The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

‘We are so far behind’: Lynda Edwards says Indigenous voice could spur action on NSW treaty

Comments from NSW premier’s woman of the year come as government minister rules out progress on treaty if re-elected

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023

Why the NRL must make a stand for Latrell Mitchell and for the Indigenous community

As the game continues to deal with the fallout from the Latrell Mitchell incident, the NRL must take a stand against racism.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Aunty Sherry Tilberoo lying near ‘river of vomit’ before dying at Brisbane watch house, inquest told

Tamsyn White, who was detained with the Indigenous woman, tells hearing she asked officers to take Tilberoo to the hospital

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023

Controversial Qld youth justice bill gets green light

Queensland's youth justice bill should be passed with limitations on human rights justified to ensure public safety, a parliamentary committee says.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

Call centre in Cherbourg, a top-performing Asia-Pacific facility, grows from 10 staff to 30 in one year

The centre opened in the Queensland community of Cherbourg a year ago with 10 staff. It now employs 30 and is one of the top-performing call centres in the Asia-Pacific for one company.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Lidia Thorpe says she was sexually harassed, assaulted in Parliament House

As well as saying she was being bullied by members of her former party the Greens, the senator alleges she was sexually harassed and assaulted by Labor and Coalition parliamentarians.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Toodyay landholder risks jail time for building creek crossing in alleged breach of Heritage Act

A Toodyay landholder has been threatened with nine months' jail and a $20,000 fine for building a creek crossing in an alleged breach of the state's Aboriginal Heritage Act.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

No, Indigenous Australians don't already have a Voice to Parliament

Social media users have suggested Indigenous Australians already have a Voice to Parliament in the form of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. Experts disagree.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

Campbell family with Gangulu Indigenous artist mark 140 years of settlement on Kilburnie Station

Fiona Hayward's family have been custodians of Kilburnie Homestead in Jambin since 1883. Artist Brandon Butler's ancestors have lived on and cared for Gungulu country for thousands of years.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

Both major parties in NSW face an uphill battle to win the March state election

A greater number of independents and minor party candidates creates more of a contest at this month's state election.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023