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Alcohol bans are returning to the NT, and some Indigenous leaders see them as a 'second chance'

Last year Indigenous community leader Phillip Goodman made a troubling prediction about alcohol bans. It came true – but now he just wants to see things put right.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2023

Young people may decide the outcome of the Voice referendum – here's why

A referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament is set to be held in the second half of this year. Australians will be asked if they agree to a constitutional amendment to give First Nations people a voice in government decisions that directly affect them. This body aims to…

The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023

Fortescue founder claims signing Yindjibarndi royalty agreement risks creating 'alcohol disasters'

Fortescue Metals executive chairman Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest defends the failure to sign a mining compensation agreement with Yindjibarndi traditional owners in WA's north.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2023

Treaty vision includes new truth and healing inquiry

Queensland will set up a First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry under legislation to be introduced next week.

AAP · Feb 15, 2023

Liberals likely to win Aston byelection; Voice support increases in Essential poll

On February 9, Liberal Alan Tudge announced he would resign from politics, setting up a byelection in his Victorian seat of Aston. A date for the byelection is still to be determined.

The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023

New York Marathon kicks off study dreams and plans for all six majors for Wiradjuri woman Hayley Pymont

After completing the New York Marathon, Wiradjuri woman Hayley Pymont is hungry to chase down all six of the world's major marathons.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Hawthorn racism report author arrested on fraud charges

Former AFL player Phil Egan has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of fraud relating to the management of an Aboriginal organisation.

AAP · Feb 14, 2023

Author of Hawthorn racism report arrested as part of fraud investigation at Aboriginal body

Phil Egan again denies wrongdoing after he was arrested by police as part of an investigation into alleged fraud at the Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Katherine reports rise in transient visitors since return of Alice Springs alcohol restrictions

Katherine in the Northern Territory already has one of nation's highest homelessness rates. Officials say more people are now pouring into the town, putting a strain on services.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Kimberley families still in limbo almost a year after Youpla funeral insurance collapse

Indigenous Kimberley residents impacted by funeral insurance fund Youpla going into administration are continuing their fight for compensation.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023