The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Premier backs white privilege course for justice staff

Victoria's premier has bristled at criticism of state justice department staff being offered the opportunity to learn about the concept of white privilege.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

Greens accuse Queensland Labor of ‘pure hypocrisy’ on abortion after Katter party election preferences

ALP how to vote cards in northern electorates put LNP last despite Robbie Katter’s vow to attempt wind back of termination laws

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024

The federal government has left Indigenous Treaties to the states. How are they progressing?

Since the Voice to Parliament referendum last year, there has been a lack of leadership on Indigenous policy from the Australian government.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024

Australian state premiers accused of 'insulting' the monarchy ahead of King and Queen's visit

‘Snub’ by senior politicians of Charles and Camilla visit comes as polls reveal a deep divide over the future direction of the country

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2024

Councillors elect new deputy mayor to lead Lake Macquarie

Here's what happened at the first Lake Macquarie council meeting.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2024

Yung Filly’s former collaborator Chunkz breaks silence following rapper’s arrest

Rapper and YouTube star appeared in court in Perth, Australia, last week

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024

Albanese backs Queensland premier’s opposition to nuclear power as early voting in state election opens

PM says Steven Miles’s plan to hold plebiscite on nuclear if Labor wins 26 October poll is a ‘matter for Queensland’ but he supports the stance

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024

Minns backs LGBTQ+ reforms but students and teachers at religious schools could still face discrimination

Independent Alex Greenwich says ‘heartbreaking’ to lose his proposed laws governing treatment of gay students and teachers but ‘it’s not over’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024

Counting to 100: Labor insist preschool target on track

Labor is adamant it can open 100 public pre-schools by 2027 but critics are sceptical given the time taken to open the first.

AAP · Oct 14, 2024

Morning Mail: voice champions mark anniversary of no, Labor vows Queensland nuclear vote, Israeli tanks enter UN base

Calls to build a more ‘authentic’ Australia on vote anniversary; Steven Miles confirms plebiscite if he wins election; UN calls for explanation over IDF’s ‘shocking violations’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2024