The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Bill to reinterpret founding treaty with Māori would make New Zealand a ‘laughing stock’, MPs told

Introduced to parliament by a minor coalition party, the treaty principles bill seeks to abandon a set of principles that guide the relationship between Māori and ruling authorities

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025

Freeway cash splash as poll pitch enters the fast lane

A battleground state is being showered with hundreds of millions of dollars in poll pledges as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton rev up unofficial campaigns.

AAP · Jan 27, 2025

Hatred imported from interstate 'won't be tolerated'

Authorities have vowed to fight the bigotry and cowardice of extremists after a man was charged under new laws in South Australia that ban swastikas in public.

AAP · Jan 27, 2025

Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization

Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

Indigenous Rights Activists Protest On Australia Day

Tens of thousands of Australians protested over the treatment of Indigenous people on Sunday as the country celebrated a national holiday marking the 1788 arrival of British colonisers.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2025

'Underestimated my whole life': PM makes election pitch

Anthony Albanese has pledged to take Australia in the right direction as he makes a pitch to voters, while hinting at when the federal election could be held.

AAP · Jan 26, 2025

‘We’re still here’: La Perouse community retains strong connection to culture and Country

Much has been lost at ‘La Pa’, as locals call the point of first contact between First Nations people and British colonisers. But the Indigenous community here is proud of its resilience and cultural renewal

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025

Today could be a day for soul-searching. Instead we cling to a distant monarchy in denial of our racist past

Australia could be a mature nation with a strong sense of its self. Instead, it remains a colonial outpost shackled to a would-be US dictator

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025

‘Keep moving forward’: Yunupingu leads Australia Day honours

Late Yolŋu Indigenous rights activist appointed companion of the Order of Australia, along with lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025

Water safety pioneer, master swim coach makes a splash

Water safety pioneer and master swim coach Laurie Lawrence is among a batch of sporting luminaries feted in the Australia Day Honours list.

AAP · Jan 25, 2025