ABC Indigenous
Fashion helps to heal community years after floods
Almost three years ago, a region in Western Australia's far north was devastated by once-in-a-century floods. Now fashion is stepping in, to heal scars and promote confidence.
Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Fashion
Vietnam veteran and land rights champion remembered for courage, service
Alice Springs war veteran Geoffrey Shaw OAM has been remembered as a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights in Central Australia, who leaves a legacy of courage and service.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Australians
Woman survives 500-metre crawl with broken ankle in remote Arnhem Land
Lying on the ground with her ankle snapped in half in the remote bushland of western Arnhem Land, her mind racing, and with no help or phone reception, Margie Moroney began to crawl.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Lawyers launch High Court challenge to 'unconstitutional' NT bail laws
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency says hundreds of people are likely being held on remand in Northern Territory jails "unlawfully and unconstitutionally".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts
Doctor tells inquest woman may have died from 'broken-heart syndrome'
The NSW Coroners Court hands down findings into the 2023 death of a young Indigenous mother after a doctor gave evidence the woman may have died from "broken-heart syndrome".
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Courts
Outback bike program celebrates four years of teaching the next generation
An Alice Springs teenager who grew up with cycling program Bikes Mwerre is now sharing his knowledge with the next generation. It's a full-circle moment for the outback program built on pride, skills and belonging.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Community Education
Grace Lillian Lee weaves a path from the Torres Strait to Paris
Lee's woven, wearable art creations have catapulted her from Cairns and the Torres Strait to Paris, a bustling textile mecca more than 15,000 kilometres away.
Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Textile Arts
One in six Kimberley children infected with strep A, study finds
An infectious disease study hopes to see faster and earlier diagnosis of strep A to prevent chronic diseases in high-risk communities.
Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Children's Health
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