The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

'We will defy': activists vow to ignore protest laws

Activists have pledged to flout controversial anti-protest laws after claiming they are unconstitutional in a legal challenge that could spill over borders.

AAP · Jan 8

Remote Australian hotel run by ‘authentic outback character’ becomes a pub with no beer – for now

The Barrow Creek Hotel, where UK backpacker Peter Falconio was last seen alive, has lost its liquor licence, partly because the 76-year-old publican didn’t serve food

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8

Third Labor MP breaks ranks to urge Albanese to call royal commission into Bondi attack

Michelle Ananda-Rajah ‘wholeheartedly’ calls for national inquiry as expectations grow prime minister will relent on previous position

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8

Star Liberal MP to officially step down next month

An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal Party star plans to relinquish the deputy leadership next month as the party scrambles to reset ahead of a state election.

AAP · Jan 6

‘Won’t go down without a fight’: Moira Deeming among Victorian Liberal MPs facing preselection challenge

Western metropolitan region MP to battle Dinesh Gourisetty before November state election as Ann-Marie Hermans also challenged

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

NSW’s opposition is betting on fresh faces. It’s a good start – but now the Coalition must decide what it stands for

Kellie Sloane renews shadow cabinet but there are challenges ahead on sensitive issues such as climate, forestry and national parks

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

Sydney protest restrictions extended for 14 days as activist group vows to file legal challenge this week

NSW police commissioner says decision ‘not about stopping free speech’ and points to risk of ‘public safety incident’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

Nationals great Ron Boswell, more effective than pretty

Ron Boswell was a deal-maker and implacable opponent of extremists during his 31 years as a Queensland senator.

AAP · Jan 6

Tributes flow for 'giant' of Queensland politics

Former Nationals senator Ron Boswell has died aged 85, and is being honoured for his more than three decades in federal politics.

AAP · Jan 6

MP on home detention vows to contest election

An independent MP freed on home detention bail after being charged with assault will fight for his seat at a state election in March.

AAP · Jan 6