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Protest penalties defended by SA opposition leader on basis 'your head would be cut off' in some countries

The SA Greens and Human Rights Watch condemn a remark defending SA's controversial protest penalties by opposition leader David Speirs, who said that in some countries "your head would be cut off" for taking to the streets.

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One year ago Labor won the federal election. Here are some of the key moments since then

Over the past 12 months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government have put in place many of their key election promises, signed historic defence deals and re-engaged with China, but the year hasn't been without its curve balls either.

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Wiradjuri and Walgalu women protect endangered Tumut grevillea plant as part of Buugang Wambal project

The Tumut grevillea is the focus of a project studying how ecosystems benefit when Aboriginal people are involved in looking after traditional lands.

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Federal government launches information campaign about Voice to Parliament ahead of referendum

The Australian government launches its information program, which is designed to be a neutral campaign, in the lead-up to the referendum on the Voice to Parliament.

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Libs, Labor see govt with different glasses a year on

Labor is hailing cost-of-living relief as the basis of a successful first year in government but the opposition says it's been marred by broken promises.

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New Ivan Sen film Limbo expands Mystery Road's focus on missing and murdered Indigenous women

The creator of Mystery Road returns with an outback noir about a detective on the trail of a cold case — a film he says is a "Trojan horse" for an urgent issue: the alarmingly high rate at which Indigenous women are murdered.

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Parliamentary committee established to explore potential NT First Nations Voice

After South Australia unveiled its own regional Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the NT is now looking at a "statutory" body. But how are these different from the federal proposal?

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22 Manc words and phrases that regularly baffle visitors

Some of these would leave a stranger to the city completely baffled

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Worimi artist Gerard Black explains the story behind the 2023 Newcastle Knights Indigenous jersey

Worimi artist Gerard Black was standing on a beach with his pop, elder Uncle John Ridgeway, when the design for the jersey came to him.

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Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto booed by Moira Deeming supporters at state council

Supporters of expelled Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming interrupt a state party conference, booing Opposition Leader John Pesutto while holding up masks of Ms Deeming's face.

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Basketball bridging cultural boundaries for Indigenous Australian Marshall Kearing in US state of Alabama

Indigenous Western Australian basketballer Marshall Kearing is hoping his pathway from "humble country kid" to player on the competitive US college circuit can inspire others to achieve dreams of their own.

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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announces $21m for Aboriginal legal services

Aboriginal legal services struggling to stay afloat amid a nationwide funding crisis have been handed a $21 million lifeline — but the head of one of those services says that is not even close to what is needed.

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Public drunkenness is soon to be decriminalised in Victoria, but stakeholders say they are still waiting for clarity

Key unions and Aboriginal legal advocates fear tragic outcomes after the decriminalisation of public drunkenness, amid confusion over aspects of the new health-led response, due to be rolled out in just five months.

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Australian Fashion Week celebrates designs by Next Gen winners

The award that helped launch labels including BEC + BRIDGE and sass & bide, shines the spotlight on the next generation at this year's Australian Fashion Week.

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Mother of teen assaulted at Banksia Hill slams government over lack of communication on her son

A Banksia Hill detainee who was assaulted by a guard last year was allegedly put in the controversial "fold up" restraint months after it was banned, as his mother blasts authorities for not keeping her informed on her son.

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The New Boy review – Cate Blanchett’s boozy nun indulges possible second coming in woozy wartime saga

Blanchett in imperious zealot mode is hard to resist, but Warwick Thornton’s story of orphans and evangelists in the 40s outback never quite fulfils its promise

The Guardian - AU

The radical rise of No Fixed Address, ‘the most controversial band in Australia’

The Indigenous rock-reggae band soundtracked protests, went behind the iron curtain and opened doors. Four decades later, frontman Bart Willoughby calls it a dream come true

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Crocodile that ate dog shot by rangers in Cape York, angering animal advocates

A saltwater crocodile that killed a dog last month near Weipa has been euthanased, sparking debate over whether it should have been relocated instead.

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Julia and Paul Bamforth 'show no remorse' over child sex offences in Narara home, Crown says

A Crown prosecutor argues NSW Central Coast couple Julia and Paul Bamforth, who abused a boy with cognitive impairment for five years, do not have good rehabilitation prospects.

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Tanya Murphy farewelled at Griffith funeral after Yanco car crash that killed four

The NSW mother of seven is remembered as a generous friend, carer and "beautiful" person at a funeral following the crash that killed two of her sons and a nephew.

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For years I've been a media target for racism and paid a heavy price. For now, I want no part of it – I'm stepping away

Although I try to shield myself from the racist abuse I'm frequently subjected to, the fact it is out there poisons the air I breathe. Now I have had enough – so on Monday night I will present Q+A, then walk away. For how long? I don't know, writes Stan…

Newcastle Herald

Hateful 1980 gay hate murder 'haunting'

'I was only eleven years of age when my grandfather was murdered' grand daughter tells gay hate crimes inquiry

AAP

Extra $21m to keep Indigenous legal services operating

Following concerns from Indigenous legal services that they would be forced to freeze services, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced emergency funding.

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Man choked girl with sock in 'virgin sacrifice' attack

A man who raped a nine-year-old before choking her with a sock and leaving her to die has lost his attempt to have a sentence of life behind bars overturned.

The Guardian - AU

‘Horrific’ allegations by WA youth detainees detail sexually inappropriate behaviour and excessive force

Greens MP says letters tabled in parliament allege young people ‘enduring worse conditions than … farm animals’ at Banksia Hill and Casuarina facilities

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