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Everything you need to know about the Voice to Parliament

Calls are mounting for more detail to be revealed amid concerns an ill-informed public would be sent to the ballot box to enshrine the key Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Rebecca Le May

‘Living narratives’CommentsPremiumHow ancient Indigenous trails shaped our roads

The use of Indigenous language references and co-names is becoming more widespread. However, the degree to which so many of the roads on which we travel flowed out of Aboriginal trails is not as well known.

Malcolm Quekett

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumUncertainty over Sydney Aboriginal centre

Ministers have reassured the Sydney Aboriginal community the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence will not close its doors, but uncertainty remains.

Phoebe Loomes

Shock numbersPremiumMcGowan rejects claims he failed suicidal Banksia Hill youth

Premier Mark McGowan has rejected the suggestion 20 attempted suicides at the State’s only juvenile detention centre in the first half of the year were a sign his Government had failed inmates.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Complex problem’PremiumCBD homeless shelter declared a success story one year on

It seems like a drop in the ocean, but helping half-a-dozen rough sleepers into long-term, stable housing has been hailed a big achievement and proof the Boorloo Bidee Mia model works.

Rebecca Le May

‘what have I done?’Premium‘Right decision’: Top cop backs Pingelly shooting policeman

Police Commissioner Col Blanch has thrown his full support behind a police officer who shot an armed man in Pingelly after confronting security vision emerged showing the incident unfolding.

Shannon Hampton and Isabel Vieira

Indigenous AustraliansFraser Island to go the way of Ayers Rock

Just as Uluru has replaced Ayers Rock, the Qld government hopes Fraser Island will go by the Indigenous name of K'gari as it embarks on an official name change.

Nick Gibbs

grave concerns ‘Serious consequences’ if cashless card scheme is scrapped

WA Liberal MP Rick Wilson has warned of ‘serious consequences’ for women and children if the cashless debit card is abolished by the Labor Party.

Kimberley Caines

Indigenous AustraliansLocals protest Aboriginal centre closure

Funding woes have forced an Aboriginal community hub in Sydney to shut its doors but advocates are determined to campaign for the local institution to remain.

Finbar O'Mallon

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Archie Roach’s profound impact will be felt for generations

To honour Uncle Archie’s legacy, we must continue the path of reconciliation.

Emma Garlett

Get Up Stand Up Show Up PremiumOur Lady of Mercy celebrates doubling of Indigenous students

Celebrating a 50 per cent increase in Indigenous enrolments and encouraging its students to get up, stand up and show up, Our Lady of Mercy College’s Indigenous liaison officer has given a powerful message.

Kasper Johansen

‘Walk the walk’Comments‘Overwhelming’ excitement about Indigenous Voice: Burney

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney is trying to win over support from the Opposition for a Voice to Parliament, saying it will bring both practical and symbolic outcomes.

Kimberley Caines

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WA Liberals vote to oppose Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Rank and file members of the WA Liberal Party have voted to call on the Federal Opposition to oppose an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, saying they ‘already have a voice’.

Peter Law

Mocks allegiance oathVideoSenator slams Queen as a ‘coloniser’ and gives power salute

Controversial Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe sparked chaos in Federal Parliament this morning with just one word — referring to the Queen as a ‘coloniser’ while mocking the oath of allegiance.

Kimberley Caines

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumIndigenous man found dead in WA prison

An Indigenous man has died after being found unconscious in his cell at Perth's maximum-security prison, with police to provide a report to the coroner.

Michael Ramsey

Indigenous AustraliansHistoric Indigenous Voice heard at Garma

The prime minister's historic Indigenous Voice to parliament speech at Garma Festival has been the highlight of the four-day celebration of Yolngu culture.

Aaron Bunch

‘Rest in power‘CommentsPremiumAussie music icon Archie Roach dies aged 66

Much loved singer-songwriter Archie Roach has sadly passed away surrounded by friends and family.

Brianna Dugan

constitution changes Clarity needed on Indigenous Voice to Parliament plan: Libs

The exact details of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament need to be made ‘crystal clear’ before Australians are asked to participate in a referendum on the issue, according to WA Senator Michaelia Cash.

Josh Zimmerman

Indigenous VoiceCommentsAlbo to reveal ‘clear’ wording of referendum question

Anthony Albanese is ‘optimistic’ a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to parliament will be ‘successful’, he will say in a speech to the Garma Festival in the Northern Territory.

Kimberley Caines

Being heardNation’s voices gather for significant four-day festival

Australia's largest Indigenous festival returns to the Northern Territory, with a prime ministerial visit and focus on a First Nations voice to parliament.

Aaron Bunch

Fiery post PremiumActing legend Ernie Dingo ‘refused service’ by taxi driver

Legendary WA actor Ernie Dingo says a taxi operator refused to drive him into town during a stopover flight in Broome, moments before dropping ‘white’ passengers off at the same spot.

Jakeb Waddell

Indigenous AustraliansIndigenous voice at heart of Garma

The push to get an Indigenous voice in federal parliament is expected to be a key theme at this weekend's Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem Land.

Aaron Bunch

Indigenous AustraliansMore progress on Closing the Gap needed

A Productivity Commission report monitoring the Closing the Gap agreement says a number of socio-economic targets are not on track to be met.

Alex Mitchell

‘it was preventable’PremiumYoung dad tried to take own life 10 times before jail death

An Indigenous man who hanged himself from his cell door in Acacia Prison had been giving away his possessions in the weeks before his death, it has emerged.

Sarah Steger