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The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

These brothers grew up revering their great-uncle Bill. Then the full story came out

Constable Bill McKinnon shot an Aboriginal man at Uluru. Facing up to crimes like this is part of the work Indigenous Australians have been calling on colonial descendants to do for decades – to ‘be brave’ and seek out the truth. It’s why Guardian Australia has launched this project

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Two more men charged over Epping migrant hotel disorder

Nine others have already been charged by the CPS.

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Former political rivals band together on gender parity

A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.

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Indigenous children's commissioner to begin urgent work

Australia's first National Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People has been appointed, tasked with elevating the voices of Indigenous kids.

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Bad men problem: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham leave NSW parliament in uncharted territory

The two MPs’ cases are vastly different but the issue is the same: parliament’s rules to enforce standards of behaviour are hopelessly outdated and ineffectual

The Guardian - AU

Australia due for 'massive reckoning' with its history

Human rights advocates have pointed to the importance of truth-telling despite political leaders opting for "practical measures" in Indigenous affairs.

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Palestinian statehood vote at Victorian Labor conference heaps more pressure on PM

Labor Friends of Palestine’s motion also called on federal government to extend sanctions to all members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet

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AUKUS and Palestine tensions flare within Labor

Tensions have flared within Labor over a key defence agreement and Middle East policy, with a state branch making non-binding federal demands.

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PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment

Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister.

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Impartiality concerns raised as LNP appoints former Liberal party member to lead Queensland CFMEU inquiry

Unions chief says industrial relations lawyer Stuart Wood KC is ‘very well experienced’ but queries whether he may bring ‘personal biases’ to the role

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Decision delayed for pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge as police warn of possible crowd crush

Group’s lawyers say demonstration ‘cannot be stopped’ as Christian-led group protesting antisemitism plans rally for same day

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Year-long inquiry into CFMEU 'thuggery' begins

A prominent industrial relations lawyer has kicked off an inquiry into allegations of criminal links and workplace harassment in a construction union.

AAP

Spotlight on youth as sun sets on Garma Festival start

As the sun sets on the first day of a major annual cultural festival, it is the youngest attendees who have stolen the show and been the focus of conversation.

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Coalition is wedging itself on climate crisis with net zero debate, warns Liberal MP in Scott Morrison’s former seat

Exclusive: Simon Kennedy warns closed-door meeting against backsliding on efforts to cut carbon emissions

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Nostalgia and political beef cap first sitting period

After infighting, political beef over cattle and the passage of an election promise, the 48th parliament has celebrated the end of its first sitting period.

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Artist goes from nerve pain to people's champ

After seven attempts and debilitating nerve pain, Loribelle Spirovski used her fingers and musical inspiration to win a major Archibald Prize award.

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe condemns ‘shameful’ number of Indigenous deaths in custody as Closing the Gap measures worsen

Latest report delivers bad news on targets including adult imprisonment rates, children in out-of-home care, suicide and childhood development

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The NT’s newest youth justice law changes will heap more trauma on to traumatised kids while worsening youth crime

Evidence shows reacting to kids who offend with violence increases chances that the offending behaviour escalates. In stark terms: there will be more victims because of the CLP’s policies

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Australia paying lip service to Closing the Gap: Thorpe

The latest Closing the Gap report on Indigenous disadvantage has found just four of 19 targets have improved, leading some to question the point of the goals.

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‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine

AAP

A premier, a former MP and a case of blackmail

A former MP found guilty of blackmailing her state's next premier was never sentenced because the charge was dropped, a court has been told.

The Guardian - AU

Gareth Ward in custody over sex offences as judge agrees NSW MP should be assessed for protection in prison

The 43-year old will be sentenced on 19 September after he was convicted last week for serious sex offences involving two young men

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Ministers coy on gambling reform as advice kept secret

How the government planned to respond to a landmark gambling inquiry report before shelving its reform ahead of the election will remain secret.

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Jail for sex offender MP despite 'risk of degradation'

A state MP's claims he could suffer violence in prison have failed to prevent sheriffs escorting him to jail before sentencing for historical sexual abuse.

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'Worrying' student test results spur fresh funding plea

Stagnant NAPLAN results paint a concerning picture for Australian students, sparking calls for greater investment to help those falling behind.

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