The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

The first opinion polling since the Tasmanian election shows support for the new Labor opposition leader is below his predecessor.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London

The next governor-general will visit King Charles in London as discussions about his planned Australia tour continue, amid issues around his health.

AAP · May 29, 2024

The coverage of Laura Tingle’s comments on racism is a textbook beat-up, but she’s not in the wrong

Striking the balance between journalists’ private free speech rights and the public duty they owe to impartiality and their employer’s reputation is one of the most complex ethical issues confronting the media today.

The Conversation · May 29, 2024

Peter Dutton tells colleagues Labor’s hate speech crackdown is a ‘trap’

Opposition leader labels proposed hate speech offence a Labor ‘wedge’ as negotiations falter on religious discrimination bill

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

Victorian watchdog to investigate allegations of bullying, sexual assault and harassment in parliament

Premier Jacinta Allan also announces changes to outer ministry, including introduction of parliamentary secretary for ‘men’s behaviour change’

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

Townsville mayor Troy Thompson’s military service claims under investigation by powerful corruption watchdog

New mayor’s claims about his army history referred to Crime and Corruption Commission by local government body

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Kumanjayi Walker inquest: Zachary Rolfe says he’s ‘bored’ with coronial process and is ‘ready to move on’

Rolfe tells court he doesn’t resent police involved in investigating him but would like legal processes to end

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

Clover Moore to seek record sixth term as lord mayor of Sydney

Moore, who has been in the job for past 20 years, says she would focus on climate change, affordable homes and green spaces after election

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

Pro-Palestine protesters at ANU move campus camp by 50 metres ahead of noon deadline

University dramatically escalated its response to the occupation, demanding protesters vacate their site in the centre of campus

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024