The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.

AAP · Aug 28, 2024

It wasn’t just race and politics that motivated Voice to Parliament ‘no’ voters. Here’s what we found when we dug deeper

The outcome of the referendum has been chalked up to deepening political polarisation, Australian’s entrenched racial prejudice and the rise of populism.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

‘I wish I was listened to’: NSW to respond to landmark birth trauma inquiry

The inquiry has called for sweeping reforms amid concerns about the care women receive during pregnancy and birth.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024

Afternoon Update: Greens MP fronts CFMEU protests; UN chief’s climate SOS; and the website trolling Trump supporters

More than 10,000 workers take to the streets around Australia in protest against the federal takeover of the CFMEU

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024

Plibersek denies sacred site decision blocks NSW goldmine, calls on Coalition to support Indigenous heritage

Environment minister says Belubula River headwaters will be protected from proposed tailings dam at Blayney but goldmine can go ahead with different site for waste dump

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024

Indigenous rangers sharing knowledge to protect Country

First Nations people at the forefront of protecting country have gathered to share their land and sea management strategies for the first time in a decade.

AAP · Aug 27, 2024

Mayor's emotional farewell at her final council meeting

Mayor Kay Fraser was met with a standing ovation as she closed the meeting.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27, 2024

Peter Dutton dismisses Labor’s ‘divisive’ tag as a smokescreen to divert attention from economy

Treasurer’s speech criticised opposition leader for devoting past two weeks of parliamentary sittings to condemning the issuing of visas to people from Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024

Belinda Neal one of 12 former politicians standing for Central Coast Council

The former MP is often remembered for 'Iguanagate'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26, 2024

The great divide: treasurer's Dutton spray sparks row

Peter Dutton has hit back at comments by the treasurer labelling him as the most divisive leader in Australia's political history.

AAP · Aug 26, 2024