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Coroner hands down inquest findings into Indigenous prisoner's death in Cessnock jail

When he was growing up, his principal told his family their gifted boy could be the first Aboriginal astronaut. At the age of 37, he died in a NSW prison cell.

ABC News

Less word soup, more vision needed from Luxon

Christopher Luxon needs to explain his vision for New Zealand and underpin it with some policies that are clearly articulated and costed, writes political editor Jo Moir

Newsroom.co.nz

Tahu provides fresh voice for rugby league

The Knights legend returns to our screens on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

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Man and woman charged with murder of Adelaide man Geoffrey McLean

A man from Adelaide's northern suburbs appears in court charged with the alleged murder of another man from the same area whose torso was found in a wheelie bin, while a woman is due to appear on Monday.

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Auslan interpreter Mikey Webb on the joys of cross-stitch and interpreting Hamilton, rock concerts

He is arguably Australia's most recognisable sign-language interpreter but you might be surprised to learn about a few of Mikey Webb's favourite things.

ABC News

Nearly half of year 1's in NSW below phonics benchmark

Nine in every 20 year 1 students in NSW didn't meet the benchmark for phonics but the government says it is providing the right resources to support schools.

AAP

Voice supporters want it to advise executive government. Why are critics worried?

The Indigenous consultation body must be at the table as policies and laws are developed, advocates argue

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ACT women honoured for activism and community service

Women of the Year for 2023 have been named.

The Canberra Times

Racist comments from NT Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne to be part of evidence in trial, court told

Colleen Gwynne is accused of abusing her office by allegedly providing a misleading employment reference and attempting to recruit a friend to an assistant commissioner role.

ABC News

Mines, thousands of jobs at risk under heritage bid, Glencore warns staff

While Glencore is the main company affected, Yancoal and Bloomfield also have operations in the application area.

Newcastle Herald

Calls for aid in Doomadgee, residents face weeks trapped by floodwater with 'bare' supermarket shelves

The only grocery store in a remote Gulf Country community is under fire for limited and expensive stock and stranded residents are demanding the government step in.

ABC News

How love and rebellion helped queer convicts form unbreakable bonds in Van Diemen's Land

In 1997, Tasmania became the last Australian state to decriminalise sex between men, and one activist believes that enduring homophobia can be directly traced to the penal colonies of the island's past.

ABC News

90 years ago, Yorta Yorta leader William Cooper petitioned the king for Aboriginal representation in parliament

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of deceased people.

The Conversation

Julian and Brian fought for years to have their discrimination case heard and to be compensated for homophobic harassment

After an anti-discrimination tribunal found Julian and Brian were harassed and vilified by their former neighbour, it took seven years for them to be financially compensated. Their case highlights the huge burden on victims of discrimination.

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Leetona has relived her son's final moments for years — an inquiry left her with more questions than answers

David Dungay Jr died while being restrained by corrective officers in a cell at Long Bay Prison Hospital in 2015 — now his family is trying to help others navigate NSW's "overburdened" coronial system.

AAP

Lack of cop drug testing policy flagged at inquest

An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has been told the NT is the only jurisdiction in Australia that does not have drug and alcohol testing for police.

AAP

NSW parliament dissolves ahead of March 25 election

The NSW parliament has been officially dissolved ahead of a general election in just over three weeks time, leaving the state in 'caretaker mode'.

AAP

Aboriginal child deaths spark royal commission call

Deaths of Aboriginal children with links to Victorian child protection services could become the next stolen generation, a truth-telling commission has heard.

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The Guardian - AU

Stuart Robert admits making ‘false’ robodebt statements – but how real were his ‘personal misgivings’?

The former government services minister attributed ‘false’ statements to ‘cabinet solidarity’ but another version of events will be considered by the royal commission

ABC News

NT Police sergeant tells inquest he did not offer legal defence to Zachary Rolfe during Kumanjayi Walker shooting investigation

Sergeant Ian Nankivell gives evidence to the long-running inquiry into Kumanjayi Walker's death, answering questions about a text message he sent to a colleague of Constable Zachary Rolfe the morning after.

The Independent UK

Cambridge University to return Aboriginal spears stolen by Captain James Cook 250 years ago

A formal request for repatriation was made last year in December

Evening Standard

Cambridge’s Trinity College to return Aboriginal spears to Australia

Trinity College said returning the spears was the ‘right decision’ after more than 250 years

The Guardian - AU

Sally Rugg alleges ‘systematic’ breach of labour standards after mediation with Monique Ryan fails

Independent MP has rejected the claim but Rugg’s lawyers say it could be a test case that has implications for other white-collar employees

Reuters

Australian Indigenous group steps up campaign to protect sacred rock art

An Australian Indigenous group on Thursday stepped up its campaign against industrial development in Western Australia's Burrup Peninsula, a key gas export hub, saying in a protest in Sydney that planned projects would damage ancient rock art.

AAP

Teal MP's staffer ups unfair dismissal case stakes

Lawyers for Monique Ryan's chief of staff are alleging serious breaches of fair work rules after the teal MP admitted some of her staff worked 70-hour weeks.

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