AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.
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Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts
Banks must ask themselves some 'difficult questions' following a review by ASIC, which has resulted in refunds totalling millions for low-income customers.
‘Doesn’t bring her back’: death in custody preventable
Countless opportunities were missed to prevent the death in custody of an Aboriginal woman who had pleaded to be reunited with her children, a coroner says.
Culture takes centre stage in this ‘incredible’ musical
The retelling of a classic tale is bringing the cultural heritage of its 12-strong cast to centre stage in a celebration of love, storytelling and music.
Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia
Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.
Aboriginal women’s service tackling financial abuse
A grant of up to $200,000 will help an Aboriginal women's service tackle financial abuse in their community and build independence for survivors.
Indigenous people left ‘out in the cold’ by super funds
Australia's superannuation system is failing Indigenous people with some giving up on their funds due to rigid processes, research has found.
Indigenous kids in focus for ‘broken’ care system probe
The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.
Stories in the stars shared at science festival
Stories of the night sky, the enduring food practices of Aboriginal people and chats about death are all on the line-up of a science festival.
Climate ruling exposes gap in government duty of care
Australian law needs to adapt, experts say after a court ruled the Commonwealth owes no duty of care to citizens on the front line of climate change.
First Nations hepatitis B risks revealed in study
A study of more than 700 people living with a unique strain of hepatitis B, predominantly affecting Indigenous people, has found severe risks to liver health.
‘Deepest pain’ felt as landmark climate case dismissed
As a landmark climate case is dismissed by a federal court, the Torres Strait Islander men behind the action are vowing to keep fighting for their homelands.
Elders’ legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end
The Federal Court is due to hand down a decision in the Australian Climate Case, brought by Torres Strait Islander Elders who fear for the future of their home.
Fears heritage-listed rock art at risk from gas project
A vast collection of rock art has been recognised as a World Heritage site but advocates warn the engravings are under threat from industrial expansion.
Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates
Demand for Indigenous products across the Asia-Pacific region is strong, as the founder of this chocolate manufacturing business well knows.
Distressed community still calling for truth-telling
"How can we embrace our future without acknowledging our past" is the question being posed by the former chair of a scrapped truth-telling inquiry.
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Bid for World Heritage rock art listing ramps up
Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.
Family ‘validated’ over coroner’s police racism finding
A police force says it won't tolerate racism in its ranks but the family of an teenager shot by an officer say they're not holding their breath for change.
Top cop admits racism ‘truth’ after fatal teen shooting
Racism within a police force will no longer be tolerated by its top cop after a coroner handed down her findings into the fatal shooting of an Indigenous teen.
Ex-NRL flyer ‘relieved’ after cops drop drug, cash case
A former NRL star is looking forward to getting on with his life after drug and stolen property accusations against him were tossed out of court.
‘Utterly disrespectful’: grieving family slam top cop
A coroner has found a police force has the hallmarks of institutional racism, as a grieving family expressed their disappointment in its commissioner.
Indigenous excellence honoured in NAIDOC’s 50th year
Indigenous change-makers, including a doctor, an AFL legend and a celebrated performer, have been recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards.
This artist wants culture valued beyond NAIDOC Week
As NAIDOC Week celebrates 50 years of "strength, vision and legacy" artists are calling for Indigenous culture to be valued every day of the year.
‘Sense of belonging’ helps Indigenous kids at school
Support for Indigenous students including cultural activities, mentoring and connection with Elders is making a difference to attendance, grades and confidence.
The disease impacting Indigenous kids’ development
Early detection is key to ensure children thrive as clinical data reveals more than a third of Indigenous children experience "fluctuating" ear disease.
Youth justice in crisis before teen’s death: coroner
A coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention says he might recommend another inquiry into the facility.
Truth-telling inquiry splits on final report findings
Three of the five leaders of an Indigenous truth-telling inquiry did not endorse the key findings in one of its two final reports.
Telco misdeeds sharpen case for Indigenous leadership
Repeated misconduct by major telcos in selling to remote communities highlights the need to embed Indigenous leaders, a corporate adviser says.
‘Animals treated better’ than Indigenous teen: family
An Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in detention was subjected to "barbarous and criminal" neglect, his mother says as an inquest into his death resumes.
‘Good medicine’: playgroup brings generational joy
Children, Elders and the parents and caregivers in between are finding joy in an intergenerational playgroup, where stories are shared and language passed down.
‘They’re monsters’: teen’s murderers get life in prison
The mother of a murdered Indigenous boy says her son's killers are "monsters", after the man who delivered the fatal blows was jailed for at least 22 years.