Tonnes of debris removed from ‘trashed’ remote beach
It took a team of 18 people six days to remove the plastic, ghost nets and other debris from a remote Top End beach just 190 metres long.
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Matriarchy in motion: dancers bring Country to stage
An all-female dance clan is taking its love song to Country, culture and matriarchy to one of Australia's most iconic stages.
Wearing the ‘many hats’ of a remote health worker
In a remote community of 150 people health workers wear 'many hats' but one of the clinic's four staff wouldn't have it any other way.
Coroner urges ban on ‘ineffective’ spit hoods
Spit hoods are ineffective in protecting against transmissible diseases and should be banned in prisons and hospitals, a coroner says.
Native foods heroed in fight against chronic disease
Concerned about rates of chronic diseases, Indigenous communities and researchers have worked together to develop a lower sugar alternative to soft drink.
How Indigenous culture is enriching preschoolers’ days
Parents and children are learning together at one preschool, which has embedded Indigenous language and culture into each day's events.
One mum’s baby bundles become life-changing charity
A pack of newborn clothes posted online and a conversation with a social worker were the beginnings of a charity focused on Indigenous mums and their babies.
Indigenous deaths in custody reach ‘horrific’ high
Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979/80, with advocates calling for action on incarceration rates.
The smell of native grasses reviving women’s knowledge
Indigenous women are tapping into an ancient knowledge of native grains, harvesting and cooking with them, through their sense of smell.
‘Obscene’ rates of Indigenous child removals persist
Indigenous children continue to be removed from family at 'obscene' rates, as advocates urge an overhaul of how child protection is approached.
Disunity as Aboriginal people hear ‘powerful’ apology
Indigenous leaders have hailed a state's formal apology for past injustices while lamenting persistent ploys to make the population a "political football".
‘Breaks my heart’: mum’s anguish as teen inquest ends
The mother of a teen who fatally self-harmed in custody says she understands why her son took his life after a coroner delivered his inquest findings.
Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food
On an Aboriginal-owned station in one of the country's most remote regions, wild cattle are looked at as a solution after decades of causing problems.
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Uluru’s Ayers Rock Resort to be sold to US company
A unique deal will return large parcels of land to Traditional Owners, with more than $500 million tipped to flow to First Nations communities.
Barriers hinder Indigenous dementia support on Country
Indigenous people are at higher risk of developing dementia, but getting a diagnosis and support can be fraught with barriers, especially in remote regions.
‘All eyes on us’: triennial spotlights Indigenous art
Ten immersive, large-scale artworks are featured in the fifth iteration of the Indigenous Art Triennial, focused on themes of renewal, resistance and rebirth.
Action urged as ‘bad systems’ violate children’s rights
'Tough on crime' measures are pushing problems down the road, advocates say as a report into youth justice reveals children's rights are being violated.
Remote communities still lagging in digital world
While digital participation is increasing in remote communities, significant barriers remain for Indigenous people to get online, a study has found.
AI could improve Indigenous lives, but comes with risks
In community hands, AI has the power to improve lives and move the dial on some closing the gap targets, but there are some dangers to the technology.
‘Our Rocky’: telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian
In 1964, Frank Roberts travelled to Japan to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Now his story is being told by his cousin in a one-woman show.
‘Kiara deserved justice’: months jail over mum’s death
The grieving family of a woman killed by her partner's homemade gun says the man's "lenient" three-month prison sentence sends a dangerous message.
Cop guilty verdict hailed as win for Indigenous rights
A sergeant has become the first serving police officer to be found criminally responsible for the death of an Aboriginal person in a police operation in NSW.
Kids targeted by racism feel it ‘deep in their soul’
Indigenous students are being increasingly targeted by racism, with concerns raised about how schools are handling complaints of discrimination.
‘Phenomenal’ rates of violence against Indigenous women
The 16 Days of Activism against gendered violence will focus on ending digital abuse, with those on the frontline saying access to new phones can save lives.
Wearable stories: an Indigenous counter to fast fashion
Stories are stitched into each garment of one Indigenous-owned fashion label and now an exhibition is celebrating the brand's journey.
Family law system not safe for Indigenous women: study
First Nations women experiencing family violence face a law system that is fraught with barriers to access justice, a report has found.
Indigenous teen traumatised by gunpoint arrest blunder
Police have apologised to an Aboriginal teenager who was mistakenly pulled from a bus and arrested as his family calls for officers to be stood down.
Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering
Indigenous students with a passion for STEM are being introduced to the world of engineering, with hands-on workshops, site visits and cultural activities.
Library fellows find Indigenous stories behind archives
Two Aboriginal women are among the winners of the 2026 Queensland State Library Fellowships, with both examining the archives from an Indigenous perspective.
Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids
Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.
Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes
The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.