The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Sydney Morning Herald apologises for failing ‘dismally’ on coverage of 1838 Myall Creek massacre

Nine Entertainment paper says it ‘essentially campaigned’ for 11 stockmen accused of killing at least 28 Aboriginal people to escape prosecution

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2023

Labor sees ‘political profit’ in Higgins: Coalition

Labor and the coalition are locked in a war of words over the handling of the Brittany Higgins allegations.

The New Daily · Jun 9, 2023

Why are First Nations children still not coming home from out-of-home care?

Reducing the number of First Nations children in out-of-home care is a priority of the national Closing the Gap targets.

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2023

'Wiradjuri strength' look for Jones Camaro

Brad Jones Racing was today the second team to unveil its First Nations-inspired livery for Supercars' official Indigenous round in Darwin.

Motorsport · Jun 8, 2023

Filthy and overrun with rats: Banksia Hill detention centre in ‘acute crisis’, inspector finds

‘Every element’ of the facility is failing, with young people confined to cells for long periods of time due to staffing shortages, the report says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

Can the yes campaign overcome the cold political calculus of Australia’s voice referendum?

The fact is negative campaigning works. Doubt – or its energised cousin, fear – always has a head start

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

NSW MP Ward safe from suspension despite sex charges

Kiama MP Gareth Ward will continue sitting in NSW parliament after a parliamentary committee found suspending him would undermine the presumption of innocence.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

End the debate: On the Law Commission’s recommendation on sedition

An effective legal framework against hate speech is what is needed more than one to penalise speech or writing that targets the government

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Love, charisma, generosity: the extraordinary life of Uncle Kutcha Edwards

The Mutti Mutti singer with the incredible – and untrained – voice reflects on his childhood, collaborating with Judith Durham and becoming a mentor to countless First Nations musicians across Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

Queensland audit reveals Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Indigenous people in Qld have a life expectancy up to 7.8 years shorter than average and the health system will likely miss a 2031 target.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023