The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Aboriginal death in custody inquest to look at parole

Victoria's parole laws will be probed by a coroner examining the death of an Aboriginal woman who was found unconscious by her sister in prison.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Date set for Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers to quiz witnesses about alleged Toowoomba rape

Former Liberal staffer denies two counts of raping a woman in October 2021, with the case yet to proceed to trial

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024

Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

AAP · Feb 25, 2024

‘Everything is so expensive’: tax cuts, cost of living and the battle to win the Dunkley byelection

Early voting may be slow but political analysts say the Melbourne electorate’s mood may be an indicator for Australian politics as a whole

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2024

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.

AAP · Feb 24, 2024

Search parties, intrigue and a piece of Australian bushland hiding a secret: what happened to Samantha Murphy?

Nearly three weeks since she was last seen outside her Ballarat home, volunteers are refusing to give up the search for answers

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024

Nationals deputy leader Perin Davey could face official complaint over apparent slurring in Senate

Exclusive: Davey says she is aware of complaint, which could lead to her party membership being cancelled or suspended if upheld

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024

Man involved in Old Parliament House fire avoids prison

Bruce Shillingsworth Jr has been given an 18-month suspended prison sentence for his role in a fire at Old Parliament House that caused $5.2 million in damages.

AAP · Feb 23, 2024

Indigenous rights 'front and centre' in energy future

A national guide puts First Nations at the heart of clean energy development to overcome an "embarrassing" lack of respect for traditional owners in Australia.

AAP · Feb 23, 2024

'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

The federal government is set to investigate allegations of misconduct at the Anindilyakwa Land Council after a damning audit.

AAP · Feb 23, 2024