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ANU institute for First Nations gender justice

Local Newstime Media -
The Australian National University has established the Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Gender Justice Institute.

Commissioner to protect ACT’s Indigenous children begins her term

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner began her five-year term today.

Independent review to tackle ACT’s Indigenous imprisonment crisis

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Professor Lindon Coombes, academic and former policy advisor, will conduct an independent review into First Nations overrepresentation.

Aboriginal rights trailblazer Lowitja O’Donoghue dies

National AAP -
Indigenous rights advocate Lowitja O'Donoghue, who lobbied for native title and was a trailblazer for the recognition of Aboriginal people, has died aged 91.

ROGS: ACT Indigenous incarceration rates highest in Australia

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT has the highest Indigenous imprisonment rate in the country, and it is rising yearly, according to the 2022–23 ROGS.

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

National AAP -
Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

Dutton backs senator Price’s ‘brave’ colonisation comments

National AAP -
Voters should listen to Jacinta Price, who said colonisation had a positive impact on First Nations people, rather than 'capital city views', Peter Dutton said.

Health minister introduces bill to reform child protection system

Local Newstime Media -
Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA will introduce the Children and Young People Amendment Bill 2023 into the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

The Voice to Parliament: Let’s work to get this done

News David Smith -
At its heart, Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.

UC Indigenous graduate back from world tour of top-tier universities

Local Georgia Curry -
Boston, Massachusetts is a long way from home for UC graduate Liam Searle but it is now a closer reality thanks to a world tour of top universities for first nations students,...

Invasion Day protests rally against voice to parliament in Canberra

National AAP -
Annual Invasion Day protests have been held around the country, featuring many speakers urging crowds to oppose an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Public support falling for Indigenous voice

National AAP -
A growing number of people are unsure about or would vote against an Indigenous voice to parliament, according to a recent survey.

Nation mourns death of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey

National AAP -
Thousands have gathered across Australia to protest the alleged murder of 15-year-old Indigenous boy Cassius Turvey.

Cassius Turvey’s WA killing ‘racially motivated’: PM

National AAP -
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the alleged murder of Perth teenager Cassius Turvey as heartbreaking as a police investigation continues.

Peter Dutton calls for Indigenous abuse inquiry

National AAP -
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has asked the federal government to call a royal commission into the abuse of Indigenous children.

Dream Gallery helps Indigenous detainees paint a brighter future

Local Jessica Cordwell -
Exhibiting works created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees at Alexander Maconochie Centre as part of their art program, the opening of the Dream Gallery at Flex by ISPT coincided with International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Tuesday 9 August.
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