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Crowds swathed in pink light candles for little girl

Crowds swathed in pink light candles for little girl

Thousands of people have attended sombre candlelight vigils across Australia to honour and grieve for a little girl, many wearing her beloved colour pink.

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

'Risky' co-sleeping likely caused death of three babies

The "risky" co-sleeping of three babies by their parents and siblings likely caused their deaths, a coroner has found as she recommended prevention measures.

Traditional owners want say in managing totem species

Traditional owners want say in managing totem species

Traditional owners want say in managing totem species

Traditional owners want say in managing totem species

Dingoes, emus and other iconic species are culturally significant for Indigenous Australians. They want more say in managing and protecting them.

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Remote community solar project to cut diesel and bills

Remote community solar project to cut diesel and bills

Cheaper electricity bills, local jobs and clean energy are set to flow from a landmark solar power project owned and operated by a remote Aboriginal community.

Remote community demands safe housing in extreme heat

Remote community demands safe housing in extreme heat

A remote Aboriginal community is taking legal action against their government for failing to provide safe housing in extreme heat.

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australians need to know thousands of Aboriginal people died defending Country with spears, says one of the activists who founded the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

The coalition's hardline plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of ''fair go" Australian values has drawn widespread criticism.

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Historic deal sealed for world-famous tourist drawcard

Historic deal sealed for world-famous tourist drawcard

Historic deal sealed for world-famous tourist drawcard

Historic deal sealed for world-famous tourist drawcard

Traditional Owners will be the big winners of an historic revenue shake-up after changes to the 99-year lease for the national park that includes Uluru.

Fake embassy, government officials fleecing diaspora

Fake embassy, government officials fleecing diaspora

Fake embassy, government officials fleecing diaspora

Fake embassy, government officials fleecing diaspora

Aggressive fraudsters posing as embassy officials and police are targeting diaspora communities, some making away with huge sums.

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Alice Springs will go ahead with Australia Day formalities without the mayor, who says the January 26 celebration harms parts of her community.

Accused unable to front court after alleged imam attack

Accused unable to front court after alleged imam attack

Accused unable to front court after alleged imam attack

Accused unable to front court after alleged imam attack

One of three people arrested over an alleged attack on a Muslim religious leader has remained in the court cells because he was not fit to face a magistrate.

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Fed-up Aboriginal land councils are demanding a territory government drop its "racist" policies and engage with them on crime and economic development.

Death in custody case under scrutiny as ministers meet

Death in custody case under scrutiny as ministers meet

Death in custody case under scrutiny as ministers meet

Death in custody case under scrutiny as ministers meet

Deaths in custody and tougher youth crime laws will be a focus as a peak Indigenous group meets to discuss Closing the Gap progress with government ministers.

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Hate speech laws based on race, say Muslim groups

The discovery of an explosives-laden caravan revealed to be a hoax has prompted hasty new laws that protect only some Australians, Muslim groups say.

Unity call to end hate attacks on Muslim Australians

Political and faith leaders call for unity to stamp out hateful attacks against the Muslim community on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

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Leave Lebanon now, but for some, it's not that easy

Lebanese Australians are watching on in horror as Israel bombs southern parts of Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, levelling buildings and killing hundreds.

Court to hear police protest shutdown application

Police will try to shut down planned protests and vigils on the anniversary of Hamas's Israel terrorist attack, a moved slammed as an attack on human rights.

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The government’s Indigenous health investment is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to stop Aboriginal men dying preventable deaths.

Is corporate Australia leaving Asian-Aussies behind?

Just three per cent of senior management positions in Australian businesses are held by Asian-Australians, prompting calls for a greater focus on diversity.

Indigenous language program for patients takes flight

A Northern Territory medical service is breaking down barriers with a program using animated videos to explain patients' rights in local Indigenous languages.

Tops tip: Gardening on Country turns lids into tools

An Indigenous business from Victoria, Gardening on Country, is creating hand-made home gardening tools from recycled plastic lids.

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Racial exclusion lingers over the Moomba Festival but organisers and authorities are keen to make this year's event more inclusive.

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