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Western Australia to compensate Aboriginal group for historic mining damage

Western Australia state has agreed to compensate an Aboriginal group for historic acts including issuing mining leases on their traditional lands, setting a precedent that is set to allow Indigenous groups a greater say in future developments.

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What can we learn from the marriage equality vote about supporting First Nations people during the Voice debate?

In recent months in Australia, we have seen vigilante racism in Rockhampton, booing, abuse and vitriol directed at First Nations footy players, and the appalling treatment of First Nations children jailed in adult prisons.

The Conversation

Islanders take Barossa gas fight to lender Westpac

Westpac has denied claims it has contributed to potential human rights harms via syndicated loans secured by Santos for its Barossa gas project.

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Family of Aboriginal man disappointed by coroner's findings from death in custody inquest

The family of an Aboriginal man who died in a Cessnock jail cell at 37 years of age in 2021 believe he would still be alive today if he had received correct medical treatment.

ABC News

Indigenous leader who runs social programs wants tougher consequences for parents of young offenders

An Indigenous organisation head who signed a joint letter to WA's leaders highlighting Kununurra's youth crime crisis wants child protection workers to come down harder on parents of children who roam the streets at night.

ABC News

Indigenous leader Fred Pascoe says the Voice is still mysterious to many people

Prominent Indigenous leaders from Australia's north are calling on the federal government to give people more information about the Voice to Parliament or risk a no vote.

ABC News

Samuel Angus Berron fined $2,000 for striking best friend's body after fatal car accident

A man who punched the body of his best friend after he was killed in a car crash is fined $2,000 and handed a good behaviour bond.

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Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly ramming police in stolen truck near Toowoomba

Police allege two detectives were trapped between the truck and a police car before being thrown across the bonnet and onto the road.

ABC News

Tensions rise as Cessnock councillors accused of racism in Voice, cultural policy debate

'Abuse is abuse, or I'll claim myself to be Aboriginal.'

Newcastle Herald

PM makes plea to opponents to back Indigenous voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged coalition MPs to back the Indigenous voice, saying the body would provide meaningful action.

AAP

Dutton, Cash duck for cover over missing link to men’s rights group

Neither shadow attorney-general Michaelia Cash nor Peter Dutton can answer a question that goes to the heart of Dutton’s political brand.

The New Daily

Senators Malarndirri McCarthy and Lidia Thorpe clash over 'black money' funding NT police initiatives

Labor frontbencher Malarndirri McCarthy calls a fellow Indigenous senator a "disgrace to your people" in a fiery exchange about funding for First Nations initiatives at Senate estimates.

ABC News

ABC fears for Indigenous staff as ‘evil’ comments on the rise in lead-up to voice referendum

Managing director David Anderson says broadcaster has measures in place to protect staff, including blocking emails

The Guardian - AU

Former Bathurst mayor 'Bobby' Bourke's trial told alleged blackmail letter was never meant to be a threat

The Bathurst businessman who penned an anonymous letter at the centre of a blackmail trial has told a court that he never intended it to be a threat.

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Better access to country key to improving Indigenous mental health, forum told

More than 160 mental health professionals have journeyed to Broken Hill to share resources, knowledge and celebrate each other's achievements.

AAP

NT's Tiwi council lacks fraud compliance, audit finds

One of four Northern Territory land councils has been found to lack any compliance with fraud laws, an audit report has found.

ABC News

Shane Barker murder trial told accused mother-in-law admitted lying about whereabouts, jury hears

A jury is played a police interview in which Shane Barker's mother-in-law, who has pleaded not guilty to his murder, admits lying to police about her whereabouts the night he died in 2009.

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MP Stuart Robert faces conflict of interest calls

Cabinet minister Bill Shorten is doubling down on calls for Liberal MP Stuart Robert to face a corruption watchdog for his alleged links to a consulting firm.

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Senate told ABC coronation coverage saw 1800 complaints

The ABC's coronation coverage that led to Stan Grant stepping away as host of Q+A generated about 1800 complaints from the public.

AAP

Former multicultural minister sorry for 'racist' remark

The former multiculturalism minister has apologised for implying an MP was a service worker in comments labelled "racist" and "offensive" by political rivals.

ABC News

Former NSW multicultural minister Mark Coure apologises after making racist remark in parliament

Mark Coure, the former NSW multiculturalism minister, apologises after being overheard in parliament saying he thought Labor MP Tri Vo "worked in catering".

ABC News

CCTV in Declan Laverty murder case suppressed to avoid 'court of public opinion'

CCTV footage from the Darwin bottle shop where Declan Laverty was allegedly murdered is suppressed by the court after a request from prosecution and defence lawyers.

Bristol Post

Bristol hosts New Zealand health leaders as part of international study tour

The visit was an opportunity to share learning focused on integrated care systems

AAP

Legal advice released for 'political interest': Cash

The opposition is accusing the Labor government of only releasing privileged legal advice when it is in their political interest to do so.

The New Daily

Morrison rises to speak in favour of Australia 55 years ago

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken against the indigenous Voice in a rare contribution to parliamentary debate.

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