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Revisiting a referendum divide - 56 years on

In 1967 Australia’s most successful referendum saw nine out of ten people vote yes, to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders in the census… and allow the Commonwealth to legislate for them. But on the far west coast of South Australia, communities in Penong and Ceduna bucked the national trend, recording some of the highest no votes in the country. SBS visited the area to see how it has changed in the last half century as the country goes to the polls to recognise First Nations people in the constitution with the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

This town voted No in 1967. Aboriginal Elders feel 'disappointed' by the Voice campaign

Penong was the only town in Australia to vote No in the historic 1967 referendum. Ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum, these local Elders feel let down by the Yes campaign's efforts.

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Community rallies to support the family of Manpreet Deol

South Australia's Manpreet Deol, a beloved community leader known for his altruism , tragically lost his life in an accident.

Meet the 1967 referendum elders grappling with the Voice debate