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Latest news: Indigenous Australians

ACT Public Service culturally unsafe – Emerson

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41 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ACT public servants do not feel culturally safe in their workplace; only 58 per cent believe their team has effective cultural capability; and...

Committee calls for Indigenous-led inquiry into deaths in custody

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A community advisory committee recommends an inquiry into deaths in custody in the ACT be Indigenous-led and trauma-informed.

EOIs for inquiry into Indigenous deaths in custody

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Indigenous people can join a advisory committee inquiring into deaths in custody at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

Budget passes ACT Legislative Assembly

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Government addresses Indigenous over-representation in justice system and coercive control. Black hole is brightest object in universe.

ACT Greens slam government over surge in public housing waitlist

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Liberals question legality of Budget. Emerging Scientist of the Year. Multicultural grants. Suicide prevention. Forrest rezoning inquiry.

Critically endangered lizard at risk

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Road through habitat of the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon condemned. Former Chief Ministers support Closing the Gap principles. And more.

News bulletin 10 July: Safer hospital wards, suicide support, &c.

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Hospital wards safer than four years ago. Help for those who support suicidal loved ones. Indigenous artist exchange. Heritage grants open.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week in Canberra

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Flags were raised at the ACT Legislative Assembly this morning and at Boomanulla Oval, Narrabundah, yesterday to mark NAIDOC Week (Sundays 6 to 13 July). Now in its 50th year, NAIDOC Week recognises...

Reflect on Reconciliation Day this Monday

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Celebrate Reconciliation Day on Monday with free activities, culture, music, storytelling, workshops and conversations in Commonwealth Park.

ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 8 May

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Inquiry into Aboriginal deaths in custody. More funding for the community sector. Protecting endangered lizards.

Monday 24 March: Politics bulletin

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Early contractor chosen for northside hospital Construction company Multiplex will help the ACT Government plan its new northside hospital. The hospital — which the government says will be the largest health infrastructure project in...

ACT election thoughts: Julie Tongs OAM (Winnunga Nimmityjah)

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Julie Tongs OAM urges the ACT Government to address systemic issues affecting vulnerable people, particularly the Aboriginal community.

Canberrans urged to get ‘flu vaccines before winter

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Emma Davidson MLA got her 'flu vaccine at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service: "Now is the time to think about winter wellness."

More funding for ACT Indigenous advisory group

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The ACT Government will invest $1.19 million over three years in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body. 

ANU: Variations in Indigenous DNA hold key to tailored treatments

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A DNA breakthrough could enable tailored treatments for Indigenous people with diabetes, coronary disease, or cancer.

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

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A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.
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