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Catch up on the latest from Australia's national dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander news service.

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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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Australia’s political leaders promise to work towards Indigenous recognition

The PM and opposition leader have pledges to cooperate with each other and with their Indigenous colleagues to bring about constitutional recognition.
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Vincent Namatjira wins $100,000 art prize for 'startling' self-portrait

The winning artwork refers to the first contact between Indigenous Australians and James Cook.
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Don’t take Indigenous voters for granted, activists say

Thirty three per cent of the Northern Territory's Indigenous people are not enrolled to vote. Will that change?
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New WA Budget prioritises reducing Indigenous incarceration

The WA budget also focuses on Aboriginal health, mental health services, Ranger programs, protecting Murujuga, tackling domestic violence and suicide prevention.
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How strangers stopped more than 100 Aboriginal women going to jail

The women feared imprisonment because Western Australia jails people for unpaid fines.
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My Health Record opt-out difficult for remote communities

An Indigenous peak health body says health practitioners in a remote community haven’t been adequately trained to advise patients on opting out of My Health Record.
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Arrests, tear gas as police quash Don Dale youth 'escape attempt'

Police end a major disturbance at Darwin's notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, defending the use of tear gas despite being in breach of royal commission...
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Morrison weighs in on battle over remote housing

Federal funding for remote housing expired in June with no new agreement signed.
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Borroloola 'photo opportunity' turns out badly for Abbott

Tony Abbott’s first visit to remote communities as special envoy of Indigenous affairs has been met with fierce opposition.
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Former military chief to take on top Indigenous job

The former Vice Chief of the Defence Force will come out of retirement to lead the federal Department of Indigneous Affairs.
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WA government turns down settlement for Denishar Woods

Supporters wanted an upfront payment of $3.2 million for the girl who was left incapacitated by a massive electrical shock.
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Leaders urge speedy inquest into Swan River deaths

With the families calling for answers about the police pursuit, Indigenous leaders say the inquest into the deaths of two teenagers should happen soon.