It’s been 35 years since the “Barunga Statement,” where Bob Hawke promised a treaty with First Nations people. But that promise was broken. What happened?   By Tahnee Jash, ABC Indigenous Affairs Team.   #ABCNews #JohnHoward #BobHawke #BarungaStatement

A Perth aged care centre is hosting a new intergenerational program that encourages elderly residents to interact with children on a weekly basis and the coordinators say they have noticed an “immediate uplift” in the resident’s spirits. And, despite some logistical challenges to get it up and running, there are plans to expand the program to other locations in the future. Reporter: Molly Schmidt. #IntergenerationalFriendships #AgedCare #NursingHomeCare #Care #Carer #NursingHome #EarlyEducation #Toddler #OldPeoplesHomeFor4YearOlds #ABCNews #PerthNews #Grandparents

Medical appointments made easier ❤️ Noah Hallam, who lives with a craniofacial condition called craniosynostosis, had a surprise basketball training session with Adelaide 36ers player Alex Starling. The eight-year-old, who lives in Whyalla, has to drive four hours to Adelaide up to 12 times a year for appointments with more than 20 specialists. 🎙️: Shari Hams 🔗: Read more SA News via the link in our bio and on @abcnews_au #Basketball #Adelaide36ers #Craniofacial # craniosynostosis #Whyalla #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #Australia #ABCNews

Children volunteering as umpires at community-level netball games are being subjected to abuse from players, parents, and even coaches. Many clubs are struggling to attract umpires because of the abuse and researches say violence in sport has been normalised for a long time. To read the full story by Amy Sheehan, Tessa Mapstone, and Alex Easton, see our link in bio. Instagram version by Daina Oliver. #ABCNews #Netball #Sport #Umpire #ViolenceInSport

Here’s some top tips from a financial advisor on how to save more than $1,000 a month. 🔗 To read the full article, click the link in our Instagram stories today. #AbcNews #CostOfLiving #Budgeting

Anti-coal activists have disrupted coal shipments and stopped traffic at co-ordinated protests in Brisbane, Melbourne and Newcastle. The protests were live streamed, with arrests made. #AbcNews #Climate #ClimateProtest #Coal

For these pin-up models, it's about 'vintage vibes, not vintage values'. Models like Jessica Woods represent a growing community embracing the style and nostalgia of yesteryear while inverting many of its patriarchal views. To read the full story by Dominic Cansdale, see our link in bio. Instagram version by Damien Larkins for ABC News Digital. #ABCNews #GoldCoast #PinUps #Vintage #VintageStyle

'I left a very good and happy relationship.' Alexandra's partner didn't want a baby, so she did it alone. The number of people choosing to start a family on their own is on the rise in Australia. Meet two women who followed different paths into solo parenthood. To read the full story by Anna Kelsey-Sugg and Bec Zajac, see our link in bio. Instagram version by Damien Larkins for ABC News Digital. #ABCNews #Mothers #SingleParents #Babies

"We have people who describe themselves as 'wallatarians'." A Tasmanian business selling wallaby meat say the cut is no longer considered just "pet food" but "fine food", with the meat growing in popularity. Story by Sarah Abbott for @abcnews_au Link in bio. #Tas #Meat #Tassie #Wallaby

Australians will vote this year on whether a Voice to Parliament – which would act as an independent advisory body for First Nations people – should be enshrined in the constitution. By political reporter Claudia Long for ABC Politics. #ABCPolitics #AusPol #VoiceReferendum #VoiceToParliament

Home was an affirming place when Kai and Noah came out. They want the same in Australian schools, but educators say more training is needed to learn how. Swipe through to read more or see the link in bio for full story. ✍️ ABC News: Sophie Landau #TakeoverMildura #ABCNews #LGBTQIA #SafeSchools #Inclusion #Education

Australian house prices are up for the third month in a row. Sydney leads with the biggest gain since 2021, but other capital cities and regional areas have also seen some price recoveries. #HousePrices #CostOfLiving #HousingCrisis #Mortgage #Renting #ABCTheBusiness #ABCNews