Daily news digest February 17
Today’s Indigenous news in Australia features several significant developments across politics, health, and legal affairs.
Major News & Politics
Commissioner’s Resignation Allegations:
The ACT’s first Indigenous Children’s Commissioner has alleged that an assault by a public servant forced her to leave her role.
Terrorism Charges Over CBD Incident:
Fallout continues from an attempted bombing at a Perth Invasion Day rally. The suspect is scheduled for a court appearance today at the Perth Magistrates Court.
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman.
Education & Health:
The Big Rivers Region in the Northern Territory welcomed its first cohort of Aboriginal health trainees to improve culturally safe care.
Community & Legal Reports
Court Proceedings:
Traditional owners seeking compensation from iron ore miners told a court they have been “locked out” of their Country.
Board Elections:
Two directors previously taken to court by the Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) in Victoria have been re-elected to the board by the community.
Missing Person Alert:
Police are seeking public assistance to find an Indigenous boy missing from Western Sydney.
Racism Study:
A new report from Call It Out found that racism remains deeply embedded in Australian universities, with over a quarter of reported incidents involving children.
Adelaide Crows recruit Callum Ah Chee.
Arts, Culture & Sport
Milestone for Presten Warren:
First Nations artist Presten Warren celebrated reaching 400 artworks sold.
Youth Culinary Leadership:
Tyson McKay was named an ambassador for a youth culinary program grounded in culture.
AFL Injury Update:
The Adelaide Crows expressed relief as recruit Callum Ah Chee avoided a major injury setback, though he faces a race against time to be available for upcoming matches.
Regional Incidents
Galiwin’ku Investigation:
Detectives are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man following a fight on Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island).
