The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Indigenous Voice: Has Australia missed its opportunity to move on from racist past?

Opinion polls indicate that Australians are expected to vote ‘no’ in a key referendum on Indigenous rights and representation, despite a last-ditch appeal from the prime minister. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

New Zealand political candidates dance and hug on the final day of election campaign

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins joined a Zumba dance class while rival Christopher Luxon hugged supporters on the final day of campaigning before a general election

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

High-profile rape accused remains hidden despite loss

A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.

AAP · Oct 13, 2023

Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are making their final pitches on the eve of the referendum to establish an Indigenous voice.

AAP · Oct 13, 2023

Final Voice polls have 'no' leading by sizeable to landslide margins

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm AEDT in the south-eastern states, 6:30pm in South Australia, 7pm in Queensland, 7:30pm in the Northern Territory and 9pm in Western Australia.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023

'65,000-year setback': elder begs for Australian unity

'Yes' campaigners are making their final pitch to voters before the Indigenous voice referendum, asking for a chance to improve the lives of their people.

AAP · Oct 13, 2023

First Nations journalists brace for voice referendum coverage they can’t tap out of

Indigenous staff at the ABC say they’re proud of their work at the reporting unit but it continues to take a huge toll. Plus: The Australian wins big at News Corp’s in-house awards

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023

Australia counts down to landmark vote on Indigenous Voice

The campaign has stirred divisions, with reports of racism and abuse fuelled by rampant misinformation on social media.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023

Peter Dutton doubles down on call to cancel visas of antisemitic protesters

‘Nothing controversial’ in stance, opposition leader declares after Asio boss warns that ‘words matter’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023

Ken Wyatt accuses Liberals and Peter Dutton of creating ‘fear and division’ over voice

Former Coalition minister, who quit the Liberals in April, says party is deploying ‘Trumpian’ tactics ahead of the referendum

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023