Australia voted no to a national voice to parliament on October 14 2023, but two years on, its advocates say they remain steadfast in their mission for change.
Keira Jenkins
WA’s Supreme Court has blocked the Forrest family’s attempt to uncover details of a meeting at an Aboriginal Corporation — details that could kill a mythological water serpent claim.
Adrian Rauso
Aboriginal women have the answers for their communities, and urge deep listening and genuine partnership from those in power to implement change.
Each state and territory needs an independent commissioner dedicated to Indigenous children, advocates say, urging governments to "be bold".
The news of the $8 million Roelands Mission transformation project near Harvey fills me with a mix of cautious optimism and a powerful sense of duty.
Emma Garlett
New research has highlighted the need for culturally specific eating disorder screening tools for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Hannah Cross
The Kadadjiny Aboriginal Corporation is gearing up for their annual basketball carnival, the Kadadjiny Cup, with registrations still open for teams wanting to get involved in the action.
Jacki Elezovich
Former WA premier Colin Barnett has urged Woodside to build a new gas plant in the North West, arguing the Browse field needs its own processing facility away from the Burrup rock art.
Ben Harvey
Food is reconciliation on a plate for Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, who has made it her goal to share her knowledge of Australia's native ingredients.
A lively stream of people joined the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation for its NAIDOC celebrations on September 12.
Claire Middleton
Indigenous people are facing a retirement disadvantage, with 65 per cent dying before reaching the age to access age pensions or superannuation.
An Indigenous-led digital resource has been launched for International Literacy Day, celebrating First Nations culture and the process of storytelling.
WA’s Environment Minister has discarded an objection made against Perdaman’s $6 billion fertiliser manufacturing plant that had claimed there were insufficient protections in place for Indigenous rock art.
Simone Grogan
Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.
Noongar artist Doug Roberts started painting after watching a family member and his spur of the moment decision to give it a try turned into a lifelong hobby that has been a way to give back to his community.
Narrikup netballer Courtney White, 16, has been picked for the WA team which is contesting the national First Nations tournament in Melbourne this week.
It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.
Renewable energy projects must be developed alongside Indigenous people, and community-led initiatives need more investment, a symposium has been told.
The Garma festival was born out of the disappointment of a broken promise; 25 years later, local Yolngu leaders are looking to the future for their people.
The Deadly Heart Trek is visiting remote communities, to educate, and treat rheumatic heart disease, which disproportionately affects Indigenous people.
The government’s commitments at the Garma Festival are a signal that change is possible. A signal must now be followed by implementation.
Conrad Liveris
As the 25th Garma wraps up, international visitors have shared their reflections, culture and gratitude for being invited to Australia for the festival.
The work and achievements of the Great Southern’s Indigenous community were on show at the Southern Aboriginal Corporation’s annual NAIDOC Ball on Saturday night, with seven awards presented.
