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  1. We asked teens what they thought of sweeping changes to child protection laws
    By Dana Morse and Tahnee Jash

    Culture and knowledge have been passed down across generations. But some young people worry their loved ones could soon be left behind.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/tiw

    #IndigenousAustralians #IndigenousCulture #DanaMorse #TahneeJash

  2. 84yo nan drives 2,000km to donate clothes to communities
    By Jon Daly

    Barbara Carroll is on a personal mission to distribute donated clothes to charities and women's refuges in the most remote corners of WA.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/op-

    #Charities #RegionalCommunities #IndigenousAustralians #HumanInterest #JonDaly

  3. 'Disappointing': Council's bid to scrap Indigenous tribute sparks backlash
    By Phoebe Pin

    Community concern is growing over a decision by an inner west Sydney council to black out sections of its entry signs which pay tribute to the area's traditional owners.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/syd

    #LocalGovernment #IndigenousAustralians #Reconciliation #Multiculturalism #PhoebePin

  4. 'Landmark' NT novel wins best fiction at Prime Minister's Literary Awards
    By Courtney Barrett Peters

    A novel based on the oral history of Yolŋu people has taken out the fiction prize at this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards, with judges describing it as a "profound work of remembrance and re-imagination".

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/a-p

    #Books #IndigenousAustralians #CourtneyBarrettPeters

  5. Police use of force under review after 63yo woman pushed to ground
    By Amy Rossbach

    WA Police are reviewing an officer's use of force after footage appeared to show him pushing a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/foo

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Assault #AmyRossbach

  6. Police use of force under review after 63yo woman pushed to ground
    By Amy Rossbach

    WA Police are reviewing an officer's use of force after footage appeared to show him pushing a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/foo

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Assault #AmyRossbach

  7. Police use of force under review after 63yo woman pushed to ground
    By Amy Rossbach

    WA Police are reviewing an officer's use of force after footage appeared to show him pushing a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/foo

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Assault #AmyRossbach

  8. Police use of force under review after 63yo woman pushed to ground
    By Amy Rossbach

    WA Police are reviewing an officer's use of force after footage appeared to show him pushing a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/foo

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Assault #AmyRossbach

  9. Police use of force under review after 63yo woman pushed to ground
    By Amy Rossbach

    WA Police are reviewing an officer's use of force after footage appeared to show him pushing a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/foo

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Assault #AmyRossbach

  10. Tasmanian devils lived alongside humans in Pilbara for millennia, Juukan Gorge fossils reveal
    By Petra Stock

    Researchers find fossils ranging from 7,000 years to 46,000 years old showing evidence that devils may have become reliant on humans for scavenging

    theguardian.com/environment/20

    #Environment #Wildlife #Endangeredspecies #IndigenousAustralians #WesternAustralia #TheGuardian #PetraStock

  11. Tasmanian devils lived alongside humans in Pilbara for millennia, Juukan Gorge fossils reveal
    By Petra Stock

    Researchers find fossils ranging from 7,000 years to 46,000 years old showing evidence that devils may have become reliant on humans for scavenging

    theguardian.com/environment/20

    #Environment #Wildlife #Endangeredspecies #IndigenousAustralians #WesternAustralia #TheGuardian #PetraStock

  12. Tasmanian devils lived alongside humans in Pilbara for millennia, Juukan Gorge fossils reveal
    By Petra Stock

    Researchers find fossils ranging from 7,000 years to 46,000 years old showing evidence that devils may have become reliant on humans for scavenging

    theguardian.com/environment/20

    #Environment #Wildlife #Endangeredspecies #IndigenousAustralians #WesternAustralia #TheGuardian #PetraStock

  13. Tasmanian devils lived alongside humans in Pilbara for millennia, Juukan Gorge fossils reveal
    By Petra Stock

    Researchers find fossils ranging from 7,000 years to 46,000 years old showing evidence that devils may have become reliant on humans for scavenging

    theguardian.com/environment/20

    #Environment #Wildlife #Endangeredspecies #IndigenousAustralians #WesternAustralia #TheGuardian #PetraStock

