Tahnee Jash
Tahnee Jash is an Indigenous Affairs Reporter/Producer with ABC News. Prior to joining the team, Tahnee was a reporter for ABC Everyday, ABC Science and Junkee.
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First Nations heroes are celebrated this NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrations officially begin on Sunday with the theme: Keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. But can everyone celebrate?
Does Australia have an issue with missing and murdered women and children?
After 87 submissions and many traumatic stories shared by First Nations advocates and families across five states and territories, the last hearing has been held in Melbourne. But there are concerns it will not lead to effective action.
Ethan Moffitt comes from a long line of military men. This is how their family story began
After World War II, Ethan’s great-grandfather didn’t reveal much about his service or choose to march on ANZAC Day. Only on the day of his great grandfather’s funeral did the family find out why.
'You’re caseworker number 24': Staffing shortages mean 'revolving door' of caseworkers in child protection system
The New South Wales child protection sector is losing more caseworkers than it is employing. The union has launched a month of action calling on the state government to fix staff shortages or continue to put vulnerable children at risk.
Meet Australia's next social justice commissioner Katie Kiss
The Human Rights Commission has announced a new social justice commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here's what the role will involve.
Jai was celebrating his big brother's 18th birthday, the next day he was in a coma
Two years ago, 16-year-old Dhungutti boy Jai Kalani Wright died after a collision with an unmarked police car. A NSW police officer is now facing criminal charges. Jai's family is determined to seek out the truth.
This January 26, Indigenous Australians are feeling strong emotions of love, respect, sadness and hope
What does January 26 mean to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? For many, there isn’t one emotion that fully captures it.
Arts minister calls for truth-telling at opening of Miwatj Yolngu exhibition
From the Yirrkala Bark Petition to the Barunga Statement, Yolngu art has been a powerful political tool. Miwatj Yolngu, an art exhibition on the south coast of New South Wales, hopes to continue this legacy.
The Voice referendum failed so how do we close the gap? The US, Canada and New Zealand weigh in
United States, Canada and New Zealand share their Indigenous rights success stories as Australia contemplates a new way forward after the Voice referendum.
New Zealand reneged on its Treaty with Māori. Here's its pre-referendum message to Indigenous Australians
Aotearoa New Zealand has had a treaty in place for almost two centuries but it wasn't until the 1970s that it was truly honoured. So what happened and what are the lessons for Australia ahead of the Voice referendum?
‘Stand with us, Australia’: NAIDOC Award winner’s message on the Voice
Black excellence and community leadership are honoured at the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Awards in Brisbane.
Almost 200 nominees, but who made the cut for the 2023 NAIDOC Week Awards?
From a pool of almost 200 nominees, meet this year's 2023 National NAIDOC Week Award finalists.
'Cop-out from the prime minister': How did the reconciliation movement begin in Australia?
The reconciliation movement in Australia officially started in 1991, a year after a treaty was supposed to be delivered.
Obama tour organisers apologise after Aunty Joy Murphy dropped from Melbourne event
Event organisers say security arrangements meant it could not accommodate last minute requests from Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy at a speaking event with Barack Obama.
'Shock and distress': Removal of Aunty Joy Murphy from Obama event line-up sparks outrage
Senior Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy says she is "shocked and distressed" after event organisers stopped her from performing a Welcome to Country at a speaking event held by former US president Barack Obama.
First Nations flood survivors 'out in the bush and left in the dark'
Some remote communities hit by flooding in the Gulf of Carpentaria say having a representative on a Voice to Parliament may be the key to them receiving better support in future disasters.
This Arrernte teenager is helping to address youth issues in Alice Springs. But he needs more support
Communities have been calling for governments to support Aboriginal-led solutions to tackle youth issues in Alice Springs. With alcohol restrictions back in place, will the heart of this complex issue get solved?
We tried reducing our plastic waste while buying groceries. These are the things that got in the way
Three ABC reporters try to reduce the amount of plastic waste in their weekly grocery shop.
How thoroughly do you need to clean your home after having COVID-19?
Ash has been recovering from COVID-19 and isn't sure how much of a deep clean she needs to do to her home before having visitors, including her mum who is immunocompromised.
How a tool of protection has been turned into a tool of fear for Indigenous communities
Vaccine hesitancy isn't exclusive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, but there are factors that have contributed to a first-dose uptake that’s 20 per cent lower than the national average.
I was born with a hole in my heart. This is how I'm managing life
One in every 100 babies born in Australia is diagnosed with a congenital heart disease, and a septal defect or "hole in the heart" is one of the most common.
Are sports supplements useful, or do they just give your wallet a workout?
Pick up a tub of sports supplement at your local supermarket and you feel instantly fit and healthy just by reading the label. But do popular supplements deliver on what they say?
Hand hygiene is important, but how do we look after the 'good bugs' on our skin too?
You've probably heard of gut bacteria, but did you know there are just as many bugs thriving off the oil and sweat on your skin? This is why you need to protect them.
'Like the days on the mission': How lockdown is a trigger for trauma
Even before COVID-19, the rate of suicide among Indigenous people was alarming. With social distancing and border closures now in place, what impact is this having on an already vulnerable part of the community?