The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Australia’s richest woman demands national gallery remove unflattering portrait

Mining magnate features in an exhibition by artist Vincent Namatjira, alongside Queen Elizabeth II

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Man's 'shock' death stirs call for mental health review

A man's deteriorated mental health is at the heart of a coroner's findings, exploring issues in the health services offered to him at the time of his death.

AAP · May 16, 2024

NSW premier sacks parliamentary secretary over criticism of police response to pro-Palestine protesters

Chris Minns said Labor MP Anthony D’Adam’s comments in a speech to parliament were ‘absolutely reprehensible’

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

Vincent Namatjira says ‘people don’t have to like my paintings’ after Gina Rinehart demands portrait be removed

The billionaire wants a painting of her removed from the National Gallery of Australia but the Archibald-winning artist says he hopes people think about what he is trying to say

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

First Nations people face racism surge after voice vote

First Nations people have been experiencing increased racism after Australians voted against enshrining an Indigenous voice into the constitution.

AAP · May 16, 2024

Labor and Greens gag debate on fuel efficiency standards in deal on offshore gas bill

Procedural moves outrage Coalition, independent MPs and senator David Pocock, who says government ‘selling us out’

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

‘Intolerable’: State of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest spreads

France is sending 1,000 additional security personnel to join 1,700 on the ground in bid to tackle situation.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024

Cops 'not touching' pursuit of officer over fatal crash

A sergeant charged over the death of an Indigenous teen will argue he was just doing his job when the boy hit his unmarked police car and died.

AAP · May 16, 2024

Why is there unrest in New Caledonia? Everything you need to know

Deadly riots spiralled into wider crisis over over constitutional voting changes to increase number of French nationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Fatima Payman has split with Labor colleagues and issued a scathing rebuke of the prime minister as she called for more action to protect Palestinians.

AAP · May 15, 2024