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- It's been half a century since land was returned to these traditional owners
Gough Whitlam poured sand into the hands of Vincent Lingiari 50 years ago, marking the first Aboriginal community to be given land back from the Commonwealth — but Gurindji leaders say more still needs to be done to ensure economic prosperity. 2025-08-23 02:00:12
- Low turnout among Aboriginal voters a concern ahead of NT local elections
As Northern Territorians head to the polls for local government elections today, academics and politicians say not enough is being done to encourage Aboriginal voter participation. 2025-08-22 21:52:28
- Police missed 'red flags' prior to attempted murder-suicide, inquest hears
A coronial inquest has heard that a man who shot his ex-partner in the stomach before taking his own life had made attempts to seek help in the weeks prior to the tragedy. 2025-08-22 19:40:27
- 'Flat-out lie': Witnesses accused of lying to protect Matt Wright during trial
Accusations of lies and collusion along with profanity-laden secret phone recordings have taken centre stage in the third week of the high-profile trial against Matt Wright. 2025-08-22 19:32:05
- From collisions to 'fisticuffs', the women making history in para ice hockey
A team of Australian women are making history at the first ever Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championships. 2025-08-22 19:14:43
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain
On this day in 1980, nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain went missing at Uluru, sparking one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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Missing: Paddy Moriarty
In a remote outback of Australia, 10 residents share a unique bond and search for the answers to the mystery of missing Paddy Moriarty.
