'Still have their baby teeth': Leaders slam plan to jail kids
Children as young as 10 years-old could be sent to juvenile detention in the Northern Territory under the new government.
Tahnee Jash
Tahnee Jash is an Indigenous Affairs Reporter/Producer with ABC News. Prior to joining the team, Tahnee was a reporter for ABC Everyday, ABC Science and Junkee.
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Indigenous teens issue powerful call for overhaul of 'traumatising' school system
Young Aboriginal people say they are fed up with abuses of power from those in authority, empty promises and a culturally insensitive education system. At the NT's Garma Festival, they got together to create a vision for the future.
Photo shows A teenage girl sits in bushland, looking solemn.'Horrified' man connects with Indigenous elder after discovering ancestor's violent actions
The Wiradyuri people of the NSW Central West want acknowledgement of the true history of one of Australia's first settlements.
Photo shows Aboriginal man with ceremonial paint on, holding boomerang.A cabinet reshuffle is days away and this is the top pick for Minister Burney's role
Aboriginal leaders across the country have paid tribute to outgoing Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney. Here's who is expected to replace her.
Photo shows an indigenous woman with a black ponytail wears a top with a green and yellow wattle design, the bush in the background'I won't be the last': Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney bows out after a trailblazing career
The Indigenous Australians minister says she gave everything she could "with all her heart" to advance reconciliation and improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Photo shows Linda Burney smiles and waves as she leaves a press conference. She is next to the Aboriginal and Australian flags.NAIDOC Award winners are 'Blak, Loud and Proud' as Indigenous difference-makers hit the black carpet
It was the first major gathering of First Nations people since the defeat of the Indigenous Voice referendum last year, with almost 2,000 people in the crowd breaking last year's record.
Photo shows A middle-aged Indigenous woman holds up a red, framed award between two people in formal clothing in front of a white backdrop.First Nations heroes are celebrated this NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrations officially begin on Sunday with the theme: Keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. But can everyone celebrate?
Does Australia have an issue with missing and murdered women and children?
After 87 submissions and many traumatic stories shared by First Nations advocates and families across five states and territories, the last hearing has been held in Melbourne. But there are concerns it will not lead to effective action.
Photo shows Michael, Rose and Orlyn at the graveside of their mother, Constance Watcho.Ethan Moffitt comes from a long line of military men. This is how their family story began
After World War II, Ethan’s great-grandfather didn’t reveal much about his service or choose to march on ANZAC Day. Only on the day of his great grandfather’s funeral did the family find out why.
Photo shows Ethan is in a khaki coloured army uniform and smiling'You’re caseworker number 24': Staffing shortages mean 'revolving door' of caseworkers in child protection system
The New South Wales child protection sector is losing more caseworkers than it is employing. The union has launched a month of action calling on the state government to fix staff shortages or continue to put vulnerable children at risk.
Photo shows Nins and Kate stand on the grass in the domain in Sydney in colourful shirts starring at the camera with fierce expressionsMeet Australia's next social justice commissioner Katie Kiss
The Human Rights Commission has announced a new social justice commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here's what the role will involve.
Jai was celebrating his big brother's 18th birthday, the next day he was in a coma
Two years ago, 16-year-old Dhungutti boy Jai Kalani Wright died after a collision with an unmarked police car. A NSW police officer is now facing criminal charges. Jai's family is determined to seek out the truth.
Photo shows Jai is wering a black shirt and pants. He is walking with his hand in the air and a big smile on his faceThis January 26, Indigenous Australians are feeling strong emotions of love, respect, sadness and hope
What does January 26 mean to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? For many, there isn’t one emotion that fully captures it.
Photo shows There are three people in the photo. Uncle John, Nikki Foy and Jacob MorrisArts minister calls for truth-telling at opening of Miwatj Yolngu exhibition
From the Yirrkala Bark Petition to the Barunga Statement, Yolngu art has been a powerful political tool. Miwatj Yolngu, an art exhibition on the south coast of New South Wales, hopes to continue this legacy.
Photo shows Rosalee is smiling wearing a blak zip up jumper. Behind her is two bark paintings with earthy tones and bright pink paintThe Voice referendum failed so how do we close the gap? The US, Canada and New Zealand weigh in
United States, Canada and New Zealand share their Indigenous rights success stories as Australia contemplates a new way forward after the Voice referendum.
Photo shows Sheila is wearing a white blazer and black top, She has a blue beaded necklace on. Behind her is a traditional artworkNew Zealand reneged on its Treaty with Māori. Here's its pre-referendum message to Indigenous Australians
Aotearoa New Zealand has had a treaty in place for almost two centuries but it wasn't until the 1970s that it was truly honoured. So what happened and what are the lessons for Australia ahead of the Voice referendum?
Photo shows Black and white image of Whetoi Pomare‘Stand with us, Australia’: NAIDOC Award winner’s message on the Voice
Black excellence and community leadership are honoured at the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Awards in Brisbane.
Photo shows Rachel Perkins with an award.Almost 200 nominees, but who made the cut for the 2023 NAIDOC Week Awards?
From a pool of almost 200 nominees, meet this year's 2023 National NAIDOC Week Award finalists.
'Cop-out from the prime minister': How did the reconciliation movement begin in Australia?
The reconciliation movement in Australia officially started in 1991, a year after a treaty was supposed to be delivered.
Obama tour organisers apologise after Aunty Joy Murphy dropped from Melbourne event
Event organisers say security arrangements meant it could not accommodate last minute requests from Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy at a speaking event with Barack Obama.
Photo shows Aunty Joy Murphy speaks on stage'Shock and distress': Removal of Aunty Joy Murphy from Obama event line-up sparks outrage
Senior Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy says she is "shocked and distressed" after event organisers stopped her from performing a Welcome to Country at a speaking event held by former US president Barack Obama.
Photo shows Headshot of Aunty Joy wearing classes and a possum fur coat.First Nations flood survivors 'out in the bush and left in the dark'
Some remote communities hit by flooding in the Gulf of Carpentaria say having a representative on a Voice to Parliament may be the key to them receiving better support in future disasters.
Photo shows Peter standing with a blue shirt on and brown hat holding two brown photo frames of himself and his daughter with slim dustyThis Arrernte teenager is helping to address youth issues in Alice Springs. But he needs more support
Communities have been calling for governments to support Aboriginal-led solutions to tackle youth issues in Alice Springs. With alcohol restrictions back in place, will the heart of this complex issue get solved?
Photo shows Leeroy is sitting on a rock by a river bank in alice springs wearing a dark shirt and white shorts smilingWe tried reducing our plastic waste while buying groceries. These are the things that got in the way
Three ABC reporters try to reduce the amount of plastic waste in their weekly grocery shop.
Photo shows On the left is a brown bag of groceries, on the right is a person's hand holding a plastic bag of foodHow thoroughly do you need to clean your home after having COVID-19?
Ash has been recovering from COVID-19 and isn't sure how much of a deep clean she needs to do to her home before having visitors, including her mum who is immunocompromised.
Photo shows Ashley Brown