First Voice to parliament urges meaningful change
Australia's first Voice to Parliament has a "heavy burden" to prove itself but presents an opportunity to create better lives for First Nations people.
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‘Undeniable’: police label ex-cop a racist at inquest
The police officer who shot Kumanjayi Walker in a botched arrest has been labelled a racist by his former employer at an inquest into the death.
Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages
The suffering and injustice caused to Indigenous people who worked for little or no wages under discriminatory laws has been acknowledged by the government.
Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move
The Queensland government has been accused of pushing through laws ending the path to treaty and truth-telling without consultation, sparking outrage.
Indigenous leader locked up for ‘calculated’ $1m theft
Indigenous leader Geoff Clark and his son Jeremy have been sentenced after they were found guilty of stealing almost $1 million from Aboriginal organisations.
‘Cruel, inhuman’: justice laws to violate human rights
New youth justice laws will likely increase the number of children in detention and put pressure on packed facilities, a state government admits.
Taking a deep dive into Queensland’s pearling history
Inspired by her mother's stories, a Torres Strait Islander woman is exploring the lives of Indigenous men who worked in the pearling industry.
Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden
A community has established a garden in the hopes of reconnecting young people with culture and Country through elders' stories and hands-on learning.
Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates
Governments must get serious in supporting 'woefully underfunded' community organisations as a report reveals the startling rate of Indigenous child removals.
‘Historic’ treaty negotiations a step towards justice
The clock is ticking for Victoria to strike a treaty deal as state and Indigenous leaders begin negotiations after more than eight years of preparations.
Indigenous man repeatedly tasered, sedated before death
Police's decision to repeatedly taser an Indigenous man during an arrest was appropriate, a coroner has ruled.
Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity
Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will re-open submissions despite the state government's vow to abolish the process.
Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food
A pop-up cafe stacked with native ingredients is the latest feat of Indigenous chef Sharon Winsor, who has spent her career highlighting the power of bush food.
Indigenous dancer flying from strength to strength
A 17-year-old Indigenous circus performer has big dreams for her future in acrobatics, while also giving back to the community that has supported her journey.
G20 leaders urged to take youth voices seriously
As a major economic summit gets underway in Brazil, a young Indigenous man from Darwin hopes the voices of young people will be heard by world leaders.
New parents urged to ‘make the call’ on mental health
New parents are struggling with their mental health, a perinatal anxiety and depression helpline says as it records a surge in calls from Indigenous families.
Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services
Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.
Domestic violence continues to ravage Indigenous women
Indigenous women represent one-third of deaths related to domestic and family violence since June, say advocates who are calling for action.
Discrimination case launched over child removals
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.
Leaps and bounds: program helps Indigenous graduates
Charities will go head to head at a philanthropic pitching event, including one with a program helping Indigenous kids transition from school to university.
New Zealand treaty protests to climax in capital
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are expected to march against reforms to the Treaty of Waitangi in Wellington.
Indigenous groups want more from truth-telling inquiry
A minor party's proposed truth-telling commission needs major changes to succeed in addressing historical and contemporary injustice, Indigenous groups say.
High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages
The High Court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.
Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high
One in 27 Aboriginal men are in custody in NSW, the highest proportion ever recorded.
Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom
Negotiations on Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people will begin within days as the state opposition demands the public has a say.
Instafamous Quokka-island’s dark past remembered
Indigenous leaders will gather to honour the spirits of 4000 men and boys imprisoned on Rottnest Island over more than 90 years.
Mission to inspire generation of Indigenous pharmacists
Yuwi pharmacist and academic Dr Jared Miles has made it his mission to address the under-representation of Indigenous people in his field.
Oliver pulls book over Indigenous Australians offence
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation has described Jamie Oliver's book Billy and the Epic Escape as disrespectful.
Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores
The nearest supermarket rival to Coles and Woolworths says it's focused on trying to woo new customers rather than expanding its chain of Australian stores.
Truth-telling in limbo after minister cancels meeting
The Queensland government has postponed plans to discuss the Path to Treaty process, ensuring a truth-telling and healing inquiry's future is in limbo.
Nine grocery items bill tops $100 in remote community
Some Indigenous communities are paying twice as much for groceries as people in capital cities, a consumer advocacy organisation investigation has found.