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Final Voice polls have 'no' leading by sizeable to landslide margins

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm AEDT in the south-eastern states, 6:30pm in South Australia, 7pm in Queensland, 7:30pm in the Northern Territory and 9pm in Western Australia.

The Conversation

First Nations journalists brace for voice referendum coverage they can’t tap out of

Indigenous staff at the ABC say they’re proud of their work at the reporting unit but it continues to take a huge toll. Plus: The Australian wins big at News Corp’s in-house awards

The Guardian - AU

Australia counts down to landmark vote on Indigenous Voice

The campaign has stirred divisions, with reports of racism and abuse fuelled by rampant misinformation on social media.

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Peter Dutton doubles down on call to cancel visas of antisemitic protesters

‘Nothing controversial’ in stance, opposition leader declares after Asio boss warns that ‘words matter’

The Guardian - AU

Ken Wyatt accuses Liberals and Peter Dutton of creating ‘fear and division’ over voice

Former Coalition minister, who quit the Liberals in April, says party is deploying ‘Trumpian’ tactics ahead of the referendum

The Guardian - AU

Three things with Emma Donovan: ‘There’s so much connected to a pot of tea’

In our weekly interview about objects, the country music star remembers her late mother through a beloved mug and a lost dressing gown

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: no campaign’s secret ‘clout’, Gaza food and water fears, another World Cup loss for Australia

Investigation reveals depth of links with rightwing strategy firm, while rights advocates criticise NSW over treatment of pro-Palestinian protests

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What the final polls are telling us: majority intends to vote no in voice referendum

There is no sign of a trend back to a yes vote, which has an estimated 41.5% support nationally – but needs to be closer to 53%

The Guardian - AU

'She is cared for and feels that she belongs': what parents think of special schools

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia.

The Conversation

Arts organisations say they want to be 'cultural leaders' – but are they living up to their goals?

When the date of the referendum was announced, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) quietly cancelled its Last Night of the Proms concert scheduled for the night before.

The Conversation

Coming to terms with the past is more important than ever. The Voice referendum is a vital first step

This Saturday is the final day of voting in the Voice to Parliament referendum, which asks Australians to support recognition of First Peoples in the Constitution and enable First Peoples’ representation on relevant policies and programs.

The Conversation

Labor councillors steering tricky course towards race call

At some point the Labor bloc will have to adopt a clear position.

Newcastle Herald

Revealed: the secretive rightwing firm providing ‘clout’ for voice no campaign

Whitestone Strategic consultancy found to have more ties with prime movers against Indigenous voice than previously known

The Guardian - AU

Australians look set to vote against plan for Indigenous voice to parliament

Bruising referendum campaign over recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has shown racial divides

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Guardian Australia picks up seven Walkley award nominations

Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam and political editor Katharine Murphy among journalists named as finalists

AAP

Indigenous boy fighting for life after custody incident

A 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Unit 18 detention facility in Western Australia.

AAP

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.

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Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions.

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Independent MP pushes for action on robodebt repairs

MP Kate Chaney will push for a parliamentary committee to be established to ensure recommendations from the robodebt royal commission are delivered.

Newcastle Herald

Do you know a Newcastle champion? Now's the time to nominate them

"It doesn't have to be a familiar name or a high-profile achiever."

Newsroom.co.nz

Hipkins makes Brash comparisons in South Auckland

Hipkins says if National wins, 'Māori lose', while Luxon calls him a 'desperate individual' as time runs out to pull any last campaign tricks out of the bag

The Guardian - AU

Sydney pro-Palestine march replaced with ‘static demonstration’ at Hyde Park

Organisers say they will still be ‘loud and proud’ on Sunday but have changed plans after premier Chris Minns vowed to stop any protests

The Conversation

3 key moments in Indigenous political history Victorian school students didn't learn about

I never learned about this in school!

The Conversation

When it comes to Indigenous affairs, Australian voters' opinions are complicated

The academic study of public opinion is a well-developed area. One foundational finding is that while the views of voters often seem contradictory and incoherent, these apparent inconsistencies have a pattern.

The Conversation

Some states already have Indigenous advisory bodies. What are they, and how would the Voice be different?

This weekend, Australia will vote on the enshrinement in the Constitution of the Voice to Parliament.

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