Indigenous justice
Cape York areas make World Heritage tentative list
Another Australian site may be in the mix for World Heritage status after a campaign was launched for parts of Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula.
- by Laine Clark
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Elation, sorrow over Sunshine Coast native title ruling
It’s a bittersweet victory for traditional owners whose native title rights over more than 300,000 hectares of land in south-east Queensland have been recognised in the Federal Court.
- by Keira Jenkins
Rapper at centre of ‘white devil’ school song controversy addresses furore
A song from Indigenous rapper Birdz was banned from a Sydney primary school this week. But he says it’s been taught inside classrooms for years.
- by Meg Watson
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‘What is it, 1991?’: Prominent rapper slams move to ban controversial song
One of Australia’s biggest hip-hop artists has slammed comments from the NSW government, after a Birdz song was withdrawn from rotation at a Sydney school.
- by Meg Watson
Inquest uncovers NT Police racism, while an ‘exhausted’ community waits to heal
Kumanjayi Walker was shot dead by an NT police officer in 2019. The inquest into the teen’s death revealed racism within police ranks and the officer’s past use of force.
- by Jack Latimore
Ken Wyatt is not known for anger. But when he read his family’s government files ...
The former minister for Indigenous Australians thought he knew everything about the heartache of his people. Then he read about the treatment of his forebears.
- by Victoria Laurie
Police were told to ‘elevate’ this advisory body. It’s been sacked
The group has gone public with concerns after its members were let go on former commissioner Katarina Carroll’s last day.
- by Matt Dennien
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Domestic violence
Police warn bail laws hamper efforts to prevent family violence
Frontline police have complained they now have fewer options when alleged domestic violence offenders breach bail conditions.
- by Rachel Eddie
‘Not enough to merely know history’: Premier fronts Indigenous truth-telling inquiry for first time
Jacinta Allan was warned by the Yoorrook Justice Commission to live up to her words on Monday before she was questioned for nearly three hours about a range of issues being examined by the inquiry.
- by Jack Latimore
Yoorrook hits back after government rejects ‘crucial’ Indigenous reforms
The Allan government has sought more time to address major reforms requested by the Yoorrook Justice Commission to child protection, justice and police oversight.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
Cleveland’s mum shares her memories – and her heartbreak – as inquest begins
Nadene Dodd and her young family should be at home in Laverton. Instead, they are 950 kilometres away in a motel in Perth’s east, hoping they will finally get answers.
- by Jesinta Burton
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