  14. Mothers settle trespass case over 'distressing' bail checks by NSW Police
    By Tahnee Jash

    Two mothers reach a confidential settlement with the police after alleging that visits to check on their sons amounted to trespass.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nsw

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Courts #Children #TahneeJash

  15. Mothers settle trespass case over 'distressing' bail checks by NSW Police
    By Tahnee Jash

    Two mothers reach a confidential settlement with the police after alleging that visits to check on their sons amounted to trespass.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nsw

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Courts #Children #TahneeJash

  16. Mothers settle trespass case over 'distressing' bail checks by NSW Police
    By Tahnee Jash

    Two mothers reach a confidential settlement with the police after alleging that visits to check on their sons amounted to trespass.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nsw

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Courts #Children #TahneeJash

  17. Mothers settle trespass case over 'distressing' bail checks by NSW Police
    By Tahnee Jash

    Two mothers reach a confidential settlement with the police after alleging that visits to check on their sons amounted to trespass.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nsw

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Courts #Children #TahneeJash

  18. Mothers settle trespass case over 'distressing' bail checks by NSW Police
    By Tahnee Jash

    Two mothers reach a confidential settlement with the police after alleging that visits to check on their sons amounted to trespass.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nsw

    #Police #IndigenousAustralians #Courts #Children #TahneeJash

  19. Book about Kumanjayi Walker's killing wins $80,000 at literary awards
    By Hannah Story

    Kate Wild wasn't sure if she should write about the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and the ensuing murder trial. Her book just won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/pri

    #AwardsandPrizes #Books #Fiction #NonFiction #Author #Novel #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #IndigenousAustralians #BlackDeathsInCustody #HannahStory

  20. Police shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker at centre of book that won $80k
    By Hannah Story

    Kate Wild wasn't sure if she should write about the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker and the ensuing murder trial. Her book just won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/pri

    #AwardsandPrizes #Books #Fiction #NonFiction #Author #Novel #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #IndigenousAustralians #BlackDeathsInCustody #HannahStory

  21. Canberra oval named for lightning speed sees government's promise take decade
    By James Vyver

    The transition of ownership is part of a government agreement with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/boo

    #IndigenousAustralians #JamesVyver

  22. Canberra oval named for lightning speed sees government's promise take decade
    By James Vyver

    The transition of ownership is part of a government agreement with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/boo

    #IndigenousAustralians #JamesVyver

  23. Canberra oval named for lightning speed sees government's promise take decade
    By James Vyver

    The transition of ownership is part of a government agreement with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/boo

    #IndigenousAustralians #JamesVyver

  24. Canberra oval named for lightning speed sees government's promise take decade
    By James Vyver

    The transition of ownership is part of a government agreement with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/boo

    #IndigenousAustralians #JamesVyver

  25. Canberra oval named for lightning speed sees government's promise take decade
    By James Vyver

    The transition of ownership is part of a government agreement with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/boo

    #IndigenousAustralians #JamesVyver

  26. #Australia - Online #racism is significantly affecting mental health, #FirstNations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’

    Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent #SocialMedia #algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content

    Douglas Smith and Sarah Collard
    Fri 12 Jun 2026 11.00 EDT

    Excerpt: "Sam Bennell started a social media account to share his deep love of #Noongar culture and language. The 27-year-old gained nearly 10,000 followers in just a few months across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, but says when he began sharing more of the traditional culture and language from south-west Western Australia he noticed a distinct change in the comments left under his posts.

    " 'All the racists started commenting,' he says.

