The first Aboriginal woman has secured a position in Australia's House of Representatives. Indigenous academic Jessa Rogers says Burney's victory over the Barton electorate is a major milestone for Aboriginal people. However, with an uncertain outcome from the weekend's federal election, she says she is also uncertain about how the votes will pan out.
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NewsLinda Burney first Aboriginal woman in Australia's federal Parliament
Labor candidate, Linda Burney, has made history after becoming the first female Aboriginal MP in federal Parliament.
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Larrakia settlement a step towards further cultural redress
Under the Land Claims Act, the Kenbi Land Claim in the Northern Territory has given one of nine families’ recognition as traditional owners to 50,000 hectares of land near Darwin. However, Nigel Browne, from one of the families not included, says despite this, all Larrakia peoples will benefit.
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Plans underway for Indigenous Australia vs NZ Māori league match
The New Zealand Māori Rugby League are currently in negotiations to set up an exhibition between the Māori team and an Indigenous Australian team.
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Seventh indigenous gathering of Healing Our Spirit Worldwide
The seventh indigenous gathering of "Healing Our Spirit Worldwide" kicked off in Hamilton today. It's the largest health gathering of its kind in the world and will be held over the next four days.
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Will new Australian PM address long-standing Aboriginal issues?
New Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull has been sworn as Prime Minister of Australia in a ceremony this afternoon at Australia's Government House.
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Aboriginal leader looks to Māori for inspiration
Indigenous rights advocate Sam Cook is in NZ looking at social housing and health models that benefit Māori communities.
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NewsPetition calls for continued funding for Aboriginal legal advice service
A petition including over 34 thousand signatures has been reinvigorated calling for the Australian Government to continue funding of a 24-hour legal advice and RU OK phone line for Aboriginal people.
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NewsThames students to perform haka in support of remote Aboriginal communities
Students of Thames South School will kick off a rally against the closure of remote Aboriginal communities today with a performance described as a ‘flashmob fusion haka with didgeridoo.’
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Noongar people remain steadfast despite police raids
Despite aggressive police raids on the Tent Embassy at Matagarup in Perth over the last few days, the Noongar people are determined to stay on their land to protest against the planned closure of remote Aboriginal communities across Western Australia.
