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Friday, April 16, 2021

NEWS

NSW inquiry recommends independent investigator for deaths in custody

Rachael Knowles - April 15, 2021

NEWS

Federal Labor commits $90m to ending deaths in custody

Rachael Knowles - April 15, 2021

OPINION

Dismantling the justice pipeline: built for us, not by us

Guest Author - April 15, 2021

NEWS

Families still waiting for change 30 years after deaths in custody Royal Commission

Rachael Knowles - April 15, 2021

LATEST

Inquest hears Indigenous man left lying in handcuffs ‘like a mongrel dog’

Rachael Knowles - April 14, 2021

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OPINION

Dismantling the justice pipeline: built for us, not by us

Guest Author - April 15, 2021

NEWS

Families still waiting for change 30 years after deaths in custody Royal Commission

Rachael Knowles - April 15, 2021

ARTS

Indigenous defence personnel celebrated on new $2 coin

Sarah Smit - April 10, 2021

OPINION

Rio Tinto investors’ crocodile tears

NIT Editorial - April 8, 2021

Trending

CULTURE

Immersive documentary tells Yamaji star story

Grace Crivellaro - December 9, 2020

NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Green’s underworld mates ringside in boxing’s dodgiest night

Tony Barrass - February 4, 2017

ARTS

Bábbarra Women’s Centre bedding and homewares range sells out overnight

Rachael Knowles - September 16, 2020

BUSINESS

Indigenous-owned brewery produces hand sanitiser to increase WA supply

Rachael Knowles - March 27, 2020

Latest News

Inquest hears Indigenous man left lying in handcuffs ‘like a mongrel dog’

Rachael Knowles - April 14, 2021 0

The inquest into a 2018 Aboriginal death in custody in North Queensland has heard paramedics did not adequately assess the victim after he was forcefully detained by two Queensland Police officers.

NIAA effectiveness questioned

Rachael Knowles - April 2, 2021 0

Questions have arisen regarding the efficacy of the National Indigenous Australians Agency after the organisation skirted questions on deaths in custody and funding allocation in Senate Estimates.

Indigenous actors speak of racism on Neighbours set

Rachael Knowles - April 7, 2021 0

Two Aboriginal actors have spoken out about racism they experienced whilst on set for Network 10 TV show, Neighbours.

Aboriginal justice groups criticise NT Government proposed youth law reform

Hannah Cross - April 2, 2021 0

Aboriginal justice organisations have condemned a move by the NT Government to tighten youth bail laws, saying it will have a disproportionately negative impact on Indigenous youth.

News by Region

Six Seasons Resources building the Indigenous workforce

Hannah Cross - April 14, 2021 0

Fifth Indigenous death in custody in five weeks

Rachael Knowles - April 6, 2021 0

Diversity of emerging Aboriginal artists on show at Revealed

Sarah Smit - April 2, 2021 0

MADALAH kickstarts 2021

Guest Author - April 1, 2021 0

Language training to certify 12 new Kimberley Kriol interpreters

Sarah Smit - March 29, 2021 0

Aboriginal justice groups criticise NT Government proposed youth law reform

Hannah Cross - April 2, 2021 0

Relieving food insecurity in Mparntwe/Alice Springs

Sarah Smit - March 29, 2021 0

Scrymgour’s not done yet

Hannah Cross - March 26, 2021 0

Four deadly musicians to take centre stage at one-time show

Rachael Knowles - April 12, 2021 0

SA Premier Steven Marshall calls for inquiry into ACCO governance

Rachael Knowles - February 10, 2021 0

Sport boosting academic outcomes of Indigenous children

Darby Ingram - January 28, 2021 0

Inquest hears Indigenous man left lying in handcuffs ‘like a mongrel dog’

Rachael Knowles - April 14, 2021 0

Paint your own story

Rachel Stringfellow - March 26, 2021 0

Indigenous-led birthing program gains international recognition

Rachael Knowles - March 26, 2021 0

NSW inquiry recommends independent investigator for deaths in custody

Rachael Knowles - April 15, 2021 0

Evoking empathy for Aboriginal history

Rachael Knowles - April 14, 2021 0

Changing the Indigenous entrepreneur landscape

Rachael Knowles - April 10, 2021 0

Aboriginal stone arrangement damaged despite knowledge of cultural heritage site

Hannah Cross - April 7, 2021 0

Victorian death in custody inquest delayed

Rachael Knowles - March 30, 2021 0

Quest for truth

Rachael Knowles - March 24, 2021 0

Outrage over grotesque colonial art project sees backflip from Dark Mofo

Hannah Cross - March 23, 2021 0

Indigenous Tasmanians protest disturbance of ancestral burial ground

Grace Crivellaro - December 18, 2020 0

Aboriginal flag gains permanent presence at Tasmanian Parliament

Grace Crivellaro - November 20, 2020 0

Latest jobs

Exciting and rewarding job opportunities – NSW Aboriginal Land Council | New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council

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NSW

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Coles Indigenous Employment | Coles

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National

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Child and Family Worker | Community Services – ACT Government

Full Time

ACT

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Senior Investigations Officer – Level 3 | Treasury (Queensland Government)

QLD

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Aboriginal Youth and Family Case Manager | Anglicare Victoria

Full Time

VIC

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Senior Project Officer | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Victoria)

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VIC

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Board Directors – Community First Development | Community First Development

Full Time

ACT

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Project Officer – Biodiversity | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Victoria)

Full Time

VIC

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Operational Support Officer | Community Services – ACT Government

Full Time

ACT

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Senior Practitioner, Melaleuca Place | Community Services – ACT Government

Full Time

ACT

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Administrative Support Officer | Curtin University

Full Time

WA

Posted 4 days ago

Solicitor, Prosecutions | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Victoria)

Full Time

VIC

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Official Visitor – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander | Corrective Services – Queensland Government

QLD

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing Health Worker – Senior | Queensland Health (Qld Govt)

Full Time

QLD

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Service Delivery Officer (Indigenous affirmative measure) | Australian Taxation Office

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NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA

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MADALAH kickstarts 2021

Guest Author - April 1, 2021

Huntlee Shopping Centre to unveil community-inspired Indigenous mural

Guest Author - March 2, 2021

MADALAH receives mural makeover

Guest Author - December 18, 2020

Coles customers across the NT don purple to raise $40,000 for Indigenous health service Purple House

Guest Author - December 7, 2020

Inaugural MADALAH Youth Leadership Summit a successful trip for all

Guest Author - November 27, 2020

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