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Review into First Nations people in ACT justice system

The ACT Government will commission an independent review into the over-representation of First Nations people in the justice system.

Tuggeranong team’s lesson on Indigenous Voice to Parliament 101

As debate rages about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and a looming referendum, a quiet, grass-roots netball club in Tuggeranong is embracing a local Indigenous voice on and off the court. The diverse...

Indigenous lawsuit over chemical contamination settled

Indigenous people affected by firefighting chemical contamination on traditional cultural lands have had a court win through a $22 million class action settlement with the federal government.

UC Indigenous graduate back from world tour of top-tier universities

Boston, Massachusetts is a long way from home for UC graduate Liam Searle but it is now a closer reality thanks to a world tour of top universities for first nations students,...

Indigenous programs boosted in federal budget

Improving the health and education of Indigenous Australians and listening to their voices are priorities for the federal government.

Indigenous women’s voices will be elevated at summit in Canberra

More than 800 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women will converge on Canberra this week for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (women's voices) summit.

ACT Government apologises to and acknowledges Ngambri

The ACT government will acknowledge the Indigenous Ngambri people as traditional custodians of the land after they were taken to court. 

Canberra author tells of bunyips and stars in debut children’s book

The traditional and the new come together in the new book from Canberra preschool teacher Adam Duncan and illustrated by Paul Lalo, Bunyip and the Stars

$50m payment to stolen generation families approved

A $50 million settlement compensating families of the stolen generation ripped from their homes in the Northern Territory has been approved by a NSW court.

ANU: COVID worsened Indigenous energy insecurity

More than 10,000 remote Indigenous households that prepay for electricity were disconnected, even when ordered to stay at home and isolate.

Voice on track for poll later this year, says Linda Burney

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says the referendum for an Indigenous voice to parliament is on track, despite having not yet released a question.

Strong culture and strong youth will help Close the Gap

The latest Close the Gap campaign shines a light on Indigenous youth who have dedicated their time and energy to creating a better world.

‘Change my mind’: Warren Mundine’s challenge to yes campaign

One of the loudest voices in the campaign against an Indigenous voice to parliament wants to be convinced to switch sides.

Indigenous artists wanted for new Queanbeyan precinct

First Nations artists are invited to create an Acknowledgement of Country artwork for the Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct (QCCP).

Labor and Green MLAs support the Voice, Liberal amendments fail

Labor and Greens MLAs today confirmed their support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Federal Parliament.

Alcohol bans for crime-stricken Alice Springs camps

Alcohol bans will be reinstated in central Australian Indigenous communities and town camps.

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