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Robodebt could target Indigenous welfare recipients in remote areas

The Morrison government may target 'sensitive' welfare recipients with an automated debt recovery program to meet $600 million in savings.
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Ms Day's family welcome law change in Victoria

Public drunkenness will be decriminalised in Victoria on the eve of a coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman who died in police custody.
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Gurindji mob celebrate anniversary of Wave Hill Walk-Off

Today marks 53 years since hundreds of Gurindji stockmen and their families walked off Wave Hill protesting against poor working conditions and the theft of their...
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Government says Endeavour voyage will include Indigenous stories

Ken Wyatt says it is important to provide a view from the shore when a replica of James Cook's ship HMS Endeavour sails around the country.
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Archeology site sheds light on Aboriginal Australians 50,000 years ago

A site unearthed in the Kimberly region of Western Australia offers glimpses into First Nations life before and after the Ice Age.
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Pauline Hanson claims to have been given permission to climb Uluru

The controversial politician claims she was given permission to climb Uluru by a group that appears to have no official recognition.
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Altruistic or self-serving? Four things judges consider when sentencing politically-motivated crimes

The courts have provided little guidance on whether politically-motivated crimes are better or worse than crimes from 'common criminals'.

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'So moving': Kamilaroi song wins golden buzzer on Australia's Got Talent

A performance combining traditional music, dance and language with cutting-edge beats and multimedia has left a mark on the talent show judges.
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Cash splash aims to reinvent NT town as a Kakadu tourism hub

A $350 million deal for Kakadu National Park aims to boost tourist numbers and save the town of Jabiru.
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Aboriginal community in NT at 'severe risk' of running out of water

The country’s water crisis is coming to a head in the remote Northern Territory community of Yuendumu.
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'The greatest of all the big men': AFL legend Polly Farmer dies aged 84

Australia has lost one of its finest sportsmen with the passing of Australian Rules football legend Graham "Polly" Farmer.
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'I am proud and happy': WA Aboriginal Elder portrait wins people's Archibald

David Darcy's striking portrait of West Australian Aboriginal Elder Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward has won the 2019 Archibald Prize people's choice award.
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Northern Territory to build youth detention centre next to jail

NT Families Minister Dale Wakefield has ignored the Royal Commission by building a new youth justice centre next to an adult jail.
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How Indigenous designers are challenging the fashion industry

Fashion design today is being shaped by First Nations people at every level.
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Indigenous art from the Great Sandy Desert finds a place in fashion

Aboriginal artists from Western Australia's outback have teamed up with leading fashion label Gorman for a unique collaboration.
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'Racism must be called out': NRL to investigate online abuse of Latrell Mitchell

The boss of the NRL has praised Latrell Mitchell's decision to call out vile racial abuse on social media.
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'Historic moment': Next steps on Victoria's treaty negotiations

Victoria's Traditional Owners have one week left to nominate for a First People's Assembly which will help shape treaty negotiations.
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Baker Boy and Mojo Juju the big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards

The ‘fresh prince of Arnhem Land’ picked up the artist of the year award while Mojo Juju won best album and best song.
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NATSIAA 2019: Djambawa Marawili wins top Indigenous art prize

Ancient traditions meet modern technology at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
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Experts want clearer vision to close the gap on Indigenous eye health

Better access to eye testing, affordable glasses and timely medical treatment could save the sight of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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The Imagination Declaration of the Youth Forum read at Garma 2019

Read the full transcript of a powerful statement read on behalf of the Garma festival's youth forum.
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Crown Casino denies racially profiling Australian NBA star Ben Simmons

The basketball star, who recently signed the richest deal ever by an Australian athlete, claimed on social media he was denied entry to the gaming venue.
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Cultural preservation could lead to school curriculum changes

A pilot project has been given the green light to expand into another high school where organisers are looking at changing the curriculum to help preserve the...
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New scholarship enabling Indigenous students to help their communities

A number of Aboriginal students in Western Australia have been awarded an inaugural scholarship to help them with their schooling many decided to go into the...
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First recipients of new scholarship honouring William Cooper named

The generous fund honours the life and activism of Yorta Yorta leader William Cooper.
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Indigenous students work to keep traditional languages alive in the classroom

Year 11 and 12 students at Peel High in the regional New South Wales city of Tamworth are the first at their school to study the local Gamilaraay language.
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‘So happy’: Children’s book industry beckons young Indigenous women

A writing and illustration workshop seeks to nurture the next generation of Aboriginal storytellers.
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Experts say Indigenous knowledge will enrich science education

A move to incorporate Indigenous culture into the science curriculum is defended.
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'English is the fourth or fifth language': Binjari Kriol children's books come to Sydney

The series is aimed at lifting literacy rates in remote communities.
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Abysmal rates of Indigenous literacy ‘an abject failure of the education system’

The Executive Director of the Literacy for Life Foundation, Jack Beetson has slammed the education system for failing Aboriginal communities.
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Student midwives hoping to improve birthing on country options

Geographical isolation is not only a major challenge for Indigenous women giving birth, but also for those studying to be their midwives.
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Construction begins on Indigenous university housing for remote and regional students

A development at a university residential college will become the largest Indigenous tertiary residential program in Australia.
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Book swap aims to help lift Indigenous literacy

Tens of thousands of school children are being asked to swap a good book with their mates as part of a campaign to help improve literacy rates among Indigenous...
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Kimberley kids the focus of new school program

The West Australian state government has announced a new initiative aimed to improve the educational outcomes for students in the north-west.