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$194 million in support to end domestic violence suffered by First Nations victims
The Albanese government tables their response to the landmark two-year inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
'Everything was such a shock to me': The reality behind the rising number of out-of-home children
Advocates call for urgent action to implement a commissioner for young people in New South Wales, with First Nations children 12 times more likely to be in out-of-home care.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
'Our publishing standards fell short': Where Jamie Oliver's children's book went wrong
Jamie Oliver has become embroiled in controversy after criticism his new book stereotypes Indigenous Australians. Here's where it all went wrong.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Book Publishing Industry
Jamie Oliver apologises and withdraws children's book over offence to Indigenous Australians
An Australian subplot in Jamie Oliver's new children's book has been accused of engaging in cultural appropriation and contributing to "erasure, trivialisation, and stereotyping of First Nations peoples and experiences".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Book Publishing Industry
The Older Women's Network supporting French rape victim
How 'love and solidarity' led this Older Women's Network to support French rape victim Gisele Pelicot.
Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sexual Offences
Indigenous tourism on the rise but operators want more support
Australia’s Indigenous tourism sector offers visitors a unique window into one of the world’s oldest living cultures. However, industry leaders say the sector is being overlooked.
Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
'We've put down our spears, we're using our voice': Mob react to Lidia Thorpe
The fallout from Lidia Thorpe’s message to the king has made global headlines. But what do Indigenous Australians make of the interaction? From 'Not really accurate' to 'very ballsy' First Nations people weight in.
Duration: 23 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
Regional News
Government's housing pitch meets cynical response in remote WA
Advocates say overcrowding in government-owned houses in the Kimberley is straining resources, contributing to poor living conditions, and exacerbating health and social issues.
Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Indigenous Protocols
Sisters mull mum's 1968 imprisonment that sparked national outcry
In 1968, a young Aboriginal woman was jailed for manslaughter when her baby died. It shone a light on the terrible living conditions of Indigenous people in this outback town.
Published: Source: 7.30Topic: Indigenous Australians
WWII plane shot down on remote WA beach took stash of diamonds with it
How do millions of dollars worth of diamonds go missing on a beach? Most Australians have never heard of the Dakota diamonds mystery, but the drama is still unfolding on the remote north-west coast.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: History
Man who attempted to hide woman's body after Darwin hit-and-run released on appeal
A man who covered up an Indigenous woman's hit-and-run death on a Darwin highway has had his sentence reduced on appeal, with the NT Court of Criminal Appeal finding the sentence was manifestly excessive.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts
DV costs the NT economy up to $600m a year. A landmark inquest asked how much territory lives are worth
The NT coroner has announced a second inquiry into domestic violence, before the government has even committed to the recommendations in the first. So what's next in the fight to end the crisis?
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence
The Northern Territory's 'unrelenting horror' of violence against women is our national shame
Eight more Aboriginal women in the Northern Territory are dead this year with barely been a pip in parliament or national media. Have we become desensitised to the violence?
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence
What's on the agenda for Queensland's new government?
Premier David Crisafulli and his team have a long list of priorities they hope to achieve, including reforming the public service, easing the housing crisis, improving cost of living stress, and strengthening Queensland's health system.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government
Republicans and monarchists were in the crowds clamouring to see the royal couple this week. One thing united them
A protest about Indigenous reparation, questions over a Republic and the Big C shadowed the King's 17th visit to Australia. But he gave it his all.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty
150 years after her remains were exhumed and sent overseas, the Wagonga lady is home
The Wagonga lady is one of more than 1,700 ancestors returned to Australia from overseas collections in the past three decades, but many more remain to be found and returned.
Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Aboriginal
'Our systems are built to maintain white privilege': Race discrimination commissioner releases plan to end racism
A wide-ranging document on how to tackle racism in Australia has found existing measures are "ad-hoc" and "ineffective".
Published: Source: triple j HackTopic: Discrimination
Lidia Thorpe rips up censure motion
During a press conference, Lidia Thorpe ripped up a censure motion issued in the Senate after her King Charles protest in October.
Duration: 17 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics
Federal government tells Queensland's LNP to 'hold your horses' on truth-telling inquiry
Fears "Voice, Treaty, Truth is dead in Queensland" as new government moves to officially shut down truth-telling inquiry.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
'I always watched my nan do this': Young women create and model traditional art
Stepping outside the "comfort zone", a group of young First Nations women come together for a performance combining traditional art and contemporary modelling.
Duration: 2 minutes 43 seconds
Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Indigenous Culture
Indigenous women model wearable art for Giiyong Festival performance
Creating and modelling wearable art is empowering these young First Nations women
Duration: 2 minutes 43 seconds
Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Indigenous Culture
Man pepper-sprayed, tasered and held down for 24 minutes before dying, inquest hears
An inquest into the death of Gomeroi man Michael Peachey in 2021 finds he died as a result of a police operation in which he was tasered, pepper sprayed and held face-down after he had stopped struggling.
Published: Source: ABC New EnglandTopic: Courts
150 years after her remains were exhumed and sent overseas, the Wagonga lady is home
The Wagonga lady is one of more than 1,700 ancestors returned to Australia from overseas collections in the past three decades, but many more remain to be found and returned.
Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Aboriginal
Man who attempted to hide woman's body after Darwin hit-and-run released on appeal
A man who covered up an Indigenous woman's hit-and-run death on a Darwin highway has had his sentence reduced on appeal, with the NT Court of Criminal Appeal finding the sentence was manifestly excessive.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts
ASIC orders NT clothing store to stop letting customers pay through Centrelink deductions
The financial regulator has taken action against a clothing retailer over concerns the store disputes about exposing vulnerable Aboriginal customers to financial risk.
Published: Source: ABC KatherineTopic: Consumer Protection
Born in the bush, Mawuyul Yanthalawuy survived Japanese bombs before becoming a teacher and a movie star
Award-winning actor, educator and community leader Mawuyul Yanthalawuy, who starred in the film Manganinnie, is being remembered as a "national treasure" after her death at the age of 85.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
'Now is the time for truth': NT coroner to deliver findings in Kumanjayi Walker inquest
Every day of the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, a sign reading "tell the truth" has stood outside the Alice Springs Local Court. Now, with final submissions heard, the NT coroner faces the task of finding that truth.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts
Sisters mull mum's 1968 imprisonment that sparked national outcry
In 1968, a young Aboriginal woman was jailed for manslaughter when her baby died. It shone a light on the terrible living conditions of Indigenous people in this outback town.
Published: Source: 7.30Topic: Indigenous Australians
From the Archives: The Prosecution of Nancy Young
In 1969 a First Nations woman was convicted by an all-white male jury to three years jail for the manslaughter of her baby daughter - allegedly of neglect.
Duration: 8 minutes 56 seconds
Published: Source: 7.30Topic: Indigenous Australians
Human skull believed to be historical Indigenous remains found in outback
Council workers were excavating a gravel pit near Longreach in Queensland when they came across a human skull which traditional custodians say will remain in place.
Published: Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Indigenous Australians
Teenage girl's family finally able to lay her to rest three years after she was swept away by floodwaters
The father of Victorian 14-year-old Krystal Cain says forensic testing has confirmed that human remains found six weeks ago near Booubyjan are his daughter's.
Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Floods
Mia Speed's high school project is now a published book available in print and digital version.
Mia Speed's high school project is now a published book available in print and digital version.
Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Author
Teen's dream to inspire her nephews and nieces with language book reconnects a community to its culture
Wirangu teen Mia Speed say she treasures the difference her book is making to empower and inspire her younger family members.
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Indigenous Culture
Indigenous doctors from across the globe point to the benefits of first languages in health
Hundreds of Indigenous doctors have converged from across the globe to share their tips for good health.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Health
Hospitality group apologises after reportedly telling pubs not to celebrate Australia Day
A national company appears to walk back a reported notice to venue managers about celebrating Australia Day on January 26, saying in a statement its comments caused "concern and confusion".
Published: Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Australia Day
Born in the bush, Mawuyul Yanthalawuy survived Japanese bombs before becoming a teacher and a movie star
Award-winning actor, educator and community leader Mawuyul Yanthalawuy, who starred in the film Manganinnie, is being remembered as a "national treasure" after her death at the age of 85.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
'Our systems are built to maintain white privilege': Race discrimination commissioner releases plan to end racism
A wide-ranging document on how to tackle racism in Australia has found existing measures are "ad-hoc" and "ineffective".
Published: Source: triple j HackTopic: Discrimination
'Not an easy decision': Many First Nations people are conflicted about Australian of the Year Awards
For some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, receiving an Australian of the Year award can be used to draw attention to important issues. But others feel unable to accept a nomination because the timing of the awards is too painful.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Awards and Prizes
'We need more of our land back': Eight First Nations people elected to manage Aboriginal-owned land in Tasmania
Di Spotswood, one of eight people elected last month to the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania, says it is a "continual fight" with the state government to negotiate land returns.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Land Rights
The stand-off between rock climbers and Traditional Owners in Victoria
Climbers say they have not been consulted in the process to better protect the globally renowned Arapiles, in Western Victoria.
Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds
Published: Source: 7.30Topic: Indigenous Culture
Brumby activists racially vilified former head of Yorta Yorta corporation, VCAT finds
The state's civil and administrative tribunal has found that a pro-brumby group racially vilified the former chief executive of an Aboriginal corporation through social media posts and posters.
Published: Source: ABC SheppartonTopic: Indigenous Australians
Climbers criticise draft plan for popular Arapiles state park as government extends time for feedback
Climbers say the Victorian government's decision to give more people a say on plans to better protect cultural land in a park in the state's west is nothing but a "charade".
Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Indigenous Culture
Statues of music legends Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter unveiled at a Melbourne park
The statue is in Atherton Gardens, Fitzroy, known to many in Victoria's Aboriginal community as a gathering place and where members of the Stolen Generations reunited with their families.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
Government's housing pitch meets cynical response in remote WA
Advocates say overcrowding in government-owned houses in the Kimberley is straining resources, contributing to poor living conditions, and exacerbating health and social issues.
Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Indigenous Protocols
WWII plane shot down on remote WA beach took stash of diamonds with it
How do millions of dollars worth of diamonds go missing on a beach? Most Australians have never heard of the Dakota diamonds mystery, but the drama is still unfolding on the remote north-west coast.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: History
Picking up the guitar changes Indigenous man's life after losing sight at 27
After losing his vision to an inherited degenerative eye disease, the father of five spiralled into a depression he only felt strong enough to face when he picked up a guitar.
Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: People With Disability
Man charged with reforming youth justice discovered 'institutional racism' but says he didn’t tell ministers
The man employed to implement changes to WA's youth justice system claims there was "institutional racism" at Banksia Hill youth detention centre.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government