The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards: chef Mindy Wood becomes first Australian to win Champions of Change

Byron Bay cookbook author and restaurateur recognised for her commitment to native ingredients and driving change in the community

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

Liberals and Nationals ready to fall back in love

Liberal MPs have held urgent talks over policy demands from the Nationals that hold the key to the two long-time partners reuniting in opposition.

AAP · May 21, 2025

NSW Nationals MPs criticise ‘distasteful’ move by federal counterparts

Fears split with Coalition will diminish party’s relevance and ability to advocate for rural communities

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025

The fault line that opened up a Coalition chasm can be traced back decades

The four policy sticking points that broke up the Nationals and Liberals highlight their vastly different stances on privatisation

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025

Roo-tooth headband among artefacts returned from US

Eleven culturally significant objects are returning to Country after almost a century, ending a "long and emotional journey" to repatriate the artefacts.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Indigenous incarceration rates are 'getting worse'

Law changes for alleged domestic violence offenders have been cited as a reason for increasing remand numbers, as Indigenous incarceration reaches record highs.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Labor election guru urges party against 'myth-making'

Labor is riding on a high after its thumping election victory, but a chief strategist behind the campaign has warned colleagues not to get ahead of themselves.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Grandma on murder charges to use mental health defence

A woman accused of murdering her two young grandsons in their rural home has hired a new private lawyer in the middle of a brief court mention.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Senior Liberals fear Coalition split may damage party for years but others see silver lining

Reforming with Nationals could be very difficult once deep policy divergences set in and are openly debated, MPs say

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025

From ‘convict stain’ to badge of honour: Tasmania’s early criminals inspire celebrated musical

In Vandemonian Lags, Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and a cast of musicians bring Lutruwita/Tasmania’s past to life with songs and ‘ripping yarns’

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025