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‘Inadequate’ examinationPremiumMs Dhu doctor accused of professional misconduct

The doctor who declared Aboriginal woman Ms Dhu fit for custody less than 24 hours before she died of pneumonia and septicaemia has been accused of professional misconduct.

Josh Zimmerman

Native TitleCommentsPremiumTraditional owners take control of Ningaloo coast

Cape Range National Park, Ningaloo Marine Park and 78,000 hectares of new reserves to be managed by traditional custodians.

Peter de Kruijff

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The West Australian exclusive
KEN WYATTPremium
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How Closing the Gap targets will help Indigenous kids

Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt says his quest to close the gap is child focused and discussions have already begun on programs to be put into place to help Indigenous children succeed.

Lanai Scarr

Intergenerational traumaCommentsPremiumThe tragedy of those who fall through system’s cracks

It is all to easy to blame the parents of children who fall through the cracks but they themselves can often be described as victims of a broken system. And so continues the cycle of despair.

Annabel Hennessy

‘Extraordinary cultural leader’CommentsPremiumCelebrated WA Aboriginal artist and activist dies

Kimberley cultural figure, painter and Gija elder R Peters has died age 85 overnight.

Peter de Kruijff

Closing the GapCommentsPremiumWhy new targets mean bright future for next generation

New Closing the Gap targets could pave a new way forward for the younger generation of Indigenous Australians, with Aboriginal families in WA expressing high hopes for the future.

Rangi Hirini

EditorialCommentsPremiumPositive shift in Closing the Gap strategy

A lot of work still needs to be done from here to bring about much-needed improvements to the lives of Indigenous Australians, but the nature and structure of the new agreement is a sign of progress.

Closing the GapCommentsPremiumNew targets seen ‘through eyes of Indigenous Australia’

‘Historic’ Close the Gap targets will for the very first time aim to reduce incarceration rates, suicide and domestic violence in an agreement the PM says tackles previously ‘wrong-headed’ attempts.

Annabel Hennessy

Site destroyedPremiumRio chief to front inquiry over rock shelter blast

Jean-Sebastien Jacques said company representatives could have attended as witnesses over the destruction of the sacred site in the Pilbara but he wanted to ‘lead from the front on this one’.

Stuart McKinnon

opinion
opinion
Rangi HiriniCommentsPremium
opinion
New Closing the Gap targets could spark real change

MUST-READ: As the Federal Government unveils its new Closing the Gap targets, Indigenous affairs reporter Rangi Hirini reveals why her nephew’s future will improve if the new targets work.

Rangi Hirini

READ THE FULL LISTCommentsPremiumThe 16 historic new targets for Closing the Gap

Domestic violence and improving the lives of Indigenous women will be a key focus of the updated Closing The Gap targets developed in conjunction with First Nation’s people. READ THE 16 TARGETS HERE.

Lanai Scarr & Annabel Hennessy

Tragic newsPremiumWA hit by another Aboriginal death in custody

Another Aboriginal prisoner has apparently taken his own life while in jail — the third Indigenous death in WA custody in the past six weeks.

Ben Harvey

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opinion
Every child countsCommentsPremium
opinion
WA’s child protection system ‘in crisis’

If there’s one thing we can learn from the tragic case of ‘Child RM’, it is that the protection system put in place to take care of our most vulnerable is overloaded, under-resourced and in crisis.

Rikki Hendon

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
PICTURES THAT MUST ENDVideoCommentsPremium
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Shock over violent street fights in remote WA community

The grim reality of violence in the Aboriginal community of Balgo has been laid bare in shocking videos posted online that show bare-knuckle street fights being watched by crowds, including children.

Rourke Walsh

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The West Australian exclusive
Shocking caseloadsCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Workers claim ‘Child RM’ won’t be last failed by system

Child protection workers in WA are being forced to juggle the cases of 40 different kids in care at any given time, as some claim ‘Child RM’ won’t be the last kid failed by the system.

Annabel Hennessy

Child RMCommentsPremium‘We must do better’: Wyatt on teen’s suicide in care

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt says an Aboriginal teenager who died from suicide in State care after being left alone by WA Police is a sign more must be done to look after Indigenous children.

Caitlyn Rintoul, Ben O'Shea and Rangi Hirini

The West LiveVirus recovery plan: Everything you need to know

WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt will be on The West Live this morning to breakdown the State’s $5.5 billion coronavirus recovery plan. LISTEN LIVE AT 8.45AM.

Caitlyn Rinoul

EditorialCommentsPremiumChild’s death a heartbreaking wake-up call for State

There are many devastating revelations in today’s special investigation of the death of teenage girl Child RM while in the State’s care. Among them, perhaps two stand out the most.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Last goodbyeCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Headstone delay after teen’s suicide in care

The grieving family of a child who died from suicide in state care is still waiting to give her a proper goodbye after a delay in getting financial help from the government.

Annabel Hennessy

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The West Australian exclusive
Must-read special reportCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
One girl, 57 houses and a tragic, avoidable death

An Aboriginal teenager ended her life minutes after police left her alone at night after arresting her older, violent boyfriend in a heartbreaking example of the failings of our state care system.

Annabel Hennessy

Kids in jailCommentsPremium‘Most’ want criminal responsibility age raised to 14

A new poll has shown strong community support for changing the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years, while Australian celebrities are also pushing for reform.

Annabel Hennessy

Closing the gapCommentsPremiumIndigenous children removed from parents ‘never higher’

Changes have been made to the final Closing the Gap agreement to halve the number of children in out-of-home care as more Indigenous children are removed from their parents than ever before.

Daryna Zadvirna

investigation
investigation
Crippling debtsCommentsPremium
investigation
Under-fire Aboriginal corp selling assets to repay debt

A troubled Aboriginal corporation accused of ‘squandering’ millions of dollars on travel and legal fees is selling cattle stations, properties and other assets to help repay its crippling debt.

Peter Law

Game changerCommentsPremiumThe Indigenous commentator breathing new life into AFL

She’s young, smart and a footy expert. Bianca Hunt —one of the country’s only Indigenous female sports commentators — talks about why there should be tougher penalties for racism in sport.

Rangi Hirini

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