    "He told Guardian Australia that his videos appeared to be pushed to a wider audience, which was attracting negativity. 'Facebook seems to be pushing my content to racists for some reason, which I don’t get,' he says. 'I haven’t been posting lately because it has been taking a toll on my mental health … all that online stuff is just crazy.' "

    Read more:
    theguardian.com/australia-news

    #AuntyLisa #Racism #IndigenousAustralians #AusPol #OnlineHarassment #SocialMediaAlgorithms #Incitement

  27. ‘The environmental movement needs many hands’: saving Australia’s biodiversity is getting personal

    Powered by individual donations and bequests, the country now has one of the world’s largest networks of privately protected and managed land

    by James Norman, Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Excerpt: "Over three decades later, #BushHeritage today owns and protects 45 bought or gifted bush reserves around #Australia – covering more than 1.4m hectares of land and providing habitat for over 9,000 native species. Working with #FirstNations communities and farmers, it supports the management of an additional 20.5m hectares beyond what it owns directly.

    " 'Some of Australia’s most threatened and fragile #ecosystems and #wildlife sit outside of the national reserve system,' says Rachel Lowry, Bush Heritage Australia’s chief executive officer.

    " 'They’re found on private land or pastoral country, and they may have deep cultural and ecological values, but they’re not protected from threats such as #LandClearing, #mining or #InvasiveSpecies.'

    "The organisation reports a rise in the number of personal bequests, from 2,500 in 2022 to more than 4,600 bequests last year. Lowry puts the increase down to a personal desire to have a meaningful impact on the worsening global climate and #biodiversity crisis.

    "Bush Heritage’s model has inspired other groups around Australia to acquire and conserve lands and forests of significant ecological value. One such example is the #NorthEastTasmania #LandTrust (#NETLT), which secretary Dr Christine Hosking describes as 'a microcosm of Bush Heritage'.

    "Formed in 2009, the organisation manages donated land through weed control and regeneration of the native environment.

    " 'Currently, we have 10 acres [4 hectares] of endangered eucalyptus forest in #BinalongBay that adjoins the #BayOfFires #Conservation Area, and a smaller patch of coastal habitat for the endangered swift parrot,' she says."

    #SolarPunkSunday #LandConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ClimateCrisis #ProtectTheForest #ProtectTheForests #Regeneration #PreserveNature #Conservationists #IndigenousAustralians #TraditionalLandManagement

  28. ‘The environmental movement needs many hands’: saving Australia’s biodiversity is getting personal

    Powered by individual donations and bequests, the country now has one of the world’s largest networks of privately protected and managed land

    by James Norman, Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Excerpt: "Over three decades later, #BushHeritage today owns and protects 45 bought or gifted bush reserves around #Australia – covering more than 1.4m hectares of land and providing habitat for over 9,000 native species. Working with #FirstNations communities and farmers, it supports the management of an additional 20.5m hectares beyond what it owns directly.

    " 'Some of Australia’s most threatened and fragile #ecosystems and #wildlife sit outside of the national reserve system,' says Rachel Lowry, Bush Heritage Australia’s chief executive officer.

    " 'They’re found on private land or pastoral country, and they may have deep cultural and ecological values, but they’re not protected from threats such as #LandClearing, #mining or #InvasiveSpecies.'

    "The organisation reports a rise in the number of personal bequests, from 2,500 in 2022 to more than 4,600 bequests last year. Lowry puts the increase down to a personal desire to have a meaningful impact on the worsening global climate and #biodiversity crisis.

    "Bush Heritage’s model has inspired other groups around Australia to acquire and conserve lands and forests of significant ecological value. One such example is the #NorthEastTasmania #LandTrust (#NETLT), which secretary Dr Christine Hosking describes as 'a microcosm of Bush Heritage'.

    "Formed in 2009, the organisation manages donated land through weed control and regeneration of the native environment.

    " 'Currently, we have 10 acres [4 hectares] of endangered eucalyptus forest in #BinalongBay that adjoins the #BayOfFires #Conservation Area, and a smaller patch of coastal habitat for the endangered swift parrot,' she says."

