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Paradise lostPremiumBroome a tragic tale of two cities as youth crime skyrockets

The jewel in the crown of the State’s north west tourism industry is fast becoming a tragic tale of two cities. Broome is bristling with tourists by day, but by night it is a war zone plagued by youth crime.

James Salmon

Indigenous AustraliansTreaty bill passes Victorian lower house

A historic Treaty bill has been passed in Victoria's lower house after a single MP voted against it.

Mibenge Nsenduluka

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Apology over murdered baby long overdue

The apology was long overdue. What needs to follow is a determination to ensure no family in future endures such treatment.

Editorial

Safe spacePremiumWhy WA needs more Aboriginal community-controlled businesses

WA needs more Aboriginal community-controlled organisations because delivering “deliberate” services for First Nations people is best done by their own mob, local leaders says.

Cheyanne Enciso

Indigenous AustraliansAlbanese surprised by Bandt's flag stance

Anthony Albanese says Greens leader Adam Bandt needs to think about his stance after removing an Australian flag from the background of a press conference.

Alex Mitchell

‘I am sorry’PremiumAG apologises to family of murdered baby Charlie Mullaley

The mother and grandfather of murdered baby Charlie Mullaley, who was killed by his step-father in one of WA’s most hideous crimes, have been offered an extraordinary apology by John Quigley.

Tim Clarke

Indigenous Australians'Economic apartheid' for Indigenous people

Leading experts are calling for economic reform so Indigenous Australians don't continue to be left behind in what they say amounts to "economic apartheid".

Tess Ikonomou

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumBipartisan support for Vic treaty body

The Victorian coalition has voted to support Victoria's Treaty Authority Bill without amendment after a joint partyroom meeting.

Callum Godde

breaking down barriers PremiumIndigenous artist Ninnette Comito helps ‘break barriers’

Harvey police station is painting its way to better community connection after commissioning an up-and-coming Noongar elder to create an artwork for the station’s lobby.

Kasper Johansen

Indigenous AustraliansCoal mine brings great harm, opponents say

Lawyers for opponents of a massive coal mine proposed for Queensland say the project would have an economic benefit but also bring about "very profound harm".

Cheryl Goodenough

Nullaki ArtPremiumLynette Knapp’s Nullaki art displayed at Denmark Hospital

The painting depicts part of the Wilson Inlet that is significant to the local Aboriginal people. 

Kasey Gratton

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumBail granted after leg found on NT highway

A mother who allegedly helped her son bury a dead pedestrian in bushland after he fatally struck the woman with his car near Darwin has been granted bail.

Aaron Bunch

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumQld Indigenous to be handed more control

The Queensland government will give Indigenous communities more oversight and decision-making power over services including housing, health care, and education.

Marty Silk

Distinguished servicePremiumIndigenous trailblazer honoured for 25 years of prison work

An Indigenous ‘trailblazer’ who has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable communities has been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. 

Briana Fiore

‘Fortunate, lucky’CommentsPremiumProud Indigenous Aussie ‘humbled’ by Queen’s Birthday honour

After dedicating most his life to working to advance the rights of First Nations people in Australia, Dennis Eggington’s name is synonymous with Indigenous advocacy.

Bethany Hiatt

Reaching reconciliationPremiumNo time for Uluru Statement 'argy-bargy'

Labor senator Patrick Dodson wants to quickly reach a consensus on the wording for the referendum on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Jack Gramenz

Landmark recognitionPremiumAboriginal activist honoured with statue in heart of Perth

An Aboriginal female land rights activist has been honoured with a statue in what is a landmark recognition right in the heart of Perth.

Kellie Balaam

Indigenous AustraliansNSW Stolen Generation survivors speak out

Survivors of the Stolen Generations have called on NSW politicians to learn from the past and stop the removal of Indigenous children from their families.

Phoebe Loomes

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First Nations voice priority, not Australia Day date: Dodson

WA Senator Patrick Dodson believes changing the date of Australia Day will not happen in the short term and achieving support for a referendum on an Indigenous voice to Parliament is the nation’s top priority.

Peter Law

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Esteemed Aboriginal elder reflects on WA’s unsung heroes

Highly esteemed Aboriginal elder Robert Issacs has reflected on unsung heroes this WA Day long weekend, including his great grandfather, who will soon finally be recognised for rescuing 54 people.

Rebecca Le May

‘celebrate reconciliation’PremiumThousands of West Aussies unite for Kaarta Koomba march

More than 3000 West Australian have walked through Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park) to mark the final day of Reconciliation Week and the 30th anniversary of Mabo Day.

Michael Traill

Looming referendum CommentsPremiumBusiness must continue to support Uluru Statement: Wyatt

Respected Indigenous company director Ben Wyatt says it is vital the corporate sector continues to support the Uluru Statement to ensure the success of a referendum on a Voice to Federal Parliament. 

Danielle Le Messurier

Call to actionPremiumFMG, Rio Indigenous leaders calls for embracive culture

Indigenous mining leaders have called on Australians to become active participants in the nation’s reconciliation journey by creating an embracive culture and being inquisitive of Indigenous history.

Cheyanne Enciso

Indigenous AustraliansElders distressed by Mungo Man burials

The NSW government says an external investigation has been launched into the burial of the ancestral remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady.

Stephanie Gardiner