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Review criticises governments on 'stagnant' Closing the Gap strategies
The Productivity Commission says governments have only 'relabelled' business as usual and are failing to make meaningful progress.
Duration: 7 minutes 54 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Commission's first review reveals 'tokenistic' Closing the Gap strategies falling short
The commission also that found that if governments continue to put money towards programs that don't align with what the community is saying will work, then governments will continue to allocate public money ineffectively.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policy
PM says government is 'looking for other ways to bring about' progress on Closing the Gap targets
Anthony Albanese has denied his government has failed to outline a way forward on Indigenous policy following last year's unsuccessful Voice referendum.
Duration: 17 minutes 55 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policy
'A compliment and a whack': Prime ministers reflect on Lowitja's legacy
The late Lowitja O'Donoghue is being remembered for her trailblazing spirit, with leaders acknowledging she changed Australia's relationship with Indigenous affairs.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Linda Burney pays tribute to celebrated Indigenous leader, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue
Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney says celebrated Indigenous leader, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue's legacy will be felt for generations to come.
Duration: 3 minutes 10 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Culture
Indigenous rights champion Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue dies at 91
The former Australian of the Year was one of the most celebrated First Nations leaders who fought endlessly for the rights of her people.
Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Insurer allegedly over charged Indigenous man for asbestos outback home
There are calls for an investigation into whether an Aboriginal man was overcharged for insurance on property thought to be worth very little.
Duration: 4 minutes 10 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Other Peoples)
Regional News
Mining giant blocked from port expansion in High Court win for native title holders
The High Court rules in favour of native title holders in the Northern Territory preventing mining giant Glencore from expanding a critical part of its large zinc and lead mine on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Mining Environmental Issues
One of Australia's largest Indigenous corporations is being investigated. Here's why
An Aboriginal corporation in the remote Northern Territory town of Tennant Creek is facing allegations it misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funding.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
'I heard this terrible screaming': Five years on, has anything changed since 13 children and young people died by suicide?
It's been five years since an inquest laid bare the chaotic lives of children, including a 10-year-old girl, who took their own lives in outback Australia. Are kids any safer now?
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Health
Since soldiers moved to this former cattle station, a deeply respectful relationship has unfolded
A relationship that's built on mutual respect between Australian soldiers, US Marines and traditional owners is empowering the people of Timber Creek and ensuring the protection of their cultural history.
Published: Source: Back RoadsTopic: Defence Forces
After 11 years this family is closer to learning what happened to their loved one. Many others will never get answers
This criminal case is at the heart of an unfolding crisis few Australians are aware of. This week there was an important breakthrough, writes Bridget Brennan.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
NT Labor's revived pledge to deliver a treaty sets up an election battleground in the bush
Seven months out from an NT election, Labor's promise to persevere with a treaty sets up a definitive alternative to the CLP. But can either party deliver on their pledges?
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics
Whatever the debate, Pat Dodson had the same reminder for journalists: Study Australia's history
Pat Dodson's departure from parliament will leave a cavernous hole in Canberra, as he takes with him a dignified approach to diplomacy and a lifetime of hard-won battles in the fight for his mob, writes Bridget Brennan.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Federal Parliament
From showing weapons to admitting failures, the WA government has changed its tune on teen tragedy
Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia's decision to release an interim report into the death of Cleveland Dodd, revealing more details about his attempt to take his own life, was a 180-degree turn in his handling of the tragedy, writes Kathryn…
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Prisons and Punishment
Inquiry into rates of Indigenous incarceration to begin in ACT
Advocates say the review needs to look beyond the justice system to truly understand the over-representation of Indigenous people in prisons.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Prisons and Punishment
Just two per cent of the ACT's population are Indigenous, yet a quarter of Canberra's prisoners are First Nations people
The independent review will first assess how the ACT has acted on previous recommendations and then offer practical measures to reduce Indigenous incarceration rates.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policy
Meet your 2024 Trailblazer winners determined to make a difference
A comic writer, an Indigenous artist and an app developer are just some of the inspiring young Australians who have won this year's Heywire Trailblazer competition.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Culture
Thousands gather at Invasion Day rallies, calling for rethink of Australia Day
Thousands of people gather at Invasion Day rallies across the country, backing Indigenous calls for a change or abolishment of Australia Day.
Duration: 1 minute 17 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Community Organisations
Authors say booksellers play a critical role in sharing diverse stories and can make or break careers
The cultural role of bookshops is in the spotlight after the owner of Victoria's oldest independent bookshop posted on social media, calling for "kids picture books with just white kids on the cover".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Books (Literature)
Barber turned RAAF pilot urges other Indigenous young people to give it a crack
The Wiradjuri and Muruwari man's unconventional journey to becoming a pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force took a few different turns, but he now flies cargo and people, assists with humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and wants to inspire…
Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Defence Forces
Coroner refers death of teenager who collided with a police car for potential criminal charges
An Indigenous teenager died in 2022 after an unmarked police car collided with a motorbike he was riding in Sydney's inner-south.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Black Deaths In Custody
How the Voice referendum result looms over January 26 for Indigenous leaders
Indigenous people from different backgrounds and generations mark Australia Day in their own way, with some needing more time to reflect on last year's No vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Referendums
Mining giant blocked from port expansion in High Court win for native title holders
The High Court rules in favour of native title holders in the Northern Territory preventing mining giant Glencore from expanding a critical part of its large zinc and lead mine on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Mining Environmental Issues
One of Australia's largest Indigenous corporations is being investigated. Here's why
An Aboriginal corporation in the remote Northern Territory town of Tennant Creek is facing allegations it misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funding.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Since soldiers moved to this former cattle station, a deeply respectful relationship has unfolded
A relationship that's built on mutual respect between Australian soldiers, US Marines and traditional owners is empowering the people of Timber Creek and ensuring the protection of their cultural history.
