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Daughter's heartbreak after seeing mum in Tokyo court

An Australian woman detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations has seen her daughter for the first time in more than a year during a court appearance.

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Anthony Albanese appeals to western Sydney amid Muslim voting campaigns on Gaza war

The seats of Blaxland and Watson have higher percentages of Muslim voters than Labor’s 2022 winning margin

The Guardian - AU

'No justice' for Indigenous woman shot dead by cop

The sister of an Indigenous woman fatally shot by a policeman after she failed to drop a knife says no family should endure the suffering hers has.

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Labor announces new candidates to take on Qld seats

A candidate defeated in the last federal election returns for Labor in the same Queensland seat, with the backing of his "very good friend" the prime minister.

AAP

Man shot dead by corrections officer was no threat: mum

The mother of an Indigenous man shot dead as he fled from custody says she holds no animosity towards the correctional officer who killed her son.

AAP

Identity and resilience: Aboriginal performers have been singing up the streets of Sydney for NAIDOC week since 1959

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of deceased people.

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‘Knowledge keeps the fires burning’: how ancient Indigenous wisdom can transform our battle against climate change

The theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week is “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud”. The organisers are calling for “a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected”.

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Andrew Giles released murderer into community detention before NZYQ high court ruling, documents show

Attempted murderer also among the 25 people released before judgment that indefinite immigration detention was unlawful

The Guardian - AU

Climate blockade brigade to defy rail union safety plea

The rail union has written to protesters blocking trains near the world's biggest coal port warning the activism risks safety for both demonstrators and staff.

AAP

'Shocking' treatment of Indigenous teen at watch house

Advocates are dismayed at the behaviour of three police officers who forcefully restrained an Indigenous teen in detention.

AAP

Crocodile that killed girl, 12, swimming in creek in Australia's Northern Territory is shot dead

The girl's death was the first fatal crocodile attack in the Northern Territory since 2018

Evening Standard

Senior cop empathises with family over Indigenous death

A senior policeman giving evidence at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous woman shot dead by a junior officer has expressed his sympathy to the family.

AAP

Rangers in Australia shoot dead crocodile that killed girl as she swam in creek

Saltwater crocodiles are considered a totem by many Indigenous Australians

The Independent UK

Fatima Payman advises Muslims: ‘Don’t establish a political party’

Senator Fatima Payman, who resigned from Labor last week to sit as a crossbench independent, says she would advise Muslims not to form their own political party.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Fatima Payman on the challenges and opportunities of being a crossbencher

Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor after defying the party’s “solidarity” rule. Her action, spurred by the Gaza issue, has intensified Labor fears about the possible impact of the Muslim vote in some of its safe seats at the election.

AAP

Law change for officers aired after prisoner shot dead

Reforms could be needed to prevent another incident like the shooting death of an Indigenous man who ran from custody, a coroner has heard.

The Guardian - AU

‘Left by the wayside’: New Caledonia MP vows to take Indigenous frustrations to Paris

Pro-independence MP Emmanuel Tjibaou heads to France this weekend amid Kanak pride in election of ‘big brother’

Newcastle Herald

Teen charged with trespassing on railway, woman accused of resisting police

'Jumping in front of trains, dangling from bridges - these are dangerous actions.'

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Authorities could extend Alice Springs curfew

The town of Alice Springs is waiting to see if Northern Territory Police make an application to extend a three-night curfew due to end on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

Wealthy Exclusive Brethren schools net almost $30m in disadvantage payments

The sect bans most women from paid work and restricts university attendance, insiders claim, and this has an unexpected benefit for network of aligned schools

The Conversation

Alice Springs is under a snap curfew. But where’s the evidence it will actually work to reduce violence?

Since early 2023, the Northern Territory and federal governments have been trialling a range of social control measures in Alice Springs (Mparntwe) to address moral panics in relation to youth crime.

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‘Tell students they can do it’: how Aboriginal people can inspire each other to become teachers

Australia has a nationwide teacher shortage. But there is a particular shortage of Aboriginal teachers. This is very worrying because we know Aboriginal teachers are desperately needed to boost learning and school outcomes for Aboriginal students.

The Guardian - AU

Who are the grassroots Muslim groups with an eye on Labor seats?

Pro-Palestine campaigners say they will back candidates at the next federal election but they are not the only religious groups hoping to influence voters

AAP

'Adult time' plan for kids won't stop crime: advocates

The Queensland opposition's plan for children to serve adult sentences for serious crimes will not stop reoffending, advocacy groups say.

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'Pressure-relief valve': curfew hits Alice Springs

A three-night curfew has been declared to defuse tensions in Alice Springs after a weekend of violent crimes, including a brawl involving 80 people.

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