    #SolarPunkSunday #LandConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ClimateCrisis #ProtectTheForest #ProtectTheForests #Regeneration #PreserveNature #Conservationists #IndigenousAustralians #TraditionalLandManagement

  29. ‘The environmental movement needs many hands’: saving Australia’s biodiversity is getting personal

    Powered by individual donations and bequests, the country now has one of the world’s largest networks of privately protected and managed land

    by James Norman, Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Excerpt: "Over three decades later, #BushHeritage today owns and protects 45 bought or gifted bush reserves around #Australia – covering more than 1.4m hectares of land and providing habitat for over 9,000 native species. Working with #FirstNations communities and farmers, it supports the management of an additional 20.5m hectares beyond what it owns directly.

    " 'Some of Australia’s most threatened and fragile #ecosystems and #wildlife sit outside of the national reserve system,' says Rachel Lowry, Bush Heritage Australia’s chief executive officer.

    " 'They’re found on private land or pastoral country, and they may have deep cultural and ecological values, but they’re not protected from threats such as #LandClearing, #mining or #InvasiveSpecies.'

    "The organisation reports a rise in the number of personal bequests, from 2,500 in 2022 to more than 4,600 bequests last year. Lowry puts the increase down to a personal desire to have a meaningful impact on the worsening global climate and #biodiversity crisis.

    "Bush Heritage’s model has inspired other groups around Australia to acquire and conserve lands and forests of significant ecological value. One such example is the #NorthEastTasmania #LandTrust (#NETLT), which secretary Dr Christine Hosking describes as 'a microcosm of Bush Heritage'.

    "Formed in 2009, the organisation manages donated land through weed control and regeneration of the native environment.

    " 'Currently, we have 10 acres [4 hectares] of endangered eucalyptus forest in #BinalongBay that adjoins the #BayOfFires #Conservation Area, and a smaller patch of coastal habitat for the endangered swift parrot,' she says."

    #SolarPunkSunday #LandConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ClimateCrisis #ProtectTheForest #ProtectTheForests #Regeneration #PreserveNature #Conservationists #IndigenousAustralians #TraditionalLandManagement

  30. ‘The environmental movement needs many hands’: saving Australia’s biodiversity is getting personal

    Powered by individual donations and bequests, the country now has one of the world’s largest networks of privately protected and managed land

    by James Norman, Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Excerpt: "Over three decades later, #BushHeritage today owns and protects 45 bought or gifted bush reserves around #Australia – covering more than 1.4m hectares of land and providing habitat for over 9,000 native species. Working with #FirstNations communities and farmers, it supports the management of an additional 20.5m hectares beyond what it owns directly.

    " 'Some of Australia’s most threatened and fragile #ecosystems and #wildlife sit outside of the national reserve system,' says Rachel Lowry, Bush Heritage Australia’s chief executive officer.

    " 'They’re found on private land or pastoral country, and they may have deep cultural and ecological values, but they’re not protected from threats such as #LandClearing, #mining or #InvasiveSpecies.'

    "The organisation reports a rise in the number of personal bequests, from 2,500 in 2022 to more than 4,600 bequests last year. Lowry puts the increase down to a personal desire to have a meaningful impact on the worsening global climate and #biodiversity crisis.

    "Bush Heritage’s model has inspired other groups around Australia to acquire and conserve lands and forests of significant ecological value. One such example is the #NorthEastTasmania #LandTrust (#NETLT), which secretary Dr Christine Hosking describes as 'a microcosm of Bush Heritage'.

    "Formed in 2009, the organisation manages donated land through weed control and regeneration of the native environment.

    " 'Currently, we have 10 acres [4 hectares] of endangered eucalyptus forest in #BinalongBay that adjoins the #BayOfFires #Conservation Area, and a smaller patch of coastal habitat for the endangered swift parrot,' she says."