Published: Source: Back RoadsTopic: Defence Forces
'I'm pretty desensitised now': One year since alcohol bans returned, Alice Springs looks to future
A year on from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Alice Springs, progress on alcohol-related harm and violence remains an uphill battle.
Duration: 3 minutes 58 seconds
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Alcohol
analysis
After 11 years this family is closer to learning what happened to their loved one. Many others will never get answers
This criminal case is at the heart of an unfolding crisis few Australians are aware of. This week there was an important breakthrough, writes Bridget Brennan.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Debut poet takes home $125,000 in prize money for a verse novel that almost wasn't published
Melbourne poet Grace Yee has won Australia's richest literary award, the Victorian Prize for Literature, for her debut verse novel, Chinese Fish.
Published: Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Books (Literature)
'My whole life was pulled apart': Complaint filed against child protection department, with class actions to follow
Cassie is one of hundreds of claimants to sign up for a landmark class action against five state child protection departments.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Child Abuse
'Singing the accumulated histories of our continent': Eight must-read books by First Nations' writers
Culture, family, colonisation and resistance are some of the themes uniting these acclaimed literary works by First Nations writers from Australia.
Published: Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Books (Literature)
Revered Indigenous trailblazer Lowitja O'Donoghue dies aged 91
Revered Indigenous advocate Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue has died at the age of 91.
Duration: 5 minutes 21 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Death and Dying
Tributes flow for Indigenous advocate Lowitja O'Donoghue
Dr O'Donoghue is being remembered as a fearsome advocate who inspired a generation of Aboriginal people.
Duration: 2 minutes 11 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
'The story of the truth of Australia': Prominent Australians pay tribute to Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue
Prominent leaders have united in sympathy to pay their respects to one of the nation's most acclaimed and admired Indigenous leaders, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue.
Duration: 5 minutes 21 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Community and Society
Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue remembered as 'one of the most remarkable leaders this country has ever known'
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this story includes images of an Indigenous person who has died. Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue, who fought endlessly for the rights of her people, has died aged 91.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Community and Society
Aboriginal bark hut set on fire and threatening video posted to Snapchat
Tasmania Police are investigating a fire that destroyed an Aboriginal bark hut in the state's south-east over the Australia Day long weekend — with a video of the incident posted online.
Duration: 33 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
Thousands gather at Invasion Day rallies, calling for rethink of Australia Day
Thousands of people gather at Invasion Day rallies across the country, backing Indigenous calls for a change or abolishment of Australia Day.
Duration: 1 minute 17 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Community Organisations
Meet the change makers in the running to be named Australian of the Year 2024
A group of eight change makers with a diverse mix of passions and work from around the country are in the running to be named Australian of the Year for 2024.
Duration: 4 minutes 26 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Awards and Prizes
Row over Danish flag replacing Aboriginal flag above Tasmanian parliament building
To celebrate Tasmania's own locally born royal, the Danish flag was yesterday flown at parliament house along with the Australian and state flags.The Aboriginal flag was taken down to fit it.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics
Authors say booksellers play a critical role in sharing diverse stories and can make or break careers
The cultural role of bookshops is in the spotlight after the owner of Victoria's oldest independent bookshop posted on social media, calling for "kids picture books with just white kids on the cover".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Books (Literature)
Debut poet takes home $125,000 in prize money for a verse novel that almost wasn't published
Melbourne poet Grace Yee has won Australia's richest literary award, the Victorian Prize for Literature, for her debut verse novel, Chinese Fish.
Published: Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Books (Literature)
Activists petition to ban 'cowboy permits for cowboy operators' in the Otway Basin
A permit application for the largest marine seismic survey proposal recorded is under assessment at the same time the offshore regulator is investigating the company funding the project for alleged 2020 breaches in the Otway Basin.
Published: Source: ABC South West VicTopic: Oil and Gas
'I heard this terrible screaming': Five years on, has anything changed since 13 children and young people died by suicide?
It's been five years since an inquest laid bare the chaotic lives of children, including a 10-year-old girl, who took their own lives in outback Australia. Are kids any safer now?
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Health
The shocking death of a 16-year-old in police custody 40 years ago continues to reverberate in this outback town
John Pat's death at just 16 inside an outback police lock-up sparked national outrage and a royal commission. Forty years later, what is his legacy in his hometown?
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Black Deaths In Custody
Remote Indigenous community chief blames social dysfunction after giving double jobs to close family members
The Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation CEO says she had no choice but to employ her close family members in additional youth worker roles amid ongoing welfare dependency, feuding, and substance abuse in the East Kimberley.
Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Indigenous Policy
Major rebuild underway at Kimberley national park, after Fitzroy River floods altered the landscape forever
Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park is expected to reopen to visitors just in time for the 2024 dry season after being all but washed away by last year's once-in-a-century floods.
Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industry