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First Nations leaders who campaigned for the voice say the result is deeply disappointing and could set back reconciliation

The 'No' vote is projected to win the Voice referendum, according to the ABC. This makes it Australia's 37th failed referendum.

Some Indigenous Australians are taking a "week of silence" to grieve the outcome of the vote, while others are already looking towards what happens next.

Public broadcasters the ABC, SBS and NITV as well as Sky News will follow the count live, as commercial channels keep coverage to a minimum

Fears remain for the safety of Australians in Gaza and the Middle East; A political brawl erupts in the Qatar Airways senate inquiry; Officials confident Australia can still host the next Commonwealth Games, despite Victoria pulling out.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been focusing on the regions in the lead-up to Saturday's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, while the Electoral Commission is urging voters to be respectful at polling booths as tensions are heightened.

While Yes campaigner Noel Pearson characterised the referendum as a moral choice, even at Uluru a division can be found.

Empowering people to control their lives is a core liberal value.

Empowering people to control their lives is a core liberal value.

Empowering people to control their lives is a core liberal value.