The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Sacred Indigenous site on Sunshine Coast defaced with religious message

Queensland parks service investigates after the words ‘Jesus saves just ask him’ carved into rock at Mt Beerwah

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

Indigenous leaders warn that ‘hate is raining down on us’ as voice campaign ramps up

Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, asks nation to ‘lean on the wheel of history and give it a push’

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

Coota Girls to mark Sorry Day in Botanic Gardens

On May 26, 1997, the Bringing Them Home report about the Stolen Generations was tabled in parliament and each year Sorry Day commemorates the survivors.

AAP · May 26, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann inquiry: Senior officer held serious concerns about perceptions of collusion with defence

AFP acting assistant commissioner tells inquiry she was concerned police and defence counsel interactions were feeding ‘conspiratorial ideas of collusion’

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

ABC chair Ita Buttrose calls racist treatment of Q+A host Stan Grant 'abhorrent'

ABC chair Ita Buttrose says Australians need to reflect upon their "abhorrent" and "unacceptable" behaviour on social media, following the treatment of high-profile Indigenous journalist Stan Grant.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Former Katherine mayor and politician, Fay Miller, celebrated at state funeral in Darwin

Fay Miller has been remembered as a matriarch, a guiding light and a formidable advocate at a state funeral attended by hundreds of family, friends, politicians and delegates.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Sporting codes unite in support for voice referendum

More than 20 leading Australian sports have come together to deliver a message in support of the voice to parliament ahead of the referendum.

AAP · May 26, 2023

Indigenous custodian says vandalism shows no respect for Beerwah Mountain culture

An attack at the Glass House Mountains National Park has angered traditional owners, hikers and park rangers and vandals could face a $500k fine if caught.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Australian sports unite to back Indigenous constitutional recognition

Twenty Australian sports organisations proclaimed on Friday their backing of a referendum to constitutionally recognise Indigenous people, as the country marked "Sorry Day" when it acknowledges years of injustices to Aboriginal people.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

The Australian blames ‘production error’ for attack on Noel Pearson added to reader’s letter

‘Horrified’ reader tracks down Indigenous leader to explain harsh words are not hers. Plus: tabloids smell blood as Michael Rowland takes a break

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023