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‘Poignant and emotional’CommentsPremiumSacred ground to be the stage for AFL grand final

The ground on which Optus Stadium was built has its own history and legends, with respected Noongar/Yamatji leader Dr Richard Walley describing it as a ‘significant place’.

Shannon Hampton

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See the picturesCommentsPremium
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‘Gathering ground’ part of $40m Rotto Lodge overhaul

Plans to redevelop the Rottnest Lodge include the creation of a ‘gathering ground’ to pay respect to traditional owners, 90 years after Aboriginal prisoners were last sent to the island’s labour camp.

Peter Law

Apply nowHow to land a paid internship at The West

Aspiring First Nations journalists — as well as those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds — can now apply for a paid summer internship at Seven West Media.

Staff reporter

Indigenous AustraliansFraser Island to revert to Indigenous name

The UNESCO World Heritage area centred on Fraser Island has reverted to the name used by its traditional owners: K'gari, meaning 'paradise'.

Marty Silk

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Sad realityCommentsPremium
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Why kids are the key to fighting racism

Education is an important part of every child’s life but the schoolyard can be a cruel place for some. Unfortunately, racism is something that even children experience.

Rangi Hirini

Equal opportunityPremiumIndigenous businesses plead for fairer partnership deal

The number of Indigenous-owned businesses is growing in WA but experts warn there is still a long road ahead to ensure their opportunities, particularly in joint ventures, are equal and sustainable.

Kate Purnell

Indigenous AustraliansNew Vic team to revive Aboriginal language

A Victorian university pilot course on endangered Aboriginal languages has produced its first batch of teachers ready to revive native dialects in the state.

AAP

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Deaths after custodyPremium
The West Australian exclusive
The fight to survive after being released from prison

Coronial data represents the tip of the iceberg in deaths after custody, says a researcher who estimates the rate of prisoners who die within a year of release well outstrips those who die in jail.

Annabel Hennessy

Joint venturePremiumHuge contract win for traditional owners at FMG hub

Fortescue is laying the groundwork with traditional owners to oversee the future development of its giant Solomon iron ore hub in the Pilbara.

Caitlin Paroczai

historic appointmentPremiumMeet WA’s first female Aboriginal Senator

Dorinda Cox will become WA’s first female Aboriginal Senator after she was confirmed as the Greens selection to replace the retiring Rachel Siewert this afternoon.

Josh Zimmerman

Deaths after custodyPremiumUnemployed prisoners more likely to die after jail time

The West Australian can reveal more than 80 per cent of the people who died in WA after spending time in jail were also unemployed.

Annabel Hennessy

BASIC SERVICESCommentsPremiumIndigenous communities call for surplus to be spent

Indigenous people from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands are calling on the WA Government to act on the raft of infrastructure challenges in the region after the Premier revealed a record Budget surplus.

Tom Robinson

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Deaths After CustodyCommentsPremium
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No support and little hope: Prisoners set up to fail

Those in the sector have revealed that prisoners are regularly being released from WA jails without any referrals to reintegration services meant to help them transition back into the community.

Annabel Hennessy

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ReconciliationCommentsPremium
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Who’s afraid of dual names for Aboriginal land?

Dual naming doesn’t take away a town, suburb or city’s identity — it actually strengthens a location’s identity and can help Australians feel more connected to Aboriginal history and culture.

Rangi Hirini

Not forgottenCommentsPremiumVital funding for Indigenous, community services

Premier Mark McGowan has outlined that this year’s budget is about WA’s future, delivering on that talk with a suite of important initiatives earning financial support.

Rangi Hirina

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Death in custodyPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Inquest reveals how system failed sick Kununurra teen

An inquest has uncovered damning evidence of how a Kununurra teenager who required urgent heart surgery was failed multiple times by the WA justice and health systems.

Stephanie Sinclair

‘Geraldton is a racist town’PremiumTrust fund-theft accused makes shock claim

Racism and a fear of antisocial behaviour from members of a native title claim were the reasons owners of a hotel were kept secret, a man on trial for stealing $3 million from the trust has claimed.

Elise Van Aken

Wirra Hub supportBusiness coaches mentor South West companies

South West business owners and operators were given expert advice and one-on-one coaching at the pop-up event.

Jacinta Cantatore

Bunbury’s backyardHidden bush tucker treasures

“A weed to me is a plant of unknown value.”

Jacinta Cantatore

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Still waitingCommentsPremium
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Time to hit inject button on Indigenous vaccinations

Leaders need to actually lead on raising Aboriginal vaccination rates as the COVID-19 pandemic rollout continues to rage.

Rangi Hirini

Rangi HiriniIndigenous Affairs Reporter

‘Significant work to do’CommentsPremiumFast-track vax plan for Indigenous communities revealed

National Cabinet will today discuss a plan to accelerate the vaccine rollout for First Nations Australians, with vaccination rates as low as 7.2 per cent for Indigenous communities in WA.

Sarah Ison

Australian madeCommentsPremiumThe move that could earn Indigenous businesses millions

The strict rules that say Champagne only comes from France could also earn First Nations businesses big bucks if they were applied in Australia.

Sarah Ison

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‘Nowhere is safe’CommentsPremium
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‘Huge concern’ over WA’s Indigenous vaccination rates

Labor Senator Pat Dodson says ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before the Delta variant enters WA regions, and low vaccination rates among Indigenous people have authorities worried.

Sarah Ison

Indigenous AustraliansTighten Indigenous contract checks: report

A parliamentary committee report has called for more rigorous checks for Indigenous businesses applying for government contracts.

Georgie Moore