‘Creators of their own destiny’: Historic agreement signed in Arnhem Land
A remote community – known as the place where the Dreaming changed shape – has struck a historic 10-year agreement with the NT government.
Closing The Gap
Majority of NT ministers fly to Arnhem Land
A town in the heart of Arnhem Land has called the Territory’s leaders to their doorstep to sign a new agreement over their community’s future.
Prison isolation overhaul after NT anti-torture report
One Territorian was locked in isolation for 144 hours for blowing a kiss. See why prisoners told the anti-torture watchdog they were being ‘broken’.
DV to have $1.1bn toll on Northern Territory if crisis not tackled
‘How much does a life cost?’: Australia’s largest ever coronial inquiry into domestic violence grills leaders over ‘piecemeal’ funding.
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TV star reveals ‘mob’ mantra in face of racism
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Top Indigenous legal expert quits university over racism claims
The former Territory anti-discrimination commissioner has stepped down from Australia’s top law school over racism claims.
‘Stolen at 2, I felt like an intruder the day my white baby brother came home’
As a child of the Stolen Generation, documentary maker Brenda Matthews knows all-too well what it’s like to walk both sides of Australia’s race divide.
What if you don’t vote in referendum
The date for Australia’s first referendum in 24 years has finally been revealed. And Australians who fail to have their say face a huge fine.
Simple way Aussies can make extra cash
Looking to make some easy money? There’s a simple way to be part of the referendum and put some extra cash in your pocket.
‘Really bad’: Childhood moment inspiring AFL legend
AFL champion Gavin Wanganeen has spoken about a memory as a seven-year-old that has stayed with him, and how it’s now inspiring him.
Wanganeen’s inspirational message to Indigenous youth
“There’s so many opportunities out there.” Indigenous footy legend Gavin Wanganeen has a challenge to young Indigenous people.
Disadvantaged, ‘dangerous’: The Brisbane suburb doing it tough
It’s disadvantaged, dangerous, has high unemployment, a desperate housing shortage and a lack of public transport services – and it’s just 20km from Brisbane’s City Hall.
‘We don’t need more footballers – we’re looking for CEOs’
“What about the person with no sporting ability?” A foundation run by two former Sydney Swans stars aims to close the gap – but they’re not looking for footy players.
‘Totally preventable’: The disease still killing Indigenous youngsters
In remote Australia two young Indigenous people lose their lives every week to a heart disease all-but eradicated 50 years ago, while others fall blind and deaf due to easily preventable illnesses.
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