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Police tasered man six times before death, coroner told

Police tasered man six times before death, coroner told

Ashley Charles Washington died at Toowoomba in December 2020 after allegedly attacking a police dog and its handler, leading to multiple taser hits.

PM brushes off voice poll as 'yes' campaign ramps up

PM brushes off voice poll as 'yes' campaign ramps up

PM brushes off voice poll as 'yes' campaign ramps up

PM brushes off voice poll as 'yes' campaign ramps up

Grants of up to $15,000 will be available for events backing the Indigenous voice referendum in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.

Blak Angels make investing in startups their business

Blak Angels make investing in startups their business

Blak Angels make investing in startups their business

Blak Angels make investing in startups their business

A joint initiative by the US State Department and the Minderoo Foundation aims to increase investment by First Nations entrepreneurs in Indigenous businesses.

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Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Despite polling showing a slip in support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, the prime minister remains optimistic that a referendum can succeed.

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous university students from across the country will come together at Monash University in Melbourne this week for five days of competitive sport.

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

Australia's inaugural First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed, who started in April, has a lot of issues on his agenda from human rights to climate change.

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Torres Strait Islander elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai have joined a global campaign to have climate change addressed by the International Court of Justice.

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Qld national park returned to traditional owners

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

More than 79,000 hectares of Boodjamulla National Park has been returned to the land’s traditional owners, the Waanyi people.

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Despite federal parliament taking a break for winter, politicians will keep the heat on the proposal for an Indigenous voice.

Cycle of poverty leaves thousands of children hungry

Cycle of poverty leaves thousands of children hungry

Cycle of poverty leaves thousands of children hungry

Cycle of poverty leaves thousands of children hungry

About 17 per cent of WA children live with food insecurity, with those from low-income Indigenous and refugee families the most likely to suffer, a report says

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Vote 'yes' and make our lives better, say land councils

Heads of the NT land councils have travelled to Canberra to speak with politicians about the 2023 Barunga Declaration in support of an Indigenous voice.

Security upgrade at troubled WA youth detention centre

Security upgrade at troubled WA youth detention centre

Security upgrade at troubled WA youth detention centre

Security upgrade at troubled WA youth detention centre

Prison officers from adult facilities will be sent to WA's troubled youth detention centre under a new plan to improve safety and care for staff and detainees.

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Labor accused of reintroducing cashless debit cards

Changes to income management schemes have been described as bringing back the cashless debit card under a new name.

Calls for delay to 'shambolic' WA heritage laws

Calls for delay to 'shambolic' WA heritage laws

Calls for delay to 'shambolic' WA heritage laws

Calls for delay to 'shambolic' WA heritage laws

The WA opposition is tabling a petition with almost 30,000 signatures calling for the state's Indigenous heritage protection laws to be postponed.

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Voice to close the gap, not fuel culture wars: minister

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has faced questions about the scope of issues on which the voice would advise parliament and executive government.

Real-time reporting of Indigenous custody deaths begins

The federal government has launched a way of reporting on Indigenous deaths in custody in real time, in a bid to improve transparency.

A shimmer covers the wall of Souths' new home ground

A newly designed artwork celebrating the native sea life that calls Kamay Botany Bay home is covering the walls of the South Sydney Rabbitohs new home ground.

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.

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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'

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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