Chronic conditions on the rise among Indigenous people
The number of Indigenous people smoking daily has dropped, while mental health conditions have risen, the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.
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Troubled New Caledonia at ‘turning point’: New Zealand
Veteran Kiwi foreign minister Winston Peters has travelled to Paris to deliver a speech urging France to consider new constitutional futures for New Caledonia.
‘Tell the truth’: Indigenous family’s plea for justice
Kumanjayi Walker's family members have called for truth as the long-running inquest into his death draws to a close.
MPs on notice as key review targets ‘entrenched’ racism
Australian leaders are being urged to set an example to eliminate racism through a national plan involving sweeping legal and behavioural changes.
‘Incredible’ return of carved tree inspires community
The return of a carved tree to Gamilaraay people will reconnect them to their ancestors, cultural practices, lores and inspire future generations, elders say.
Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell
Domestic and family violence, and insecure housing are among the issues driving up the numbers of Indigenous women in Australia's prison system, advocates say.
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.
‘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.