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Place of Aboriginal activism and connection recognised

A special area where Indigenous people moved after being forced out of Sydney has been declared an Aboriginal place by the NSW government.

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Afternoon Update: Coalition minister admits making false statements about robodebt; Romanian PM’s AI adviser; and the best dishwashing liquid

Stuart Robert has told the royal commission he had ‘no choice’ but to give false statements to ABC

The Guardian - AU

Bluesfest changes its tune on Sticky Fingers

Byron Bay Bluesfest has changed its tune on Sticky Fingers, announcing the controversial band is out of its line-up.

The New Daily

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NT police officer denies Kumanjayi Walker text was ‘angry racist message’ to ‘protect boy in blue’

Inquest into death of Aboriginal man hears text describing Walker as ‘shit cunt’ was forwarded to Zachary Rolfe

The Guardian - AU

'Us versus them' view foisted on Indigenous mums: probe

Sissy Austin has told an inquiry she received no support from authorities when she became a carer at 21, with officials taking an almost "casual response".

AAP

Showman barbs, carrots for business in treasurer debate

The men vying to be the next NSW treasurer have promised to ease financial strain on businesses, while clashing over public services wages and workers comp.

AAP

NT Labor candidate Manuel Brown says fatal crash that led to conviction of driving without due care was 'a tragic accident'

The Labor candidate for the Arafura by-election, Manuel Brown, has responded to revelations that he was convicted of driving without due care over a fatal crash in Katherine in 2009.

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Spears stolen by Captain Cook from Kamay/Botany Bay in 1770 to be returned to traditional owners

Held by Cambridge University for more than 250 years, the spears mark ‘first point in shared history’

The Guardian - AU

Derryn Hinch urges supporters to 'maintain the rage' as he calls time on political party

The veteran broadcaster and politician says there is "no point" in the Derryn Hinch's Justice Party continuing to exist, after none of its MPs were returned in Victoria's November election.

ABC News

Man sentenced to six years' jail in Mackay District Court for 'depraved' sexual abuse of children

The Mackay man has been sentenced to six years behind bars for committing "depraved" acts of child abuse. During sentencing his lawyer told the court his client was having a "hard time" in custody, where he was being targeted by other inmates.

ABC News

Bail refused for Adelaide man Cameron Brodie-Hall, charged with possessing extremist material

A 22-year-old man charged with possessing extremist material, and possessing a document for terrorist acts, is refused bail by an Adelaide judge because of the gravity of the alleged offending and the risk to the public.

ABC News

NSW Liberal MP Lee Evans fronts voters in Heathcote where boundary changes put Labor ahead on paper

Against a literal Labor wall of fame, Liberal MP Lee Evans addresses voters in the seat of Heathcote, where electoral boundary changes have given the opposition an estimated margin of 1.7 per cent.

ABC News

Trial begins for NT Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne on abuse of office charge

NT Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne has faced her first day of a Supreme Court trial, accused of abusing her office to recruit a friend.

ABC News

Supreme Court murder trial of woman accused of killing husband continues in Mildura

A man whose body was found after he was drugged with temazepam in 2020 had physically abused a live-in sexual partner as well as his wife, the Victorian Supreme Court has heard.

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Amazing desert women's art comes to Maitland

Kungka Kunpu from APY Art Centre Collective

The Guardian - AU

Labor promised aged care reform. The clock is ticking for genuine change

Until the royal commission’s recommendations are acted on, the government is merely tinkering

ABC News

NT Police Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest he has seen no evidence of 'systemic' racism in force

While Murray Smalpage said there were improvements to be made within the NT Police force, he stopped short of accepting there was systemic racism within the ranks.

ABC News

Traditional owners plead for visitors to respect nature after Bloomfield crocodile attack

Kuku Yalanji people have lived with crocodiles for tens of thousands of years. They say visitors are putting themselves and wildlife at risk by ignoring signs.

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Indigenous performer Jarrod Draper breaks new ground with major role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Jarrad Draper steps into a lead role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, marking another significant first for the rising star and first Indigenous graduate of Western Australia's prestigious music theatre course.

ABC News

Family of Stolen Generations survivor Aunty Eunice Wright give evidence at Yoorrook Justice Commission

The family of Aunty Eunice Wright, a Stolen Generations survivor who died days before Victoria's reparations program was announced, tell the Yoorrrook Justice Commission her exclusion from the scheme is an injustice.

AAP

Kamay spears stolen by Captain Cook returned to Country

Four spears stolen by Lieutenant James Cook will be repatriated to the local Gwegal People during a ceremony more than 250 years in the making.

The Canberra Times

'Mind boggling': AIATSIS executive says her staff are paid much less than other public servants

Dr Hughes said she 'laughed at' the initial pay offer for her role at AIATSIS.

ABC News

Spears taken by Captain Cook in 1770 to be returned to Sydney's La Perouse Aboriginal community

Only four spears remain out of dozens taken by the HMB Endeavour's crew during the landing at Kurnell — now they will be given back to the local Aboriginal community.

ABC News

Decades after Eddie Mabo's historic native title case, a new court victory brings his dream full circle

When five Indigenous groups came together on a native title claim, their traditional singing was crucial evidence. Now they're celebrating a landmark legal outcome.

AAP

Texts not meant for Rolfe, fellow cop tells inquest

Text messages saying how Constable Zachary Rolfe could justify his shooting of an Indigenous teen weren't meant to be sent to the officer, an inquest has heard.

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