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Aim: To (i) describe the prevalence of malnutrition among a cohort of central Australian, predominantly Indigenous, haemodialysis patients and (ii) determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Patient Generated Subjective Global Assessment total score for identification of malnutrition in these patients. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study of all patients attending haemodialysis units within the Central Australia Health Service. Patients were assessed using the Patient-Generated Sub...

The health inequities of Indigenous peoples compared with non-Indigenous peoples are significant and long-standing across many countries. Colonisation and dispossession of land and culture has led to profound and devastating consequences on the health of Indigenous peoples. A lack of trust and cultural security of health services remains a barrier to participation in health care services. Similarly, engagement in research activities is also hindered by a history of unethical research practices. ...

Vocal participants from all sides of politics have engaged in a fierce debate on the Voice to Parliament on Sky News Australia as the Albanese Government pledges to hold a referendum in this term of government.

The closing ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will shine a spotlight on Australian local talent in anticipation of regional Victoria hosting the event in 2026.

These two new romances starring bold, culturally connected heroines from Redfern and Western Sydney break the genre mould – but remain faithful to what readers love about romance.

Monash University has removed a warning to students that they could not graduate unless they completed a mandatory module on Indigenous Voices following a report from SkyNews.com.au.

The debate over an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is heating up.

Monash University has introduced a compulsory module on Indigenous Australian Voices warning that students who do not complete the program will be unable to graduate.

The Albanese government on Thursday quietly endorsed one of the High Court’s most radical decisions by abandoning an attempt to restore the Commonwealth’s power to deport Aboriginal non-citizens.

Pauline Hanson has defended her decision to storm out of parliament during the Acknowledgement of Country by saying Australia belongs to her as much as it belongs to the Indigenous community.