    #SolarPunkSunday #LandConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ClimateCrisis #ProtectTheForest #ProtectTheForests #Regeneration #PreserveNature #Conservationists #IndigenousAustralians #TraditionalLandManagement

  31. ‘The environmental movement needs many hands’: saving Australia’s biodiversity is getting personal

    Powered by individual donations and bequests, the country now has one of the world’s largest networks of privately protected and managed land

    by James Norman, Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Excerpt: "Over three decades later, #BushHeritage today owns and protects 45 bought or gifted bush reserves around #Australia – covering more than 1.4m hectares of land and providing habitat for over 9,000 native species. Working with #FirstNations communities and farmers, it supports the management of an additional 20.5m hectares beyond what it owns directly.

    " 'Some of Australia’s most threatened and fragile #ecosystems and #wildlife sit outside of the national reserve system,' says Rachel Lowry, Bush Heritage Australia’s chief executive officer.

    " 'They’re found on private land or pastoral country, and they may have deep cultural and ecological values, but they’re not protected from threats such as #LandClearing, #mining or #InvasiveSpecies.'

    "The organisation reports a rise in the number of personal bequests, from 2,500 in 2022 to more than 4,600 bequests last year. Lowry puts the increase down to a personal desire to have a meaningful impact on the worsening global climate and #biodiversity crisis.

    "Bush Heritage’s model has inspired other groups around Australia to acquire and conserve lands and forests of significant ecological value. One such example is the #NorthEastTasmania #LandTrust (#NETLT), which secretary Dr Christine Hosking describes as 'a microcosm of Bush Heritage'.

    "Formed in 2009, the organisation manages donated land through weed control and regeneration of the native environment.

    " 'Currently, we have 10 acres [4 hectares] of endangered eucalyptus forest in #BinalongBay that adjoins the #BayOfFires #Conservation Area, and a smaller patch of coastal habitat for the endangered swift parrot,' she says."

    #SolarPunkSunday #LandConservation #EndangeredSpecies #ClimateCrisis #ProtectTheForest #ProtectTheForests #Regeneration #PreserveNature #Conservationists #IndigenousAustralians #TraditionalLandManagement

  32. #SouthAustralia - #PointPearce #FirstNations #CultureGarden

    "#LandcareAustralia is proud to partner with #PointPearceAboriginalCorporation in establishing a First Nations community-led conservation and education project. Located in South #Australia’s Point Pearce in the #WardangIsland #IndigenousProtectedArea (IPA), the project is led by the #TraditionalOwners, the #Narungga people, and aims to support #Indigenous youth to learn about their Cultural heritage and knowledge that will lead to career and leadership pathways in #EnvironmentalConservation. 


    At the heart of this initiative is the Point Pearce First Nations Culture Garden, a space where #Elders, #FirstNationsRangers, and #IndigenousYouth come together to bridge and transfer #CulturalKnowledge. Designed as a hands-on learning environment, it will inspire young people to explore environmental conservation, deepen their appreciation for the natural world and discover career pathways that utilise Cultural knowledge. 


    The Culture Garden will feature a #medicinal and #ceremonial plant area, #NativeBushFoods, water features to attract #wildlife, #SensoryGarden, and dedicated spaces for learning and Cultural practice. With a #seedling #propagation zone, a #NativeSeed cleaning station, a fruit and nut #orchard, and interpretive walking trail. More than just a garden, it serves as a ‘cultural learning hub’—fostering pride and offering a comprehensive setting for community events, educational programs, and vocational training opportunities. With funding from #OneTreePlanted, the tree planting will also help #restore #NativeVegetation and improve habitat for threatened species including the Southern Hairy-nosed #Wombat. 


    Aligned with the South Australian Department for Education’s Aboriginal Education Strategy, the project aims to inspire engagement, Cultural pride, and environmental responsibility among First Nations students. It focuses on educational outcomes and how Cultural activities can play in enhancing social and academic competence among First Nations students."

    landcareaustralia.org.au/proje

    #SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #PreservingNature #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousAustralians #Australia #NatureEducation #NativePlants #BushTucker