The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Women's advocate runs for Labor in Peta Murphy's seat

The founder of a volunteer group that supports disadvantaged women has been announced as Labor's candidate in the by-election to replace the late Peta Murphy.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Poll shows hung parliament risk for only Lib government

Polling has pointed to the potential of a hung parliament at the next state election in Tasmania, which is governed by the Liberals in minority.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Hot, crowded jails spark danger fears, calls for action

Incarceration and recidivism rates in the Northern Territory are the highest in the nation, with corrections facilities at capacity and temperatures high.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Australia abandons plans to hold referendum on replacing King Charles and becoming a republic

Government admits it cannot afford to lose vote on constitutional reform after Voice to Parliament rejected

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Lily Gladstone's Braids Are A Tribute to Indigenous America

And a chic one, at that.

Marie Claire · Jan 8, 2024

Fraudster former MP's overseas trip blocked by court

Ex-MP Craig Thomson has been stopped from travelling to India to oversee a shipment as he awaits sentencing over grant money he used on his own expenses.

AAP · Jan 8, 2024

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

The leader of Palau has welcomed a proposal allowing foreign citizens to join the ADF as a good step forward, but says its residents have to be supported.

AAP · Jan 7, 2024

Meat and greet: Gina Rinehart supplies the wagyu as James Ashby beefs up One Nation’s fundraising efforts

Pauline Hanson’s controversial chief of staff attracts cash and clout to Queensland state campaign – with speculation he is positioning himself as party’s heir apparent

The Guardian - AU · Jan 7, 2024

Rock theatre honours legend of Australia's Warumpi Band

The tale of the Warumpi Band, which took Aboriginal rock music to the world, is woven through a rock concert experience at Sydney Festival.

AAP · Jan 6, 2024

Foreign soldiers 'an option' to boost defence numbers

Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.

AAP · Jan 4, 2024