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The Aboriginal community of Doomadgee is experiencing severe shortages of food and fuel due to prolonged isolation from floodwaters, with conditions likely worsening in the coming weeks.

Rhoda Roberts, a renowned Indigenous broadcaster and cultural figure in Australia, has passed away at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of promoting Aboriginal culture and storytelling.

Rhoda Roberts, a prominent Indigenous cultural leader from Australia, has passed away at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer.

A coroner found that the death of a Worimi woman at a remote hospital was preventable due to delays in ordering a transfer to a larger hospital.

Residents of Daly River, having been evacuated due to severe flooding, express heartbreak over their losses and the uncertain future of returning home.

The first Aboriginal rangers conference on the NSW South Coast focused on blending traditional cultural knowledge with contemporary technological practices for land management.

A regional council in New South Wales has abandoned its plan to ban the display of Aboriginal flags after receiving overwhelming community opposition.

Queensland's arts minister overlooked a recommendation to name a new theatre after the Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal, leading to controversy and public outcry.

The Northern Territory government has implemented a rent freeze for public housing tenants in Aboriginal communities affected by severe flooding due to recent monsoonal rains.

An Aboriginal man, whose remains were removed to England in 1900, have been ceremonially reburied in his ancestral land near Sydney after almost 130 years.

The podcast discusses the implications of recent court rulings granting Aboriginal title to lands in British Columbia, suggesting that private property may face legal challenges from Indigenous rights movements.

Avi Lewis, an NDP leadership candidate, expresses confidence regarding property rights in British Columbia amidst ongoing debates about Aboriginal land claims.

Jake Danby, convicted for a deadly hit-and-run in Darwin, has been fined and allowed to retain his driver's licence despite his actions leading to a death.

Indigenous leader Pat Turner has retired from her prominent roles in First Nations organizations after decades of advocacy for Indigenous rights and health.

The article expresses skepticism about the federal government's recent agreement with the Musqueam First Nation regarding Aboriginal rights and title in Metro Vancouver.

The Canadian federal government has reportedly signed agreements recognizing Aboriginal title over all of Vancouver, raising concerns among residents about transparency and implications for governance.

The Musqueam First Nation has entered into agreements with the Canadian federal government that acknowledge their Aboriginal rights in the Metro Vancouver region.

Ottawa has signed an agreement with the Musqueam First Nation that recognizes their Aboriginal land rights across a significant portion of Vancouver.

Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik, the first Aboriginal person to earn a PhD from Harvard, has been honored for her significant contributions to Aboriginal rights and education following her recent passing.

The River Murray Mallee Aboriginal Corporation and Mobile Language Team are working together to revive the ancient Ngaiawang language.

Traditional owners in Australia have been awarded over $54 million in compensation for economic and spiritual losses due to the McArthur River Mine.

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the dismissal of the entire board of the South West Aboriginal Medical Service due to oppressive conduct in expelling members.

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.