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Town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees

Cooktown was one of the worst hit by record rainfall caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper but locals still welcomed evacuees from a flood-hit Aboriginal community.

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‘It was too dangerous for white men’: the racist history of pearl diving in Australia

Indentured Indigenous and Asian workers were forced by white bosses to dive in deadly conditions for decades. Now a dance troupe – including one former diver – hopes to tell the stories of those lost

The Guardian - AU

Forget Australia’s referendum. Indigenous people make strides on their own

Aboriginal residents of Shepparton establish thriving sport, education and cultural centres to boost their community.

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Leah Purcell's Is That You, Ruthie? is a powerful look at 'dormitory girls' separated from Country and family

This article contains mentions of the Stolen Generations, and policies using outdated and potentially offensive terminology when referring to First Nations people.

The Conversation

Residents of flooded north Queensland town Wujal Wujal arrive in Cooktown as evacuation efforts continue

Military evacuates 20 people to Cooktown as some residents of flooded Indigenous community choose to remain

The Guardian - AU

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned. How did we get here?

When it was announced this afternoon that the Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Natasha Fyles had resigned, few could say it was unexpected.

The Conversation

Further MPs admit taking Maori classes on public purse

New Zealand's government is being accused of hypocrisy on taxpayer-funded classes after revelations parliament paid for the PM to learn Maori language te reo.

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Department warned Mark Dreyfus ending Collaery prosecution would fuel pressure to do same for David McBride

Freedom of information documents sought by former senator Rex Patrick outline ‘key risks’ attorney general was advised of in Bernard Collaery case

The Guardian - AU

Ministers 'covering themselves' after Higgins incident

Two ministers reportedly tried to protect themselves by insisting police be told of Brittany Higgins' alleged rape before she chose to speak up about it.

AAP

Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal

Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, forcing Labor to look for a new leader.

AAP

North Queensland floods: entire town of Wujal Wujal to be evacuated after residents trapped on rooftops

Nine people stuck on health clinic roof manage to reach higher ground but fears remain for community’s safety

The Guardian - AU

Staring at 'the river of stars' offers infinite comfort

Phillip O'Neill: Indigenous story a celestial guide for us all

Newcastle Herald

PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll

Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader.

AAP

He’s a PhD scholar and Al Gore alumnus, but Steven Miles’ march to power began in the outer suburbs

Queensland’s new premier has had to fight for his place at the top table. Environment groups, in particular, have high hopes

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Two alleged abuse survivors win first challenge against Australian Catholic church’s legal tactics

Pair were earlier blocked from suing over abuse they claim they suffered from alleged prolific paedophile priest David Joseph Perrett

Newcastle Herald

University of Newcastle first in Australia to win five equity awards

UON won five Cygnet awards from Science in Australia Gender Equity.

AAP

'Culture of cover-up' in senior cop drink-driving case

A high-ranking officer accused of a serious drink-driving offence initially claimed he fell asleep and failed to mention alcohol use, internal documents reveal.

AAP

Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders want National Australia Bank to stop funding gas company Santos, which is trying to build the Barossa project off the NT coast.

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Kelvin Davis quits NZ politics, eyeing Aust role

New Zealand's former deputy Labour leader Kelvin Davis may make a shift to Australia after quitting Kiwi politics.

AAP

Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral

The legacy of renowned Indigenous leader and Northern Territory Australian of the year, Dr Bush-Blanasi has been honoured at a state funeral.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Albanese government comes under more heat as it tries to navigate its position on Gaza conflict

For an issue in which Australia is not a player and has no direct influence, the Israel-Hamas conflict is putting serious strain on the Albanese government, internally and externally.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen calls on News Corp to sack Andrew Bolt for column saying Australians sick of ‘kowtowing to the primitive’

Columnist lashes out after climate change minister makes speech during Cop28 declaring ‘profound respect’ for Indigenous people’s care for land

AAP

Calls for change after 40 people die in police custody

More than 100 people died in custody during 2022-23, including 17 who were shot, latest data shows.

Newcastle Herald

First cab off the rank: Bryce Ham to stand for Lake Macquarie council

Mr Ham will stand as a Greens candidate in the September election.

Newcastle Herald

'A really big ask': reality check for residents' footpath plea

A new footpath at Cooranbong has been called a 'really big ask'.

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