Coroner findings spark call for Indigenous health fix
A coroner's inquest findings highlight why the Queensland government needs to deliver on healthcare in Indigenous communities, the opposition says.
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Thousands Gather in Queensland for ‘Yes’ Campaign
Community events held across the Sunshine State on Sunday saw thousands of Queenslanders come together in support of the 'Yes' campaign for Indigenous constitutional recognition through a Voice to Parliament.
Dutton hits out at corporates for backing ‘yes’ vote
The opposition leader has taken aim at big companies for donating to the 'yes' campaign and accused firms of trying to "please people in the Twittersphere".
‘Systems failed’ in rheumatic heart disease deaths
An inquest has found health systems failed three women from a remote Queensland community who had rheumatic heart disease and died within 18 months.
Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice
Large crowds have attended "Come Together for Yes" rallies nationwide to promote the vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Family won’t give up on missing mum and sibling
The children of Veronica Lockyer, who vanished in WA more than 20 years ago with their baby sister, say they'll never give up looking for the pair.
Ex-cop loses bid to block questions at shooting inquest
A Northern Territory court has ruled against ex-constable Zachary Rolfe in his bid not to answer questions at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teen.
Consider the generations when opening and closing mines
As mines open, developers are urged to consider the knowledge of generations who have come before and who should be part of planning for eventual closure.
‘Egregious breach’: Teen’s sentence cut after isolation
An Aboriginal teen who spent more than two years on remand in a Queensland youth detention centre was in solitary confinement for much of that time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exhibition delves into Australia’s ‘secret war’
A mixed-media exhibition in Mildura explores Australia's past through the looking glass of renowned Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.
Climate change takes a toll on island communities
The Federal Court has wrapped up on-country hearings in the Torres Strait Islands and Cairns for the Australian Climate Case, hearing stories of destruction.
Voice shouldn’t be treated as political issue: senator
Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.
Climate change threatens all island life, hearing told
The Australian climate case has moved to Saibai, where the Federal Court has heard evidence from Torres Strait Islanders about the effects of rising seas.
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.
Support for Indigenous voice slips to losing position
People in favour of enshrining an Indigenous voice in the constitution are in the minority for the first time, according to one survey.
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.
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.
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.
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.