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The Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Foundation is set to receive a $57 million donation.

‘He goes, ‘I’m going to give you $57 million’. I think I swore’: The donation that shocked a foundation

The program uses football and other passion projects mentor and help marginalised young people in Australia’s red centre find a job and become leaders of their community.

  • Marc McGowan

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WA Liberal candidate for the seat of Kimberley Darren Spackman and a Facebook post he made in 2022. Pictures: Facebook

Kimberley Liberal candidate described pub break-in as a ‘welcome to country’

Gulliver’s Tavern publican Darren Spackman made the remark in a Facebook post accompanying a picture of a smashed window at his venue in 2022.

  • Hamish Hastie
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Dutton should learn from his history and tread gently on welcome to Country ceremonies

Our discussion on welcomes could prove a litmus test of exactly where Indigenous Australians sit in our nation today.

  • The Herald's View
Rhoda Roberts

Feeling unwelcome: Why debate is mounting over an ancient ceremony

From local councils to sporting ovals and the steps of parliament, the Welcome to Country ceremony performed by Indigenous elders has been targeted in a debate about cost and custom.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Indigenous artist Mick Harding, in front of his video installation for ACMI, with his son Mitch who worked on the piece with him.

Welcome to ACMI: New work encourages visitors to think about country

A local Indigenous artist has created a stunning animation which will greet visitors to ACMI at Fed Square.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on Friday.

‘Straight from the Trump playbook’: Dutton flags cultural diversity jobs are in the firing line

The opposition leader says such programs and positions “do nothing to improve the lives of everyday Australians”.

  • Olivia Ireland
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The Invasion Day rally outside Parliament House

Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day

January 26 means different things to different people. Some protested the day, while others just wanted to enjoy the sunshine.

  • Madeleine Heffernan, Lachlan Abbott and Marta Pascual Juanola
In the upcoming election campaign, Peter Dutton will find fertile ground in immigration and security issues.

Playing hard or being ‘reckless’? Dutton ramps up attack

The opposition leader’s rhetoric has prompted opponents to accuse him of “grotesque”, trumped-up politics. But do the times suit him?

  • Paul Sakkal
Professor Megan Davis receives an AC award on Australia Day.

Hugs and tears as Voice architect receives honour after ‘tumultuous’ year

Professor Megan Davis was at her mother’s housing commission home in south-east Queensland when she got the call she would receive the highest Order of Australia award.

  • Olivia Ireland
Truganini’s skeleton was eventually cremated in 1976 and scattered in the waters off Bruny Island.

Learning my own family history ended my indifference to Australia Day

How do I reconcile being a proud white Australian who benefited from the English taking this land with knowing what that meant for the people whose land they took?

  • Jo Pybus

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