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Remote Aboriginal communities call for governments to support 'Arks' for most vulnerable

Despite official assurances that remote communities are the safest place to be for vulnerable people, Aboriginal community organisations are calling on...
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NATSILS call for prisoners to be released to prevent Coronavirus-related deaths in custody

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) has called for the release of vulnerable and low-risk prisoners to prevent 'black...
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Tanya Day: inquest findings to be handed down online

Tanya Day was a Yorta Yorta woman, grandmother and activist who tragically died in police custody in December 2017.
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"What do I do?" Indigenous tourism operators thinking up new ways to keep business running during pandemic

Closed borders and restrictions on how many people can gather in one place have meant the Indigenous tourism industry has been hit hard by the Coronavirus...
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"Disconnected from who we are" - How COVID-19 is affecting Indigenous births

South Coast senior Indigenous midwife, Melanie Briggs, talks us through a new reality of isolated births and coronavirus fears while calling for urgent resources.
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Indigenous women and children camping near Adelaide after being stranded outside of closed APY Lands

When access to the APY Lands was restricted in February to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a group of Indigenous women and children were locked out of their...
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Briggs uses social media influence to share Covid-19 messaging

Yorta Yorta rapper Briggs has shared a powerful image and message for First Nations population on his social media platform.

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Five First Nations-led organisations will become first-time recipients of arts council's four-year grants

The Australia Council for the Arts' four-year funding for organisations program was recently revised due to the virus pandemic, with five more Indigenous organisations...
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Insta bookclub with a celebrated difference bringing families together

At a time when all the public language is about social-distancing and self-isolation, one First Nations-led bookclub is providing welcome relief for families and...
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WA winery donates hand sanitiser to Noongar elders

The company is also looking into making a dispensary for an Aboriginal community located in the state’s south-west.
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In the town camps of Alice, coronavirus is raising the stakes of the digital divide

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'Being left behind': relocation of homeless not enough to protect them from COVID-19

WA state government draws criticism for its pilot program to accomodate Perth's homeless in a hotel for a month, with one lawyer saying it is "choosing who lives...
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'This is about making sure we get the best possible outcomes': Ken Wyatt confident in WA authorities after spike in Kimberley COVID-19 cases

As the Kimberley shuts down its borders, the Minister for Indigenous Australians says he is confident in the measures being put in place to stop the spread of...
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Karla Grant's mother Elizabeth lives at the aged care facility in Sydney, where four elderly residents have passed away after contracting coronavirus. Karla shares how...
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Coronavirus will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don’t act now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than non-Indigenous people, and we must ensure our most vulnerable communities aren't left...
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Chronically ill and keeping my head above water in the midst of COVID-19

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Our rightful place, but foundational issues remain unresolved

OPINION: The case of Love and Thoms played out in the High Court on Wednesday intersects with our foundational issues that speak to belonging and community – the...
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The NSW child protection system is still in a state of crisis when it comes to protecting Aboriginal children

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Tiwi Islands ask all non-essential residents to leave amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Tiwi Islands' Traditional Owners have been successful in implementing new restrictions on entry in efforts to protect their remote communities from the potentially...
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Palm Island travel restrictions start at midnight to prevent spread of COVID-19

The remote community of Palm Island will be locked down from midnight tonight with travel in and out restricted to essential services.
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Meeanjin Markets will host a virtual festival amid COVID-19 restrictions

Meeanjin Markets will be hosting an online festival in May, bringing all the usual Indigenous businesses and performers into the virtual world so people can...
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'Bittersweet': Survivors of Victoria’s Stolen Generations react to announcement of redress scheme

Survivors of Victoria's Stolen Generations thank the state government for announcing a redress scheme but say the significance of the moment is not about any...
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The Metro North Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership team have unveiled a new health van to share health advice with communities in Brisbane's north.
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