Fraser Coast Chronicle

‘They restrained her and cut her clothes off’

A community has raised concerns about the strip search of a teenage girl and say relations with police are fraying.

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08th Jan. 2021 7:01 AM

A community has raised concerns about the strip search of a teenage girl and say relations with police are fraying.

AFL apologises for forcing vaccine on Indigenous stars

While it remains unclear who made the decision to force vaccinations on Indigenous players, the AFL has finally apologised.

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15th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

While it remains unclear who made the decision to force vaccinations on Indigenous players, the AFL has finally apologised. Read the statement here.

Coal mine threatens sacred land, say Aboriginal elders

An underground coal mine that threatens two of the Hunter Valley’s leading horse studs will disturb sacred land, Aboriginal...

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11th Dec. 2020 6:12 AM

An underground coal mine that threatens two of the Hunter Valley’s leading horse studs will disturb sacred land, Aboriginal elders have said.

Larrakia Elders left out of land claim lose court battle

Larrakia Elders who say they should have been recognised as traditional owners in the Kenbi Land Claim to the Cox Peninsula...

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07th Oct. 2020 6:10 PM

Larrakia Elders who say they should have been recognised as traditional owners in the Kenbi Land Claim to the Cox Peninsula have lost a High Court battle.

Charity slammed for ‘racist’ post

A mental health charity has quietly deleted a “racist” post that used stock images of an Indigenous man holding a spear.

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03rd Oct. 2020 9:10 AM

A mental health charity has quietly deleted a “racist” post that used stock images of an Indigenous man holding a spear.

Class action to seek millions for Stolen Generations

MEMBERS of the Stolen Generations in the NT could be in line for millions of dollars in compensation as part of a...

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30th Sept. 2020 7:09 AM

Eileen Cummings says she’s not holding her breath on receiving any compensation ahead of an upcoming class action. Picture: Che Chorley

Leaders call for truth about state’s horrific past

About 200 years ago, two Aboriginal men were hung for a crime they didn't do. Now, an Aboriginal leader wants the truth...

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24th Sept. 2020 1:09 PM

About 200 years ago, two Aboriginal men were hung for a crime they didn't do. Now, an Aboriginal leader wants the truth about Tasmania’s history made public.

Dance loudly proclaims Aboriginal sovereignty

Silence is a new dance work that challenges Australia’s nationhood and pokes fun at 25o years of occupation by interlopers...

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11th Sept. 2020 3:09 PM

Silence is a new dance work that challenges Australia’s nationhood and pokes fun at 25o years of occupation by interlopers who should really be paying rent.

Rio CEO steps down over cave destruction

The head of mining giant Rio Tinto will leave the company after the company destroyed a 46,000-year-old cave sacred to the...

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11th Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

The head of mining giant Rio Tinto will leave the company after the company destroyed a 46,000-year-old cave sacred to the indigenous people.

Juukan Gorge destruction inquiry delay ‘distressing’

Traditional owners say the delayed inquiry visit to the Juukan Gorge site, which was blasted by Rio Tinto, only further...

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10th Sept. 2020 7:09 PM

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