The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Michelle Rowland warns ‘status quo isn’t good enough’ on gambling advertising

Communications minister says there is ‘serious’ community concern about ads as Zoe Daniel makes push for ban

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

Call to recognise Indigenous skills of early educators

SA's royal commission into early childhood education and care has been told of the importance of recognising the special skills brought by Indigenous educators.

AAP · May 22, 2023

Dr Ella Stack, mayor who guided Darwin through Cyclone Tracy aftermath, dies aged 94

A trailblazer across medicine and local politics, Dr Stack was one of Darwin's first doctors to open a private general practice and the city's first female mayor.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

ABC staff rally in show of support for Stan Grant

Hundreds of ABC staff around the country rallied in support of veteran journalist Stan Grant, who last week announced he would step away from media commitments due to racial abuse.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Peeping Tom to appeal severity of 20-month jail term

He is currently eligible for parole in August, when he will be deported.

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2023

Court paves way for compensation for traditional owners

The Federal Court has rejected the Commonwealth's arguments regarding the potential for compensation to Gumatj people over leasing land to a mining company.

AAP · May 22, 2023

Photo on The Australian front page ‘risks interfering’ with Lehrmann probe, head of inquiry says

Walter Sofronoff KC tells inquiry he had written to the editor of the Australian to understand why the paper ran photograph of Shane Drumgold on page one, but conceded it might serve a valid journalistic purpose

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

Cricket Australia backs 'yes' vote for voice referendum

Cricket Australia has joined other major Australian sporting codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.

AAP · May 22, 2023

'You can’t not bring your whole self to something': how Jewish Indigenous women are navigating their dual identities

In 1965, James Spigelman joined Charlie Perkins and 30 other students on a bus ride around New South Wales to bring attention to the extent of racial discrimination in Australia. This would go on to be known as the Freedom Ride.

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

Indigenous voice would be an 'overcorrection': Dutton

The proposed Indigenous voice would be a "dangerous roll of the dice", the opposition leader has told parliament as debate on the referendum gets under way.

AAP · May 22, 2023