COGNICURRENT

The article discusses the significant archive created by Gary Foley, showcasing the history of Aboriginal activism in Australia through various collected items.

The family of a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman is suing the Northern Territory government for negligence after she died in police custody.

Yuin elder Aunty Ruth Simms publishes her first children's book, 'Muttonfish Magic,' at the age of 84, celebrating a long career in education.

The inquest into the death of Aboriginal woman Tammy Shipley reveals her children's heartfelt grief over the loss of their mother, who died in custody after excessive water consumption.

William Barton, a renowned yidaki player, discusses his efforts to blend the ancient Aboriginal instrument with classical music.

Jake Danby's sentence was extended to two years of home detention without jail time after he fatally hit an Aboriginal man, angering the victim's family.

The Northern Territory's draft buffel grass management plan is being scrutinized, with concerns that it disproportionately favors the cattle industry over environmental and Aboriginal interests.

Linda Burney has been appointed to the board of the University of Technology Sydney to enhance Aboriginal participation in higher education.

Lionel Fogarty, a celebrated Aboriginal poet and activist, leaves behind a powerful legacy that encourages future generations to confront injustices after his recent passing.

The Federal Court of Australia has identified oppressive conduct and factional control within the South West Aboriginal Medical Service, resulting in the invalidation of expulsion notices issued to members and a director.

Liam Alexander Hall has been named as the man charged with committing an alleged act of terrorism by throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd at a rally in Perth.

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts has accused a public servant in Canberra of sexual assault and harassment during her tenure as ACT's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people commissioner.

Juanella Donovan has earned the People's Choice award at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards for her artwork, which reflects her cultural heritage.

The Mallee District Aboriginal Services in Victoria has re-elected Nikita Hart and Tanya Smith as directors amidst ongoing legal challenges regarding their positions.

NSW Police must pay nearly $1.9 million in legal costs after a major abalone trafficking case against seven men collapsed due to critical evidence issues.

Only 3 percent of voters fined for failing to vote in Northern Territory local government elections have paid their penalty, raising questions of fairness in the system.

Valerie Wenberg reflects on her traumatic childhood as one of the Stolen Generations in Australia, where she and her siblings were forcibly taken from their mother, resulting in the deaths of two siblings in state-run institutions.

Traditional owners in Darwin express concern over the lack of proper consultation by TotalEnergies H2 regarding their solar farm project, prompting a legal challenge.

Former ATSIC head Geoff Clark was imprisoned for fraud, but lingering legal issues continue to impact his Aboriginal community.

Richard Flanagan discusses the themes of his new book, reflecting on personal history and ecological concerns, during a virtual event from his home in Tasmania.

The Northern Territory and federal governments are under fire for their lack of long-term planning to protect Indigenous communities in the Victoria Daly region from flooding, with evacuation of nearly 300 residents to Darwin amid ongoing concerns.

Activists warn that extreme heat due to climate change could render parts of the Northern Territory unlivable within 40 years if urgent measures are not implemented, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples facing the greatest impact.

WA Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn has approved a $138 million luxury resort development in Gnarabup, subject to conditions protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage sites and local wildlife.

The Northern Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency has submitted a second report to a national inquiry, highlighting urgent issues regarding youth detention in the NT, including long remand times, violence, and procedural flaws.

The article discusses Tim, a 40-year-old Aboriginal man who experienced homelessness and coped with extreme weather conditions in Australia after losing his job due to the pandemic.

A local council in Corowa voted to remove the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from their chambers, opting to only display the Australian flag.

Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer expressed heartbreak and anger after Australia Post lost a $4,000 painting she sent to a client, receiving an empty package instead.

A 44-year-old Aboriginal woman died in custody in Northern Territory, leading to calls for an independent investigation by the local Aboriginal legal service.

The article discusses the recent historical record of Aboriginal deaths while in police custody and the restrictions imposed after Bondi Beach that silence their calls for justice.