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Time is running out for more than a hundred Indigenous residents in Toowoomba facing forced eviction from their homes, with some already giving up hope.

The chief executive of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service has resigned following detailed accusations of sexual violence made by four women against him...

Senator Rex Patrick has flown over the Queensland and New South Wales border to show how water is being misused in cotton farms in the northern part of the Murray...

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Comment, Opinion and Analysis

Hearing from the diverse voices on issues affecting First Nations people

15 Feb 2019 - 5:02pm

We Will Disrupt Racism in Media

OPINION: Strong 'blak' voices are deeply embedded in the media and are challenging the sector, on many fronts. Biased and discriminatory reporting will be powerfully...

15 Feb 2019 - 1:14pm

'Our people will lead the way' to Close the Gap

OPINION: Our people have watched and waited long enough while successive Governments failed to deliver on the promise of equal standards of health, education and...

Analysis

'Refreshed' Close the Gap targets will focus on progress and achievement

ANALYSIS: The Government's willingness to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the refresh process, and to partner together moving forwards...

ANALYSIS

How the foolish rumour that Hawaiians ate Cook began

ANALYSIS: Historian and Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi, Lilikalā K. Kameʻeleihiwa explains that Captain Cook's death was a victory for the Hawaiian people...

OPINION

It's time for change: Aboriginal women will stand strong against sexual violence

OPINION: Recent allegations have exposed the violence experienced by many Aboriginal women and children, with very serious consequences for some in our community....

Analysis

Banking Royal Commission report short in scope

A number of big issues were identified by the Banking Royal Commission after preliminary consultations with Indigenous advocacy groups, but the final report has...

The Conversation

Banking Royal Commission: How Hayne failed remote Australia

ANALYSIS: The Productivity Commission’s 722-page report on superannuation only makes explicit reference to issues faced by Aboriginal people twice, writes...

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News

Ardern tells Morrison deporting New Zealanders is 'corrosive' to relationship

New Zealand's Prime Minister says she has had a frank discussion with her Australian counterpart about deportations of New Zealanders who have made their home in...

NITV News

'Broken and sad': Families forced out of former Aboriginal housing

Time is running out for more than a hundred Indigenous residents in Toowoomba facing forced eviction from their homes, with some already giving up hope.

NITV News

Murray Darling water allocation needs to be reconsidered, says Senator

Senator Rex Patrick has flown over the Queensland and New South Wales border to show how water is being misused in cotton farms in the northern part of the Murray...

Life

'Michelle's husband' Barack Obama speaks out about toxic masculinity

The former US president spoke about the need to redefine masculine stereotypes that emphasised aggression and stoicism in order to gain respect.

NITV News

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service CEO resigns after sex allegations broadcast

The chief executive of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service has resigned following detailed accusations of sexual violence made by four women against him...

NITV News

Aboriginal arts centre under investigation over $1m financial 'trouble'

The manager of Injalak Arts and Crafts quit after debt rose out of control.

NITV News

‘Cool as Hell’: Baker Boy launches new music video and national tour

The ‘fresh prince of Arnhem Land’ will hit the road after a big start to 2019.

News

'MAGA hat student' sues Washington Post for $349 million over protest coverage

The Covington teenager claims he was "wrongfully targeted and bullied" in a story that divided the US.

News

'Let's get on with it': Exiting Labor MP spruiks Indigenous voice

Veteran Labor MP Jenny Macklin has delivered her valedictory speech, encouraging her colleagues to implement an indigenous voice to federal parliament.

NITV News

'I just feel so hurt': Mother of five jailed for fine default speaks out

Western Australia is the only state still jailing people for fine defaults with First Nation’s people being one of the communities most affected by the law.

News

'Flying blind': Researchers call for national database of Indigenous sites

According to a new study, groups undertaking land use and development planning are in the dark when it comes to information about significant Indigenous sites.

The Point

Aggressive police upending Aboriginal lives

Raw videos captured by smartphones and spread on social media are shining a light on disturbing confrontations with law enforcement.

ANALYSIS

Growing up cultured: creating on-screen aspirations for our young ones

ANALYSIS: With the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population expected to increase in the coming years, media must ensure Indigenous experiences are...

News

Aboriginal Tiwi Islanders remembered on Darwin bombing anniversary

The efforts of Aboriginal Tiwi Islanders in helping resist the Japanese during World War II have been recognised during commemorations to mark 77 years since the...