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First Nations leaders call for investigation into ACT public service

First Nations leaders call for investigation into claims senior ACT public servants blocked policy work and ignored staff welfare concerns.

Northside Aboriginal health service risks closing – Canberra Liberals

The Canberra Liberals want urgent government support and funding for Yerrabi Yurwang, Canberra’s only northside Aboriginal health service.

Queanbeyan council’s Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed

Reconciliation Australia has endorsed Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2026-2027.

More housing proposed near light rail

More medium-density housing planned near north Canberra light rail stops. Plus: milestone in ANU Indigenous scholarships; government grants.

Katter slams ACT Reconciliation Day as ‘Tokenism’

Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has launched a fierce attack on the ACT Government, calling its Reconciliation Day public holiday a "disgraceful display of back-slapping tokenism".

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 6 September

Government responds to report on Indigenous incarceration. New home for Indigenous youth service. Emissions-free concrete. Trees.

ANU forms new alliance for Aboriginal prosperity

The First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance will advocate for economic reforms to benefit Australian Indigenous people.

Canberra Royals rugby celebrate First Nations players

Wallabies legend Glen Ella will join Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club this Saturday at their First Nations Round.

ANU institute for First Nations gender justice

The Australian National University has established the Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Gender Justice Institute.

Commissioner to protect ACT’s Indigenous children begins her term

The ACT’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner began her five-year term today.

Independent review to tackle ACT’s Indigenous imprisonment crisis

Professor Lindon Coombes, academic and former policy advisor, will conduct an independent review into First Nations overrepresentation.

Aboriginal rights trailblazer Lowitja O’Donoghue dies

Indigenous rights advocate Lowitja O'Donoghue, who lobbied for native title and was a trailblazer for the recognition of Aboriginal people, has died aged 91.

ROGS: ACT Indigenous incarceration rates highest in Australia

The ACT has the highest Indigenous imprisonment rate in the country, and it is rising yearly, according to the 2022–23 ROGS.

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

Dutton backs senator Price’s ‘brave’ colonisation comments

Voters should listen to Jacinta Price, who said colonisation had a positive impact on First Nations people, rather than 'capital city views', Peter Dutton said.

Health minister introduces bill to reform child protection system

Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA will introduce the Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2023 into the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

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