The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

'Waiting in silence': POWs honoured on 20th anniversary

Anthony Albanese says Australian prisoner of war stories need to be told, while paying homage to one prisoner of the Japanese who became a "tower of humanity".

AAP · Feb 11, 2024

An autistic boy faced terror charges unprecedented for an Australian child. How did it happen?

Lawyer of boy known as Thomas Carrick who was targeted in undercover police operation says impact of ‘entire saga’ on him and his family has been enormous

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2024

Teal candidates hard to find in Queensland as Climate 200 seeks to spark community action

With less than nine months before an election, lobby group is yet to find an independent candidate who aligns with their values

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2024

Housing a crucial battleground in Dunkley byelection as ‘Great Wall of Frankston’ divides community

Proposals for multi-storey apartments become a focal point for issues of housing and growth in the Victorian electorate

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship

Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

Advocates call for national ban on spit hoods after NSW becomes second state to outlaw their use

Legislation banning the use of the devices, which have been linked to deaths in custody, passes in NSW with cross-party support

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla

Save Sorry Business has welcomed the federal government's $97 million support package for Indigenous people affected by the collapse of dodgy insurer Youpla.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Australia's only Liberal government lives on - for now

The premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government is considering the demands of two key independents after threatening to go to an early election.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Ballarat still hopeful after days of searching for mum

The Ballarat community is still hopeful of finding missing mother Samantha Murphy six days after she disappeared as the State Emergency Service stands down.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment

Papua New Guinea can join Australia in providing security and promoting democracy in the Pacific if empowered economically, its prime minister says.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024