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Nigel Browne woke up on Sunday questioning his place in Australia - a painfully ironic fate for one of its First Peoples. The day before, Australians rejected a referendum on whether to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the nation's 122-year-old constitution, and give them greater political say. There was no expectation the "Voice to Parliament" - an advisory body made up of Indigenous people - would be a miracle cure for the problems they face.

The nation as a whole is tending to the wounds caused by months of brutal debate.

Larrakia traditional owners raised concerns with federal and territory ministers about the potential impact of a major industrial hub planned for Darwin before $1.5 billion of Commonwealth funding was confirmed.

Larrakia people say they have not been properly consulted on planned industrial precinct, which is near ‘priceless’ sacred site

With Tasmania signed off, advocates for a north Australian AFL team sense the opportunity to position their dream as the natural next in line.