PM avoids Palestine, CFMEU at major party conference
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the NSW Labor Conference but didn't touch two key issues causing tension among delegates.
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NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state
A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.
‘Loud and clear’: elder reflects on lifetime of stories
South Australian elders are being celebrated in a new documentary, 'There I was, here I am', featuring the stories of three Aboriginal trailblazers.
Decolonising youth justice to keep kids out of prison
Investment in culturally appropriate diversion programs is needed to prevent the incarceration of Indigenous children, a study has found.
‘Matter of time’ before 16-year-old boy died in custody
The prison watchdog has told an inquest for the first juvenile to die in WA detention he had raised concerns about detainees dying in custody.
Forging pathways for young mob to reach the sky
First Nations students across 29 remote and regional communities will have an opportunity to experience the aviation industry through an Indigenous-led program.
Threatened fish species thrown a restoration raft
Considered a threatened species in NSW, the olive perchlet will return to the Murray-Darling Basin in small rafts designed to act as habitat for the tiny fish.
Banks lashed for ripping off poorer customers
The market watchdog has slammed four major banks for causing financial distress to more than two million Australians by systematically overcharging on fees.
‘Shocking’ treatment of Indigenous teen at watch house
Advocates are dismayed at the behaviour of three police officers who forcefully restrained an Indigenous teen in detention.
Indigenous voice advocates ‘not giving up’ after defeat
Heartened by the millions of Australians who voted 'yes', advocates of an Indigenous voice to parliament will not give up despite the referendum result.
Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence
Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.
Freedom Ride protest remembered six decades on
Two plaques have been unveiled in Sydney, one in honour of Charles Perkins and the other marking the Freedom Ride protest he led across regional NSW in 1965.
Alice looks beyond curfew to long-term social solutions
A curfew imposed on Alice Springs has calmed violence in the Northern Territory town as its community looks for long-term solutions to crime and other issues.
Indigenous stories and history caught on camera
Aunty Barbara McGrady has spent decades documenting First Nations people, events and stories and now her work is on display in a major solo exhibition.
Sights set on cataract surgery for Indigenous people
First Nations people are more likely to suffer blindness at a younger age but an Indigenous health program is restoring sight for dozens of patients at a time.
Prisoners should be kept 72 hours not 21 days: coroner
Prisoners should be kept in watch houses for a maximum of 72 hours, not 21 days, says a coroner following an inquest into the deaths of two women in custody.
Connecting business and culture in remote Queensland
A consulting business in a remote Cape York community may seem unusual to some but for Sheridan Teitzel, it's at the heart of what she does.
Push for Indigenous truth-telling amid voice ‘silence’
The Albanese government is being urged to make progress on Indigenous truth-telling with people left "hurting" following the voice referendum defeat.
New governor-general to put an arm around Aussies
Former lawyer and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn promises to put humanity as a top order of her time as 28th governor-general.
Remote housing fix needed to ‘get real’ on closing gap
Homes in Queensland's remote communities are chronically overcrowded, and waiting lists for social housing blowing out, sparking calls for federal funding.
Indigenous kids ‘suffering in silence’ with ear disease
More than 26 per cent of First Nations children suffer undiagnosed ear disease and one-in-five live with undetected hearing loss.
Students help keep the Blak fire burning through art
An immersive art exhibition is on display for NAIDOC Week, featuring works created by students, under the guidance of First Nations creatives.
Cops slammed for letting kids pretend to be criminals
Police liaison officers have been accused of letting kids pretend to be criminals in a paddy wagon at a NAIDOC event in Brisbane before the vehicle was removed.
Probe into police altercation with Indigenous elder
The foster mother of an Indigenous woman whose police shooting death is under coronial investigation has been injured after she was knocked over by an officer.
NAIDOC is a time for ‘Blak, loud and proud’ celebration
NAIDOC Week begins on Sunday under the theme 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud', which was chosen in response to October's Voice referendum defeat.
Indigenous excellence on full view in NAIDOC awards
Indigenous excellence has been recognised at the NAIDOC Awards in Adelaide, with 10 people recognised for their contributions to their communities.
Filicide study finds action needed to keep kids safe
An Australian study into the killing of children by their parents has emphasised the strong connection between a history of domestic violence and filicide.
Police lock down red centre again after more violence
Northern Territory police have declared a three-night curfew in Alice Springs following a weekend of violent crimes as NAIDOC week celebrations started.
‘Pressure-relief valve’: curfew hits Alice Springs
A three-night curfew has been declared to defuse tensions in Alice Springs after a weekend of violent crimes, including a brawl involving 80 people.
Tech and tradition helping island’s koalas survive fire
Cultural knowledge and new technology combine to help protect a Queensland island's unique marsupial residents from the threat of fire.
Victoria to axe lucrative private prison deal early
Two prisons will close in Victoria with inmates moved to facilities including a $1.1 billion state-of-the-art prison that's been mothballed since 2022.