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Terrence was hiding that he couldn't read or write but now he reads books on his commute

It was for the saddest of reasons Terrence Lennon Wingfield skipped school a lot — the young Aboriginal boy was being relentlessly picked on for his disability. When his mother died, he tapped out completely.

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Fortune Agribusiness' plans for massive water licence a risk to cultural sites, report finds

Opponents say the public deserves as much input possible into a nationally significant proposal drawing from Singleton Station's record-breaking 40,000 megalitre water licence, after a report found cultural and ceremonial sites will be diminished by its impact on groundwater.

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When Matt got Irish citizenship, he lost his Australian citizenship. But he didn't find out until 20 years later

Under a little known and now-repealed piece of legislation, Australian adults who took up a second citizenship prior to 2002 automatically lost their Australian rights. But more than 20 years later, it's still impacting families today.

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'Countless' convictions potentially in jeopardy as judge-alone trial challenged

The Commonwealth Solicitor-General says the issue would be a problem for the ACT and the Northern Territory.

The Canberra Times

NSW MP to introduce bill banning gay conversion practices in state

In the 1990s, Kim Kemmis tried to turn straight by attending religious "support groups". Years later he realised no number of exorcisms would change his sexuality and was left feeling "crushed".

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Victorian government must overhaul bail laws to create ‘meaningful’ change, legal groups say

Advocates concerned after Daniel Andrews suggested looking at offence types rather than scrapping controversial 2018 changes

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Aboriginal Central Australians meet in Alice Springs to discuss strategies for tackling crime and social unrest

More than 200 Aboriginal people across Central Australia have gathered at an Indigenous-only meeting in Alice Springs to discuss strategies to combat rising crime and community unrest.

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Lidia Thorpe won’t rule out launching new political party as she doubles down against voice to parliament

Exclusive: Former Greens senator says she will be guided by activists and elders as she pledges to champion the Blak sovereignty movement

The Guardian - AU

Dozens of South Australian council members set to lose positions for failing to disclose gifts

Almost 50 mayors and councillors are likely to lose their positions for failing to disclose gifts given to them during their election campaigns.

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Former Canberra bikie boss arrested in Queensland

Allan Meehan was elevated to ACT chapter president after Pitsoni Ulavalu was fatally stabbed in Komokos nightclub.

The Canberra Times

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Selena Uibo defends NT government decision to abolish independent Treaty Commission

Selena Uibo says the NT government remains committed to a treaty with Aboriginal territorians, after it was accused of deliberately delaying the process.

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Down with noise complaints: Labor's entertainment plans for Newcastle

Labor is planning for the creation of a Special Entertainment Precinct in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

NT opposition to bring no-confidence motion against Fyles Labor government

Tensions are rising in Northern Territory politics as the government prepares to bring new alcohol ban laws to parliament.

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Albanese’s stance against public funding for yes and no voice campaigns backed by Birmingham

Coalition frontbencher breaks ranks with Peter Dutton saying taxpayer funds should not be used for referendum campaigns

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Australia may return Norfolk Island to self-governance

Almost 2200 people living on Norfolk Island could have self-rule returned more than seven years after the federal government took over the remote island.

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First Nations Voice legislation greeted with standing ovation and cheers in SA parliament

While it is not yet in effect, South Australia's state-based First Nations Voice is already generating noise, with cheers and applause greeting the introduction of the legislation underpinning it.

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Two officers sustain injuries after police car rammed in Kununurra

Two police officers have been been treated for injuries after a stolen ute rammed their vehicle in Kununurra, a Kimberley town with high rates of youth crime.

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NT Attorney-General Chansey Paech referred to ICAC for alleged conflict of interest

An independent NT politician has referred the Attorney-General to the ICAC over his alleged dealings with an Alice Springs Aboriginal organisation.

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The Canberra Times

Labor ordered to reveal legal advice on controversial PEP-11 gas project

Greens call on Anthony Albanese to stand on PEP-11 pre-election promise

The Canberra Times

Queanbeyan-Palerang residents to get a big increase in their rates bills

Faced with the prospect of being sacked due to financial mismanagement, councillors voted for major rate rises.

The Conversation

Camp Cope leaves the Australian music industry forever changed by their fearless feminist activism

Australian indie-rock trio Camp Cope announced yesterday they are splitting up. They leave behind an industry forever changed by their fearless feminist activism, and a legacy of empowered young fans.

AAP

Greens blast 'arrogant' PM over gas drilling project

As Anthony Albanese awaits a court ruling before making a call on a controversial gas drilling project, the Greens have taken aim at his handling of the issue.

AAP

Court not a 'soapbox': Libs barrister defending lawsuit

A lawyer who says she was blocked from preselection for a federal parliament seat is suing the Liberal Party's NSW division, which wants her claim thrown out.

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Perrottet, Minns face off in pre-election debate

With NSW voters heading to the polls next month, the premier and opposition leader have clashed in a debate over health, education, gaming and infrastructure.

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ABC Trailblazer winners head to Parliament House to pitch their big ideas to change regional Australia — as it happened

Thirteen inspiring young Australians have pitched their big ideas to change their regional communities in Parliament House.

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