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Aboriginal people are still dying in custody

Since the royal commission, there have been 562 Indigenous deaths in custody. And since January 1 this year, there have been 19 deaths in custody. Four of those were First Nations people.  

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The extraordinary life of Bunuba woman June Oscar AO

From humble beginnings sleeping under the stars in Fitzroy Crossing to walking the halls of decision making in Australia as an advocate for Indigenous women, June Oscar has made a profound impact.

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Police must build trust with Indigenous communities

When Jalba Dann first joined WA Police as one of its first Aboriginal Police Liaison Offices, he faced some backlash from those in his own community.

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Arts sector has the power to make great change

Would you say that the arts and culture sector of Australia is just as important as the mining sector? Many likely wouldn’t say they’re on equal footing.

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Freedom of speech isn’t the freedom to spread racial hatred

Aboriginal women’s empowerment charity Glass Jar Australia recently appointed Palyku and Ngangumarta woman Sophie Coffin to its board of directors.

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‘Proud moment’: New way of doing business a game-changer

If you want to make sure you’re getting the very best out of a business deal, then you are in the right place.

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Here’s what you can actually do to help Indigenous people

The question itself is worth reflecting on, as the person asking it undoubtedly recognises they come from a place of privilege.

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Why the gap isn’t closing

Year after year, it’s the same narrative. Our governments are failing in their promise to close the gaps that exist in health and educational outcomes for Indigenous people.

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Lessons for all of us in leader Lowitja O’Donoghue’s life

Without Indigenous activists working to bring attention to injustices and resolve them, progress would not be made, and mindsets would not shift. 

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Who will lead next as Indigenous politicians retire

It takes a lot to put yourself in the spotlight — to be the centre of attention or the target for blame. 

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Pulling plug on water use shake-up is a missed opportunity

Recently the WA Government announced it would no longer reform the State’s outdated water laws.

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Booze restrictions alone will fail, better support is needed

Driving the streets of Broome, it didn’t take me long to see first hand the extent of the alcohol problem confronting the town.

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To work, booze bans must be driven by communities themselves

Fifteen young people — one just 14 years old — dead by their own hands in WA’s North West in just four years.

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Changing the date of Australia Day a simple act of kindness

Changing the date of Australia Day is not much, but it is something. It is a symbolic gesture, an act of kindness, an act of recognition that we are seen and heard.

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Make 2024 a year to learn about the oldest living culture

As we think about starting new goals, levelling up in the New Year or pulling back on commitments to have more family time, I want you to add some dates to your calendar to learn about and explore in 2024...

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Being heard doesn’t mean the right people are listening

It’s a tough gig, advocacy. It’s all around us. It’s an effort to educate others to gain public support for a cause or policy. And in most cases, what we can easily see, read, and hear informs us.

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Supporting Indigenous businesses can make a real difference

Do you find it hard to gift presents to someone who has everything? Or would you like to make sure your money has real impact? The solution could be donating to an Indigenous charity this Christmas.

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Don’t leave us behind

If you are not already including Indigenous people in renewable energy projects — you are behind the eight ball. And you may be putting yourself and your projects at risk.

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Coldplay’s WA shows a masterclass in Indigenous inclusivity

With all the hype surrounding Coldplay’s shows in WA, what stuck out for me wasn’t their on-stage performance, but how they performed in terms of Indigenous inclusivity.

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Less talk, more action: Shut down Unit 18 for good

Have you heard the saying ‘if he wanted to, he would’? It is a saying some use in reference to relationships, to mean that if a person wanted to be or do better by others, then they would simply do so.

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Native title doesn’t do enough to preserve culture

In order to be granted native title rights, Aboriginal people still must prove their connection to their traditional lands, despite everyone knowing they were here first.

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We must do more for our women, children and communities

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman, you are eight times more likely to be murdered than a-non Indigenous woman.

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Our community is hurting but the journey doesn’t end here

Ultimately the fate, future and welfare of 3 per cent of the population rested on the decision of the other 97 per cent. The referendum result was never our call, but yours. 

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Australia has long been split along racial lines

One of the go-to arguments to opponents of enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in our Constitution is that to do so would forever divide our country along racial lines. 

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