ABC Indigenous
'Life was tough': Koolyn used to weigh 130kg. He's now set to run the New York Marathon
Koolyn Briggs is training to run the New York Marathon. But his lifestyle hasn't always been this healthy. Just eight years ago the Melbourne electrician weighed 130 kilograms, didn't exercise or eat healthy, and drank too much alcohol.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
'We are the naughty kids': At the front line of efforts to stop kids committing crime
Across Australia there's angst about youth crime, but what do the kids involved think about it? Reporter Erin Parke travelled to the desert to see first hand the hard work and emotional moments involved with trying to "divert" vulnerable kids away…
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
IronMob First Nations athletes conquer Ironman test amid 'overwhelming' support
Koorinya Moreton wants other Indigenous athletes to follow in her footsteps and tackle the gruelling sport of Ironman Triathlon.
Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
This hand-drawn family tree stretches 60 metres and 65,000 years — and tells a story about us all
It took four people months to draw Archie Moore's enormous family tree – but it'll all be erased soon.
Published: Source: Story LabTopic: Art
This tiny Aboriginal community is looking to the future as a rocket launch site, but one elder is concerned about the past
A tiny Aboriginal community and former mission town in South Australia launches jobs and dreams as a rocket site, but one elder is concerned the burgeoning industry could destroy significant sites and dreaming stories.
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Science
Brakes put on mountain bike trail after NT government fails to meet agreement with traditional owners
The $12 million Red Centre Adventure Ride near Alice Springs is a "dead duck" due to years of failed negotiations between the NT government and traditional owners of the land.
Published: Source: ABC Alice SpringsTopic: Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)
Hidden from view, a remarkable football carnival took place near Uluru
In the shadow of Uluru, an unprecedented football carnival was quietly held for young First Nations women from remote communities. More than sport was at play.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policy
Critics tried to ban this kids' book in Australia. Now it's a winner at the 2024 book industry awards
The Australian Book Industry Awards recognise the talented authors and publishers behind the books that generated the most buzz in the last 12 months.
Published: Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Books (Literature)
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