Language | Article

European invasion brought along new names for places in Australia. More and more are get their original names back as Australians become aware of their history. Some meanings, however, have been lost forever.

Language | Article

Language initiatives emerge aiming to protect and revive First Nations languages, including online projects. They are urgently required: many languages are under threat of dying with their last speaker.

History | Article

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Law & justice | Article

We assume our basic human rights are protected by law - but Australia is the only Western country on earth which doesn't.

Law & justice | Article

When sentencing, courts should consider a person's background, including their social situation. The offence cannot be seen in isolation.

Law & justice | Article

Founded in 1970, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service offers free legal service across a variety of areas.

Law & justice | Article

Aboriginal youth are overrepresented in jails. Detention statistics make experts talk about a "state crisis". High detention rates have many causes. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time is sometimes enough.

Law & justice | Article

Experts and reports proposed numerous measures to reduce incarceration rates of Aboriginal people. They range from spiritual healing programs to justice reinvestment.

Law & justice | Article

Prisons need to cater for specific cultural needs of their Aboriginal inmates and avoid 'structural racism'. Aboriginal-sensitive standards can help.

Law & justice | Article

Aboriginal people are massively overrepresented in the criminal justice system of Australia. They represent only 3% of the total population, yet more than 29% of Australia's prison population are Aboriginal.

Law & justice | Article

Aboriginal people following traditional law get caught in Western law, and some who do not fully understand the Western law system are making fateful decisions.

Law & justice | Article

Already a disadvantaged group, Aboriginal people's mental health suffers badly when they are imprisoned. Up to 93% of Aboriginal detainees have some form of mental illness.

Law & justice | Article

Justice is not without issues for Aboriginal people. Many wonder what the outcome would have been had the plaintiff not been Aboriginal. In rare cases, compensation for injustices cost governments millions.

Law & justice | Article

Youth programs for young Aboriginal people can break a cycle of violence and get them in touch with their culture. These programs give them self-respect and self-confidence, and allow them to become successful role models for others.

Law & justice | Article

Circle sentencing aims to avoid gaol time for Aboriginal offenders by bringing them together with elders. The offender must plead guilty, and punishments are not mild. The system has many benefits for all involved.

Law & justice | Article

Aboriginal tribal law is often seen as harsh and brutal, but it ensured order and discipline. Payback is the most known form of customary law. Payback is still practiced, conflicting with white law.

Law & justice | Article

A royal commission in 1987 investigated Aboriginal deaths in custody over a 10-year period, giving over 330 recommendations. Its recommendations are still valid today, but very few have been implemented. Every year, Aboriginal people continue to die…

Law & justice | Article

Australia's mandatory sentencing with its exact penalty system has been labelled racist by the UN. After being sentenced youths are likely to be abused or enter a criminal career, and some commit suicide. Only the Northern Territory has abolished…

Law & justice | Article

The relationship between First Nations people and police in Australia is tense. Selective targeting, harsh treatment, racism and inappropriate behaviour are the most common issues.

Media | Article

Social media is a major way of communication for First Nations communities. How do they use social media, and is it adequate to learn about death via text message?