The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Coalition lags on candidates as NSW election clock ticks

The major parties are yet to finalise candidates for a string of seats across NSW, with the Coalition far behind Labor as the election looms.

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023

Dutton backs under-pressure Liberal MP Bridget Archer

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has described Tasmanian MP Bridget Archer as 'important', amid reports Liberals are aiming to oust her.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Peter Dutton says Bridget Archer ‘an important part of our team’ after claim Liberals could dump her

Opposition leader acknowledges ‘divergence of views’ but says the Liberal moderate represents the constituents in her marginal seat

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023

A Voice to Parliament will not give 'special treatment' to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Here's why

We asked our readers what they would like to know about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. In the lead-up to the referendum, our expert authors will answer those questions. You can read the other questions and answers here.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

Fears of unrest after Kumanjayi's death questioned

Police were not informed that an Indigenous teenager who left an alcohol rehabilitation unit wanted to return, an inquest into his shooting death has heard.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

'Inability to stop': Man allegedly collected 500,000 child abuse files as 'hobby'

Michael Cooper was busted in 2010 with what was, at the time, the largest haul of child abuse material amassed in the ACT.

The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2023

WA's prison revolving door costing taxpayers dearly

Efforts to prevent criminals from reoffending in Western Australia are failing with the state's prisoner population increasing over the past decade.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

New community foot patrol keeping kids safe, fed on Carnarvon streets

The foot patrol members help kids find a lift home and get some food in their bellies.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Poll shows Labor tracking to win government in NSW

After 12 years in the political wilderness, Labor appears poised to form the next NSW government, according to a new poll.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

Indigenous community grows desert garlic north of Alice Springs

A farm north of Alice Springs could help reduce Australia's reliance on imported garlic.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023