ABC Indigenous
'Special day' as artefacts collected from Groote Eylandt 70 years ago returned to Anindilyakwa
Groote Eylandt's Indigenous communities celebrate the return of 174 artefacts from the Manchester Museum, saying the move has encouraged them to start making and using them again.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cultural Artefacts
How a native title interpretation could cost outback councils millions more in roadworks
Outback Queensland mayors say a "governmental, legal conundrum" could lead to a huge increase in the cost of roadworks as they scramble to form land use agreements for hundreds of gravel pits.
Published: Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Roads
This mother feared she would end up in jail over huge phone bills, a problem experts say is greater than first thought
In 2021, Telstra faced court for its treatment of First Nations customers. New figures obtained by the ABC show the scale of the problem is much worse than first thought.
Duration: 8 minutes 18 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Telecommunications Services Industry
'Pepper sprayed, knocked to the ground': Elderly Indigenous Australians share racism experiences in online register
A new report has found almost four in 10 First Nations people are experiencing high levels of violent and aggressive racism.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Mental Health
Inquest hears officers were not wearing body cameras while arresting Indigenous man who died
An officer told the court she initially believed there were no working body cameras at Wellington Police Station on the day officers attended the home of Brandon Rich, who died while being taken into custody.
Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Courts and Trials
Magistrate jails female driver left 'distraught' for causing death of father and uncle
A 30-year-old woman who was behind the wheel of a car that crashed on an outback highway, killing her father and uncle, has been jailed for eight months.
Published: Source: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Courts and Trials
Traditional owners allege prominent Aboriginal corporation breached rules during chair's vote
Lawford Benning is a well-known Indigenous advocate in the East Kimberley, but some traditional owners have been left angry and hurt by the circumstances surrounding his re-appointment in 2022 as MG Corporation's executive chair.
Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Indigenous Protocols
'Art is a weapon, art is powerful, art changed my life': Vincent Namatjira in his own words
Iconic artist Vincent Namatjira was the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize, with his bold portrait of Adam Goodes. Now, his vibrant portraits will be on display in a very special survey exhibition.
Published: Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Painting
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