Some reporting on Mparntwe/Alice Springs has perpetuated racial stereotypes, causing emotional harm for First Nations people. This article debunks the myths we keep seeing in the media.
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The Kimberley region of Western Australia is currently being devastated by flooding. Remote communities need more support with prevention and recovery plans.
Degenerative illness Machado-Joseph disease, which affects speech, is prevalent among First Nations people in northern Australia. Researchers have now created Yolŋu communication systems to help mob.
Indigenous engineering and care for Country points to a better way to manage the Baaka.
People in the Gurindji community of Kalkaringi in northern Australia call their sign language ‘Takataka’.
Energy transition minerals are essential to tackling climate change. But First Nations people must have a genuine say in where and how this happens.
With Australia experiencing its third year of a La Niña weather cycle, First Nations communities continue to be disproportionately impacted by floods. Culturally safe solutions are needed.
New research finds the Victorian town of Buchan never experienced catastrophic bushfires, until misguided laws banned the use of burning as a way to control the land.
For descendants of those stolen, restoring a special family place enables them to reconnect to the past, to people and identity.
This artwork tells the incredible story of the Indigenous Traditional Owners who have long called the Tanami home.
Cyclones, floods and other climate change-linked events are threatening Indigenous heritage tens of thousands of years old. Unless we act, they’ll be gone for good.
A recent report has found First Nations children in Victoria have better health outcomes, however culturally appropriate research can better highlight what’s going well for First Nations kids’ health.
A major fertiliser plant is set to be constructed in the Pilbara, potentially impacting as many as 20 ancient rock art sites.
In a new study, archaeologists have re-discovered the role boomerangs played in retouching stone tools.
Australian Governments must embrace Indigenous Nation Building if the Uluru Statement is to lead to effective structural reform and self-determined government for First Nations peoples.
Two-eared listening is based on the idea of learning and understanding, a willingness to be suspend judgement and the desire to communicate respectfully.
During the 1950s, Nat made hundreds of carvings. Today, many of these are likely to be lying unidentified in people’s homes and in museum basements.
The Northern Territory has had alcohol restrictions since 2012. These restrictions are going to be lifted in July of this year, despite concerns expressed by First Nations people in the community.
In parts of Australia that are already very hot, we show how climate change is driving inequities even further – in housing, energy security and health.
NT residents receive approximately 30% less Medicare funding per capita than the national average. The gap is worse for First Nations Australians in the NT.
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Senior Erre Traditional Owner, Indigenous Knowledge
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Acting CEO, North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance, Indigenous Knowledge
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Podcaster and cultural knowledge facilitator, Indigenous Knowledge
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Co-cooridinator of the Tangentyere Youth Safety Group, and Northern Territory Aboriginal domestic, family, and sexual violence advisory group, Indigenous Knowledge
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Mualgal man, Moa Island, Torres Strait, Indigenous Knowledge
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Wiradjuri Traditional Custodian, and Aboriginal Communities Officer at Central Tablelands Local Land Services, Indigenous Knowledge
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Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi Traditional Custodian, Indigenous Knowledge
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Director of Her Story, project coordinator at The Equality Institute, lead on U Right Sis? project, Indigenous Knowledge
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Director, Walmbaar Aboriginal Corporation, Indigenous Knowledge
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Secretariat at the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on World Heritage, Indigenous Knowledge
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CEO, Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council, Indigenous Knowledge
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Gudjala and Girramay leader, Indigenous Knowledge
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Traditional Owner, Indigenous Knowledge
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Co-coordinator of Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group, Indigenous Knowledge
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Murramarang and Walbunga Elder, Indigenous Knowledge
