The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Aboriginal man 'sick several days' before prison death

An inquest into the prison death of a 38-year-old Aboriginal man has been told he was too sick to get out of bed before his passing.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

Dutton warns party room leaks to media could cost Coalition the election

Opposition leader calls for discipline in the ranks after destabilising leaks led to critical headlines, multiple insiders say

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

Traditional owners accuse NT government of ‘treating them like children’ in meeting on sacred site act reform

Central Land Council launches attack over law change aimed to reduce red tape and give developers confidence

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

ALP under fire for ‘repurposing racist meme’ with ‘we love Medicare’ T-shirt

Labor admits it ‘missed the mark’ with social media posts sharing T-shirt that states ‘This is Australia, we eat meat, we drink beer and we love Medicare!’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025

Teal MP, husband apologise after rival's sign removed

The husband of a teal MP has apologised after he was filmed removing a sign supporting his wife's political opponent.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

Despite some key milestones since 2000, Australia still has a long way to go on gender equality

Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countries.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2025

'Mundane' objects reveal confronting legacy of violence

Kamilaroi artist Warraba Weatherall's latest exhibition uses seemingly benign objects to highlight the lasting impacts of violence against Indigenous people.

AAP · Mar 22, 2025

Exhibition tells 'bigger story' of survival and culture

Secret family stories showcasing the strength, survival and culture of Kalkadoon people will be unveiled after decades of being kept under wraps.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

Suburbs turn back on coalition over work-from-home ban

Mortgage-belt electorates have shifted towards Labor after the coalition pledged to force public servants back to the office.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

Premier trades blows with fledgling opposition leader

South Australia's new opposition leader has gone after the state's premier in a combative debate held one year out from the state election.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025