The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Taxi driver who sexually assaulted sleeping passenger and boasted she had 'no clue' about it jailed

The victim said 'every day has been a struggle' since the sick attack

Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023

NSW: Perrottet says religious freedoms will not be affected by laws to stop gay conversion therapy

Speaking to faith leaders in Parramatta, the premier vowed a ‘balanced approach’ and promised $10m for security at places of worship

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023

Group 'wanted to fight' man before fatal stabbing

A nine-strong group travelled to an apartment to fight Joshua Lindsay Elkerton-Sandy before a fatal Australia Day stabbing of 18-year-old, a court has heard.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023

Push to re-open Beresfield and Wallsend police stations

Mr Di Girolamo says the closures of Beresfield and Wallsend stations were a key concern for business owners he had spoken to.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023

Beetaloo Economic Alliance website uses 'astroturfing' strategies, anti-fracking group claims

Ray Dimakarri Dixon has been a long-time critic of fracking in the NT's Beetaloo basin. So it was with surprise that the Mudburra elder learned his image was being used without permission on a website advocating the development of the gas-rich region.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

'Silence is political': Universities urged to take stance on Voice referendum

Indigenous academics have urged universities to play an active role in the Voice debate.

The Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2023

Path to Treaty bill introduced to Queensland parliament. What does it mean?

The long-sought-after laws pave the way for the Queensland government to sign a treaty or treaties with First Nations people.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Taxi driver bragged sleeping passenger had 'no clue' about sex assault

"Devious predator" was caught on camera saying "she has no clue what happened" after sickening attack

Liverpool Echo · Feb 22, 2023

Ousted South Australian mayors and councillors set to have positions reinstated under new legislation

The South Australian government will introduce a bill to state parliament today to prevent dozens of council by-elections caused by elected members failing to return forms declaring gifts to their campaigns.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Inquiry's servers detail search for Liberal members

The wife of a Liberal member being sought by a NSW parliamentary inquiry appeared nervous and evasive when denying she knew where he was, process servers say.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023