The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Man seriously injured in arrest after allegedly removing handcuffs, biting officers

A dramatic arrest ended in the man's hospitalisation with serious injuries. Police have declared a critical incident and the matter will be reviewed.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 13

Online racism is significantly affecting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’

Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12

Labor and the Coalition must force Pauline Hanson to ‘please explain’ her policies if they are to win back voters

Her strongest supporters don’t care that her positions often don’t make sense, but first-time One Nation voters could swing back if the party faced more scrutiny

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12

Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture'

Labor, the Greens and independents have vowed to keep up the heat on Tasmania's premier over his handling of a minister accused of misleading parliament.

AAP · Jun 12

One Nation fundraiser moved from Melbourne restaurant amid planned protests

Event to go ahead at an undisclosed location after Moonee Ponds restaurant cancelled at the eleventh hour

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12

'Smokescreen': Labor hits out at One Nation fundraising

Labor is painting One Nation as the party of billionaires, pouring scorn on claims the minor party has raised millions of dollars from grassroots supporters.

AAP · Jun 12

Pauline Hanson says she takes policy advice from Gina Rinehart as Nationals rule out deal with One Nation

Matt Canavan says he supports Hanson’s anti-Labor ‘fire the liar’ fundraising campaign but will not sign up to a joint election strategy

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

A man credited with sharing his Indigenous culture with the world has received the highest honour in Australian music, as his family reveal their pride.

AAP · Jun 11

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

AAP · Jun 11

Labor MPs have been handed new talking points – revealing a growing concern about One Nation

Labor and its trade union allies have shifted the focus of their rhetorical attacks, targeting Pauline Hanson as if she is the real opposition leader

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11