Two deaths investigated as Garma brings Indigenous gathering

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1. Police investigating two separate deaths over weekend

   NT Police are investigating two separate deaths over the weekend, one involving a 39-year-old woman in Leanyer and the other involving a 58-year-old man in Wadeye.

   ntindependent.com.au

2. Buŋgul (dance) on full display at Garma festival – video

   Australia's largest Indigenous gathering, the 26th Garma festival, took place over the weekend at Gulkula ceremonial grounds in Arnhem Land. The festival showcased traditional buŋgul (dance), miny'tji (art), manikay (song) and served as a platform for political dialogue and cross-cultural exchange.

   theguardian.com

3. Indigenous leaders look to the future at Garma: ‘People are feeling strong again’

   Indigenous leaders at Garma announced plans for a new land council to be part of the economic life of the nation, with the festival themed around hope for the future.

   theguardian.com

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