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Lowitja O’Donoghue, celebrated campaigner for Aboriginal Australians, dies aged 91

Aboriginal rights advocate Lowitja O'Donoghue, the first Aboriginal person to address the United Nations, has died at the age of 91 in Adelaide.
O'Donoghue was a trailblazer who played a pivotal role in native title legislation, fought for Indigenous rights, and served as the chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission.
Her unwavering commitment to justice and reconciliation brought Australia closer to a better future, as reflected in moments such as the Apology to the Stolen Generation and the 1967 referendum.

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The Guardian

Lowitja O’Donoghue, celebrated campaigner for Aboriginal Australians, dies aged 91

A member of the stolen generations, the Yankunytjatjara leader was only reunited with her mother through a chance meeting 30 years later

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sydney Morning Herald

Indigenous leader, former ATSIC chair Lowitja O’Donoghue dies aged 91

The former nurse and government administrator died peacefully on Sunday on Kaurna land in Adelaide, with her family by her side.

3 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

One of Australia's most celebrated indigenous leaders has died aged 91

WARNING: This story includes names and images of Aboriginal people who have died. Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, who fought endlessly for the rights of her people, has died aged 91.

3 months ago·Australia

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Aboriginal icon dies aged 91

Indigenous leader Lowitja O’Donoghue, who was instrumental in negotiating Australia’s native title laws, has died aged 91.

3 months ago

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The West Australian

Aboriginal rights trailblazer Lowitja O'Donoghue dies

Indigenous rights advocate Lowitja O'Donoghue, who lobbied for native title and was a trailblazer for the recognition of Aboriginal people, has died aged 91.

3 months ago

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