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Black American John Joseph recognised, honoured 168 years after Eureka Stockade treason trial

John Joseph was the first man to face court in the Eureka treason trials, and was carried aloft by a 10,000-strong crowd after the verdict. But only four years later, he was buried in an unmarked grave.

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Federal government apologises to Jervis Bay community for PFAS contamination

Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite apologises for the way PFAS has impacted upon the lives of Jervis Bay residents and promises an independent review of land around contaminated defence bases will be undertaken this year.

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Social services coalition to support Indigenous voice

Four of Australia's biggest social services organisations have formed a coalition to back the "yes" campaign for a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice.

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Tiwi Islanders accuse Santos of leaving out Barossa gas project environmental risks from community consultations

Tiwi elder Therese Bourke says she felt like Santos was "sweetening up" community members at consultation meetings last month.

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Youth justice overhaul 'directly at odds' with Path to Treaty and Closing the Gap, Queensland government warned

Advocates warn proposed law changes will disproportionately affect First Nations children.

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Queanbeyan paramedic remembers the tragedy of the Thredbo landslide as he is honoured for 50 years of service

Queanbeyan paramedic Ray Willis remembers tragedies and joys of his career as he his honoured for his 50 years of service.

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Centrelink understaffing and delays having 'tragic impacts'

Centrelink needs more resources for staff and training, legal experts say.

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Police officer's letter contempt of court, lawyer says

An open letter penned by the NT police officer who shot an Indigenous teenager contains false allegations and should be investigated, a lawyer says.

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NSW inquiry to report on southwest Sydney mayor claims

A parliamentary report into impropriety allegations made against Canterbury Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour is due for release on Tuesday.

AAP

Co-governance means rubbing out your line in the sand

'Faster alone, further together:' A large collective of iwi, councils and government discovers a better way to conserve the plants, animals and waters at the top of the South: Nikki Mandow reports.

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Horses, housing and LGBTQ+ rights: would-be NSW kingmakers outline demands

With a hung state parliament a real possibility, independents are listing the issues they want addressed to guarantee their support

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous voice referendum the 'last roll of the dice'

Professor Megan Davis and Aunty Pat Anderson have spoken about the Indigenous voice to parliament as part of the Gandhi Oration at the University of NSW.

AAP

Native title claim for Torres Strait islands decided

Native title over Torres Strait islands Warral and Ului is shared by the Badulgal and Mualgal peoples but not the Kaurareg group, the Federal Court says.

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Chris Minns on Supercars, housing, Hunter Park and more

The Herald sat down with the Labor leader on Monday to talk about some Hunter issues.

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NT Police flags 'consequences' for Constable Zachary Rolfe after 2,500 word statement about Kumanjayi Walker investigation

The lawyer for members of Kumanjayi Walker's family told the inquest comments Constable Zachary Rolfe made about Mr Walker were "deplorable".

The Guardian - AU

Zachary Rolfe may have tried to pervert course of justice with open letter, inquest told

Barrister for NT police says force is ‘extremely concerned’ by 2,500 word statement by Rolfe, who was acquitted of all charges in relation to shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

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Renewed calls for short-term accommodation in Katherine as visitors from remote NT communities sleep rough

Ruth Rory has travelled eight hours by bus to Katherine from the remote Northern Territory community of Borroloola. Without safe and affordable accommodation, she's forced to sleep at a public toilet block.

The Guardian - AU

Failure to protect Indigenous children from violence at home ‘funnels’ them into crime, Queensland report finds

Research on justice and support systems says current approach creates further trauma, resulting in lifelong consequences

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The Conversation

Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. The law should reflect that

In 2018, Australians were shocked to learn that religious schools still had the right to discriminate against LGBTQ students and staff.

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Former Eurobodalla mayor Liz Innes fined after growing $250k worth of cannabis

The lawyer for a former South Coast mayor who pleaded guilty to cultivating more than $250,000 worth of cannabis has told a court her client is aware she let everybody down but she is "only human".

AAP

'Warped' bid to throw Matthew Guy out of parliament

Independent candidate David Vincent, who lost to former opposition leader Matthew Guy in last year's state election, is attempting to have Mr Guy impeached.

The Guardian - AU

When it comes to the voice, Indigenous politics cannot be reduced to ‘left’ and ‘right’

I am not an active supporter of either the yes or no campaigns but I will listen to all opinions and perspectives carefully

The Conversation

Labor's lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady

The New South Wales state election will be held in nearly four weeks, on March 25. A Newspoll, conducted February 20-23 from a sample of 1,014, gave Labor a 52-48 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since a September NSW Newspoll. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up two), 36%…

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Male detainee dies at Alexander Maconochie Centre after 'incident' sends jail into lockdown

ACT police will investigate the death of a detainee inside Canberra's only jail, which occurred on Sunday afternoon.

ABC News

NT Deputy Police Commissioner Murray Smalpage among witnesses scheduled as Kumanjayi Walker inquest resumes

Constable Zachary Rolfe was expected to appear in this block of hearings, but is due to appeal a decision compelling him to give evidence in April.

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