The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

This all-female Facebook page provides a platform for allegations of infidelity in the Pacific diaspora

Tongan woman Esitia Tupou moderates a Facebook page for Polynesians in Brisbane where they expose men they claim cheat on girlfriends, wives, and families. But experts warn it comes with risks.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

No remains found despite reports of discovery linked to Peter Falconio – police

Reports suggested an alleged discovery in Australia’s Northern Territory was being ‘cross-checked’ against the case of the missing backpacker.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Hunter ambos in statewide campaign to get new responsibilities and a 30 per cent pay rise

Ambos want more work and 30% pay rise

Newcastle Herald · Feb 17, 2023

Peter Dutton accused of making public comments at odds with private Voice meetings

Referendum working group member and Uluru Statement advocate Thomas Mayo says Peter Dutton's comments to the media about the Voice are "disappointing" and do not reflect what he said when he met with the group.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Ben Dawkins to be expelled from WA Labor after admitting breaching family violence order

The man set to become the newest member of WA's Parliament now faces being booted from his own party, after pleading guilty to dozens of breaches of a family violence restraining order.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Dutton’s views on Indigenous voice ‘not that far apart’ from referendum working group, key member says

Thomas Mayo says the opposition leader’s public statements at odds with views expressed to the working group at Thursday meeting

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

Liberal MP resigns after explicit photo scandal

A NSW Liberal MP has resigned from his role as parliamentary secretary after an explicit photo scandal rocked the government this week.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Police officer on domestic violence charges to face Toronto court

A police officer who has been charged over alleged domestic violence-related offences will face a Lake Macquarie court next month.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 17, 2023

Listening to voices on fracking 'difficult': council

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has grilled Aboriginal land council figures about fracking, suggesting traditional owners' opinions were being ignored.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Relief as inquest announced 35 years after teen's death

The family of Mark Haines, an Indigenous teenager found dead on train tracks near Tamworth, hope a new inquest will bring them justice.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023