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Liquidated funeral fund fined $3.5million for misrepresenting itself as an Indigenous business
The Federal Court has ordered ACBF Funeral Plans Pty Ltd to pay a further $3. 5...
Dechlan Brennan 10 Jul 2025
Yolŋu leader Dr. Rev Gondarra's life, fight for Indigenous people honoured with State Funeral
Australia's first Aboriginal Methodist minister, Rev Dr D. Gondarra OAM has been...
Jarred Cross 30 Aug 2024
Rev Dr Gondarra to be honoured with state funeral
The late Rev Dr D. Gondarra OAM, a respected advocate for Indigenous justice who...
Rhiannon Clarke 15 Jul 2024
Legacy of Indigenous rights trailblazer to be honoured
Hundreds of mourners are expected to mark the loss of Aboriginal rights trailbla...
Court finds Youpla misrepresented itself as an Aboriginal-owned or managed company
The collapsed funeral fund Youpla misrepresented itself as Aboriginal owned or m...
Dechlan Brennan 29 Feb 2024
"Enduring resolution" announced for Youpla funeral group collapse

The federal government has announced "an enduring resolution" for people impacted by the collapse of the insurance provider Youpla Group. The Youpla Support Program, announced on Thursday night, will...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 8, 2024
Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral

To some, Dr Bush-Blanasi was a fierce Indigenous rights activist, to others, he was the most stubborn man in the room. To most, he was both. The former chair of the Northern Territory's most powerful...

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Neve Brissenden Dec 18, 2023
Former Northern Land Council chair Dr Bush-Blanasi to be farewelled at state funeral

Former Northern Land Council chairman, Dr Bush-Blanasi will be farewelled at a state funeral on Friday. A proud Yolngu and Mayili man, Dr Bush-Blanasi was a renowned advocate and inspirational leader...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Dec 13, 2023
Federal government extends support for families affected by Youpla Group collapse

The federal government will continue to support former members of the collapsed Youpla Group, Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney and Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Servic...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 24, 2023
Industry watchdog slaps Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund Funeral Plans with $1.2m fine

The Federal Court has ordered a $1.2 million penalty against Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund (ACBF) Funeral Plans for misrepresenting the sale and promotion of funeral expense insurance to Aborigina...

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NIT Sep 6, 2023
Alice Springs pays respect to senior Arrernte Elder MK Turner at state funeral

Senior Arrernte Elder MK Turner OAM was given an honorary send off with a state funeral in Alice Springs on Thursday. Throughout her life, Dr Turner wore many hats as a professor, artist, author, ling...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Aug 17, 2023
Journey easier with one of mob

Content warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. Her passion for her people has led Sharon Todd to become Western Australia's first female Indigenous funeral director.

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NIT Dec 2, 2021
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