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Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues.

Court to hear appeal over 'X' votes in voice referendum

Court to hear appeal over 'X' votes in voice referendum

Court to hear appeal over 'X' votes in voice referendum

Court to hear appeal over 'X' votes in voice referendum

The AEC could have mere days to change voting material ahead of the voice referendum if an appeal by Clive Palmer over counting 'X' votes as no is successful.

'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

A high profile critic of an Indigenous voice has compared the Uluru Statement to a "declaration of war" in an explosive speech weeks out from the referendum.

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'Hero' firefighter turned to drug making after deaths

'Hero' firefighter turned to drug making after deaths

A hero firefighter awarded for his bravery is in jail for trafficking drugs after a fall from grace that ended his career, including a $40 million business.

Referendum's 'strength is its simplicity': law experts

Referendum's 'strength is its simplicity': law experts

Law experts have assured voters the referendum proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution is legally safe.

Refugees and Indigenous Australians forge common bonds

Refugees and Indigenous Australians forge common bonds

Knowing that Indigenous culture in Australia has survived thousands of years gives refugees a sense of belonging and cultural safety, a study has found.

PM to seek cross-party consensus if 'yes' vote wins

PM to seek cross-party consensus if 'yes' vote wins

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a joint committee will oversee legislation to implement a voice to parliament if the referendum passes.

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Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

A pilot program is aiming to better understand the motivations behind First Nations youths who get behind the wheels of stolen cars and take them for joy-rides.

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

People voting against the proposed Indigenous voice are rallying in major cities, arguing the referendum has divided Australia.

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Two neighbouring households have used placards and paint to produce a striking metaphor of the opposing views on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Traditional owners have banned commercial fishing from an area of East Arnhem Land, citing concerns about gill-netting of dolphins, turtles, crocs and dugongs.

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

The 'yes' campaign's efforts to sway undecided voters in the lead up to the voice referendum has intensified ahead of first votes being cast in remote areas.

Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Ahead of the start of remote voting in the Indigenous voice referendum, the electoral umpire says enrolments and other plans are well in train.

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

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Land council slams Senator Price for colonisation cheer

The Central Land Council has taken Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to task for her comments about colonisation being only positive.

First Nations group wants youngsters to 'ring a rello'

The Uluru Youth Dialogue has launched a campaign to "ring a rello", asking young people to start a conversation with relatives about the voice referendum.

Community 'heartbroken' after sacred sandhills damaged

The SA Environment Department will conduct an inquiry into a bungled approval process that allowed an Aboriginal cultural heritage site to be destroyed.

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.

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'Yes' side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods

Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution as the referendum date looms.

'Yes' campaign to remain positive in face of negativity

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says maintaining a positive campaign focused on the opportunities associated with the voice will lead to its referendum success.

Gunbalanya community hosts Stone Country festival

The Stone Country Festival is the major cultural event for West Arnhem Land and Kakadu, featuring bands, art, sports and traditional Indigenous ceremonies.

Pat Dodson: from deaths in custody commission to voice

Labor Senator Pat Dodson is on leave while he battles cancer. He believes the generosity of Australians means the voice to parliament referendum can succeed.

Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

The rising of federal parliament for four weeks is expected to take some of the heat out of the Indigenous voice referendum debate.

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

The minister for Indigenous Australians has described an opponent's comments about British colonisation as offensive and a betrayal of Aboriginal people.

AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told

Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

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