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Lex Wotton says he can finally relax after the Queensland Government dropped its appeal against a federal court ruling which found police had been racist in their...

A compelling photo series that explores the Muslim faith in Indigenous Australia, visually breaking down preconceived ideas and showing a rich and diverse section...

Thousands of Australians have signed a petition calling for the Aboriginal flag to fly permanently alongside the Australian and NSW flags on Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sydney Mardi Gras 2017

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COMMENT: Protests and parades: on being queer and Indigenous

Dr Sandy O'Sullivan first attended the Mardi Gras parade 32 years ago, and reflects on some of the growth and change she has seen in this time.

NITV News

Inside the invisible world of early Indigenous LGBTI Mardi Gras activism

A new exhibition delves into the world of Indigenous LGBTI people during the heady early days of the Sydney Mardi Gras to now.

23 Feb 2017 - 9:58am

'Major!' documentary: the story of a true hero of LGBTQI rights

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Northern Territory stars to shine bright at Mardi Gras

Get ready for glam, gals and glitter as the Northern Territory float for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is racy, roaring and ready to go!

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Step by step, the First Nations lead the way at Mardi Gras

“We gather too often for inequality. This is an opportunity to focus on the celebration of their lives and achievements.”

Comment, Community & Achievement

Celebrating diversity and learning from inspiring groups and individuals across our nations

Sport

Riding the wave of Surfest success: Russ Molony wins Wandiyali Indigenous Classic

They say three times a charm, but for Central coast surfer and Guringai man from Darkinjung country, Russell Molony begs to differ. He’s scored the top spot at Surfest...

Art meets Fashion

Artists from Mornington Island star in their own fashion campaign

Local women from Mornington Island, QLD have been working with designer and curator Grace Lillian Lee

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COMMENT: What does it take to truly be 'One of Us'?

A question posed in a survey on national identity from countries around the globe has sparked controversy. The findings suggest that your birthplace may not be as...

17 Feb 2017 - 4:37pm

COMMENT: Batman vs Wonga: what our place names say about who we are

The electorate of Batman is finally set for a name change, potentially to Simon Wonga, but is this gesture purely symbolic; is it erasing history; or could it be...

Indigenous innovations

Mick Davis: A diamond in the rough for agricultural engineering

This Torres Strait Islander businessman has become an inspiration with his innovative ideas that continue to help Australian labourers.

COMMENT

COMMENT: Take me to your Aboriginal leader?

As we wait for the Prime Minister to announce the new line up of the next incarnation of the Indigenous Advisory Council, it is a good time to reflect on the term...

The Conversation

COMMENT: In Australia, land of the 'fair go', not everyone gets an equal slice of the pie

Do you feel like live within a 'fair go' system?

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Commissioner appointed for SA treaty talks

South Australia has chosen a well known Indigneous leader to head up treaty negotiations.

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From Canada's frozen far north to Down Under: 'The Jerry Cans' heat things up with their Australian tour

Fast rising northern stars, The Jerry Cans, who are known for creating music inspired by their hometown of Iqaluit, Nunavut in Canada's frozen far north, are...

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Music and Culture

Inuk throat singer makes music with cultural meanings

Most people wouldn’t survive temperatures below -40 degrees, but Inuk woman Nancy Mike's musical career thrives off Canada's Arctic winters.

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Deadly divas - best Indigenous drag acts to watch this Mardi Gras

Bold, beckoning and black, Indigenous performers are dominating the drag scene

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Surfer Otis Carey makes the cover of Tracks, three years after rival mag called him 'apeish'

Indigneous pro surfer makes the cover of Tracks magazine, almost three years after a rival magazine ran an article calling him "ape-ish".

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Wotton 'relieved' after Government drops Palm Island racism appeal

Lex Wotton says he can finally relax after the Queensland Government dropped its appeal against a federal court ruling which found police had been racist in their...

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COMMENT: Racism stems from power, control, inequity, and greed - not our identity

Scott Gorringe explores how Aboriginal identities have been defined by outdated racial ideologies to assert difference rather than promote and encourage positive...

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