The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Lidia Thorpe apologises to Pauline Hanson after mistakenly describing her as ‘convicted’ racist

Independent senator clarifies she was mistaken about civil finding of racial discrimination against One Nation leader

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024

Tribute to love, resilience and song: Indigenous musical legends Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter immortalised in bronze

The pair bonded as teenagers after chance meeting at Salvation Army drop-in centre while they were sleeping rough on Adelaide’s streets

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024

State settles further $7.5m child sexual abuse claims

A settlement of about $7.5 million will be paid to survivors of alleged child sexual abuse at a hospital the focus of a damning inquiry.

AAP · Dec 2, 2024

Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden

A community has established a garden in the hopes of reconnecting young people with culture and Country through elders' stories and hands-on learning.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

‘Amazing progress’: how regional schools are breaking the language barrier and helping students thrive

Specially trained teachers have made a huge impact in regional Victoria, where the number of students from non-English-speaking backgrounds is growing

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2024

Taking a deep dive into Queensland's pearling history

Inspired by her mother's stories, a Torres Strait Islander woman is exploring the lives of Indigenous men who worked in the pearling industry.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Modern slavery remains a significant concern in Australia, with those facing barriers to recourse and justice at a heightened risk of exploitation.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

'A Bloody Disgrace': Australia's Senate Rejects Bill To Legalize Cannabis

The Greens, Australia’s third-largest political party, announced Wednesday that its Legalizing Cannabis Bill 2023 was voted down in the Senate by a margin of 13 to 24 votes, marking a setback in its push for reform.

Benzinga · Nov 29, 2024

‘Killed where we live’: domestic violence deaths of NT women draw blunt responses but no action

As NT police say they are ‘overwhelmed’ by the scale of the violence, a federal allocation of $180m sits untouched

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

Clover Moore: ‘Judge people on their ability. Plenty of young people aren’t doing much’

Sydney’s longtime lord mayor on ageism, her work ethic and why it’s not true that the city is emptying of young families

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024