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  • THERE has been widespread outrage from First Nations communities, politicians and organisations over the death in custody of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man in Alice Springs/Mparntwee. The Warlpiri man, who lived with a disability in supported accommodation in Alice Springs, lost consciousness and later died after being restrained by two NT police officers inside Coles Supermarket in Alice Springs last week. 

  • ABORIGINAL people who were forcibly removed under policies that “ripped the hearts” from families are hailing a reparation scheme as a powerful moment in history.  

  • DELIVERING the Mabo Oration in Cairns last Friday, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission Katie Kiss, told the gathering that the rights of Indigenous Australians are under attack and children have been subjected to “egregious breaches” of human rights. 

  • TRADITIONAL  custodians have condemned a federal government decision to allow a controversial gas project to keep operating for decades. 

  • DJA DJA Wurrung People of the Central Victoria area are the first Traditional Owner group to register intent to negotiate a Traditional Owner Treaty.

Latest News Stories

Jymia shows off her hard work.

Widjabul-Githabul mother takes honours at recent body-building competition

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 12:10 pm

NSW: How do you juggle motherhood of a 20-month-old daughter, a job as a registered nurse in a busy Paediatrics Unit and a lifelong hobby of bodybuilding? 

Well, Widjabul Githabul mother of one, Jymia Speeding, who lives in Armidale in northwest NSW, does indeed manage to fit all these hectic pursuits into her daily routine. 

Gamilaroi, Yullaroi and Bigambul man, Joseph Flick, is committed to making things right. (image supplied)

Bringing Them Home

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 12:07 pm

Joseph Flick’s journey of truth-telling and reconnection

NATIONAL: On Reconciliation Week, many Australians will reflect on its theme, “Bridging Now to Next”, and the ongoing connection between the past, present, and future. We learn from the past, look to the future, and push forward together on the reconciliation journey. Joseph Flick stands as a quiet force for remembrance and restoration. 

Boon Wurrung/Bunurong, Mutti Mutti and Yorta Yorta grandmother, Aunty Eva Jo Edwards.

Reflections on Sorry Day

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 11:49 am

VIC: ON the eve of National Sorry Day, Aunty Eva Jo Edwards told the Koori Mail it was “a day of reflection.”

Removed from her mother at age five and placed into an institution in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as a young girl, Aunty Eva Jo grew up disconnected from her family and culture.

Ithangee Fisheries owner Ian Wymarra – Image: AAP

Torres Futures fund ignites crayfisherman’s export dreams

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 11:47 am

TSI: A groundbreaking Indigenous-led fund is giving First Nations businesses a vital boost with capital and crucial support. 

Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a passion for Daniel Majid. 

L-R Troy Fraser, CEO of Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council, Donnella Mills, Chair of National Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisation, Kieran Smith, CEO Gunawuna Jungai, Barry Walden, Managing Director of Grassroots Advisory, and Katie Kiss, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, at the Aboriginal-led Review into Closing the Gap Assembly in Canberra.

Doomadgee Closing the Gap, expanding local influence

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 11:15 am

QLD: Gunawuna Jungai has announced the expansion of its board, with two significant appointments from the community in a further demonstration of the integrity and power of local culture in the process of self-determination and cultural democracy. 

The organisation has welcomed Atlanta Taylor and Kerry-Anne Gallagher to the Board.

Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett began a 400km walk from Portland in southwest Victoria to Parliament House in Melbourne. Around 300 people attended the launch event and the first public section of the walk. (Image: AAP)

Walking on the path to Truth-telling

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 11:07 am

VIC: Indigenous leaders have set off on a 370-kilometre journey, joined by hundreds of supporters to raise awareness for Australia’s first formal truth-telling process.  

Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett began a 25-day walk from Portland in Victoria’s southwest to Melbourne, to highlight…