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Garma eyes life after mining and a new land rights era

At the NT's Garma Festival, Yolngu leaders have marked 50 years of land rights, confronted the end of a Rio Tinto mine and push for a future on their terms.

AAP · Aug 2

Australia leans on Indigenous culture in Pacific pacts

Australia is drawing on First Nations ties in its Pacific diplomacy push as PNG and other islands' leaders back a culturally grounded regional agenda.

AAP · Aug 1

Stunning kookaburra dance lights up Garma Festival

A kookaburra-inspired dance at Garma weaves family, survival and joy into a powerful tribute to Aboriginal ancestors, capturing the festival spirit on Country.

AAP · Jul 31

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Pat Turner on Indigenous empowerment, Closing the Gap, and future Indigenous leadership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s address to the weekend Garma festival had a different tone from last year’s, when the Voice referendum was approaching. The Prime Minister is resetting policy, moving the focus to the economic empowerment of Indigenous communities as a path to reducing Indigenous disadvantage and “closing the gap”.…

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2024

What is makarrata and has Albanese broken an election promise?

The PM’s interpretation of the concept appears to differ from the one Indigenous leaders promote, sparking accusations he is abandoning it in favour of ‘casual conversations’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024

Culture and country front of mind at Garma festival

Culture and country are at the heart of the Garma Festival as music, art, and bunggul (dance) remain highlights of the event.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

View From The Hill: Anthony Albanese shapeshifts on Makarrata

Anthony Albanese’s pivot to Indigenous economic empowerment in his weekend Garma speech was welcome and overdue – but now he’s bogged in a contradiction over his commitment to Makarrata.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024

Wong warns Australians in Lebanon to ‘leave immediately’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2024

Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says

The government is being accused of abandoning its commitment to truth-telling and treaty as the prime minister says it is "talking through" a Makarrata process.

AAP · Aug 3, 2024

PM walks 'new path' in tackling Indigenous disadvantage

Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.

AAP · Aug 2, 2024