Call for action over Indigenous deaths in custody

Australian governments must urgently address the crisis of Indigenous deaths in custody, advocates say on the 30th anniversary of a landmark report on the issue.

Telstra faces huge fine for exploiting Indigenous mobile phone customers

Telstra could be fined a massive $50 million after admitting it took advantage of vulnerable Indigenous customers by signing them up to mobile phone contracts they didn’t understand and couldn’t afford.

Commemorative coin raises Aboriginal flag copyright debate

An Indigenous organisation is questioning how the Royal Australian Mint can issue coins featuring the Aboriginal flag at the same time as the Australian Senate is investigating the flag’s copyright issues.

Parrtjima Festival illuminates the Red Centre

Alice Springs’ Parrtjima Festival is one of the first major Australian arts festivals to be held since the pandemic hit, and is fittingly themed “Lifting our Spirits”. Ben Kelly reports.

Govt keen for rights to Aboriginal flag

Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt is in talks to buy the rights to the Aboriginal flag.

Youth mental health concerns prompt online service

A not-for-profit organisation has launched an online telehealth service to support adolescent mental health – particularly among Indigenous Australians – after identifying a “huge” demand due to the pandemic’s impact on jobs and families.

Indigenous immigration detention up in air after court ruling

Home Affairs officials are examining claims 23 immigration detainees should be released because they are indigenous.