Exclusive: Calls to 13Yarn surged after the referendum
Calls to First Nations crisis line 13Yarn increased after the Voice referendum was defeated, according to data given to TDA by the helpline.
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First Nations boy dies after incident in WA youth detention cell
A 16-year-old First Nations boy died at a Perth hospital on Thursday night after being found unresponsive in his cell at a youth detention centre last week.
A UK museum has returned cultural artefacts to a First Nations community in the Northern Territory
The items, called the ‘Worsley Collection’, included spears and shell dolls. The artefacts were bought or traded for in the 1950s.
The Garma Festival has begun in northeast Arnhem Land
The Garma Festival 2023 is a four-day festival of music, art, film, education, and political discussion.
A shakeup for Aussie unis
Following a review into higher education, the Federal Government has shed light on planned reforms for the university sector, including scrapping a rule that excludes some students from HECS. With a focus on improving regional access, creating more inclusive campuses and boosting First Nations enrolments, TDA journalist Tom Crowley explains what you need to know in the deep dive.
Here are the Yes and No arguments on the Voice to Parliament
The Australian Electoral Commission has published Yes and No arguments for the Voice to Parliament referendum prepared by politicians.
Victorian bail reform flagged after death of First Nations woman
Coroner says First Nations woman’s death in custody was preventable. Recommendations made to prevent future deaths and changes to Victorian Bail Act.
