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Far North Queensland elder buried in wrong grave in Kowanyama funeral debacle

A “serious oversight” by a Far North funeral parlour has led to an Aboriginal elder being laid to rest in another man's grave. View article...

Bursary program provides new opportunity for students

Terrain NRM's Natural Capital Fund Chair Pete Faulkner said the bursary program, now in third year, was all about encouraging more Aboriginal and ... View article...

Where nature's beauty, deep cultural heritage weave magic

Pristine beaches, coral reefs, limestone caves, diverse flora & fauna, Aboriginal heritage, fresh food and wine, make for an unforgettable ... View article...

Victoria's Treaty Authority selection panel named

A former Aboriginal Affairs minister and an Indigenous law expert will lead a panel selecting independent umpires to oversee Victoria's historic ... View article...

Yes, Indeed, the Intention is to Deceive

In actual fact, apart from the eleven elected Aboriginal members of the federal parliament, Aborigines across Australia currently have a 'real say in ... View article...

Tough laws to clamp down on Aboriginal heritage vandals

The destruction of sacred rock shelters in another state has prompted South Australia to toughen penalties for disturbing or damaging Aboriginal ... View article...

Indigenous artists join Basquiat as NY's season ramps up

Sotheby's latest auction of Aboriginal art is notably short of Emily's, while in Melbourne 16 records were set for contemporary artists on the ... View article...

With Debut Show, Ngali Blazes Trail for Indigenous Australian Designers

Her label's name, she explains: “translates in a number of Aboriginal languages to 'we' or 'us'. That's because what we do as a brand is about the ... View article...

Aboriginal woman fails to reopen abuse in care lawsuit

An Aboriginal woman who tried to sue the Queensland government over her alleged sexual abuse while in forced state care has failed in a bid to ... View article...

Promise of Beetaloo Basin fracking jobs prompts mixed views from NT's Aboriginal people

The gas industry's promise of fracking-related jobs in the Beetaloo Basin leaves some Aboriginal Territorians feeling hopeful and others ... View article...

When aboriginal art met woodblock carving

The Australian Consulate-General in Bengaluru is hosting an exhibition with the same name on aboriginal art from May 16-25 where a range of ... View article...

Aboriginal artworks showcased in Ocean Songs

The Ocean Songs Art Exhibition will showcase the artworks of 12 Central Coast Aboriginal artists, jewellery and artefact makers. View article...

Calls for national probe into 'damaging' claims of white interference in Indigenous art

Aboriginal art galleries say millions of dollars of sales are at risk due to doubts about the authenticity of high-profile artwork. View article...

Challenging colonial mining laws: First Nations fight for Indigenous consent

... constitutionally recognize and protect Aboriginal rights and titles. ... accountable for the recognition and affirmation of Aboriginal rights. View article...

State says sorry for Indigenous deaths in custody, as prisoners say nothing has changed

“We must continue to address systemic injustices that result in Aboriginal people being over-represented in the criminal justice system.” Yoorrook ... View article...

Remote Aboriginal communities left behind in Australia's rooftop solar boom

Despite living in some of the hottest parts of the country, Aboriginal residents in remote Northern Territory housing experience some of the ... View article...

Aboriginal Canadian tea may fight drug-resistant malaria

Aboriginal Canadian tea may fight drug-resistant malaria ... Long used as a medicinal tea by the indigenous people of Canada, the plant has been ... View article...

What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? Here's how it would work and who's for and against it

The statement references the 1967 referendum, which changed the constitution to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in population ... View article...

Budget drives road safety in right direction

... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, regional road safety, remote road safety, vehicle safety, heavy vehicle safety, workplace road ... View article...

Women create 'blakprint' for Indigenous gender justice

More than 900 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women gathered on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country in Canberra to discuss the issues that matter to ... View article...