The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Indigenous voice an 'unknown risk': ex-PM Morrison

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken out against the Indigenous voice in federal parliament, calling it an unknown risk.

AAP · May 23, 2023

With Robodebt report looming, Dutton prepares for long nights before poll

One year into his Liberal leadership and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton no longer seems to be dampening expectations.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Former Bathurst mayor's trial hears councillor targeted in alleged blackmail felt suicidal

Former Bathurst mayor Robert 'Bobby' Bourke is on trial, charged with playing a role in the alleged blackmail of his then fellow councillor Jacqui Rudge.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Activist doubts Aboriginal art probe will stop meddling

Artist Richard Bell says a government investigation into allegations of interference in Aboriginal art won't solve anything.

AAP · May 23, 2023

Home Affairs officials grilled over employment of man under investigation for child sex offences

Yesterday, Stephen Mitchell was sentenced to more than 13 years in jail for a raft of child sex offences, which police had been investigating prior to his employment with the Department of Home Affairs.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Reprieve for protesters who blocked Sydney traffic

A year on from a protest that halted Sydney traffic, two of those arrested have had a small win in a Sydney court.

AAP · May 23, 2023

Senior ACT police officer was ‘immediately suspicious’ of Brittany Higgins’s rape allegation, inquiry told

Det Supt Scott Moller says he did not understand why Higgins wanted to ‘involve the media’ before giving formal statement to police

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Simon Fleming found not guilty verdict of alleged Windang terrorism charge

A man who fired bullets into traffic and took two men hostage in a Wollongong street "probably did not know his act was wrong" such was the state of his mental health, a court has heard.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Water at Yarrabah Aboriginal community health precinct found to have elevated copper levels

Staff have been offered blood testing after tap water at an Aboriginal community clinic was found to have elevated levels of copper.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Dutton accused of scare tactics as voice debate resumes

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been accused of spreading misinformation about the Indigenous voice, as talks on the proposal continue. The lower house

The New Daily · May 22, 2023