice.

Voice architect accuses Dutton of being 'duplicitous'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been accused of going back on his word not to present the Indigenous voice referendum as an argument about race.

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From Goodes to Grant, racist 'gaslighting' decried

With the referendum on a First Nations voice due to be held later in the year, being online is becoming less safe for Indigenous people.

Dancers inspire at Torres Strait Islands festival

The Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival has come to a close on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait following days of celebrations.

Glitter is the new black in 'salacious' Indigenous show

The famed spiegeltent is returning to Wollongong and the star of First Nations cabaret Caboriginal is raring to go.

'Story of reconciliation' remembered on Mabo Day

National Reconciliation Week ends on the anniversary of the High Court's Mabo decision, honouring land rights activist Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo's legacy.

'House arrest' for alleged Woodside gas protester

A protester accused of releasing stench gas at Woodside's offices, forcing 2500 staff to be evacuated, has been bailed but can only leave her home for work.

Yarning circles bring culture and equality to classroom

An Indigenous education initiative is allowing pupils to practice equality while learning about bush gardens and traditional seasons in an outdoor environment.

Indigenous legal centre will improve access to justice

Legal Aid WA has launched an Aboriginal-staffed legal information call centre to bolster Indigenous people’s awareness and access to Legal Aid services.

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