The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Conflict between judge and NSW prosecutors referred to powerful privileges committee amid ‘intimidation’ concern

Committee asked to consider if submission from judge Penelope Wass was wrongly used against her by ODDP

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2025

Anthony Albanese sidesteps calls for reform amid growing community anger over MP travel perks

The federal opposition and crossbenchers have backed a review of expenses spending rules

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025

Coalition urged to ignore ‘opinions of Pauline Hanson’ as it weighs hardline approach to immigration

As part of wider strategy, opposition is exploring options to force visa holders to adhere to ‘Australian values’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025

‘Deaths, after deaths, after deaths’: Indigenous deaths in custody reach their highest level since 1980

Natasha Ugle says ‘nothing has changed’ since her husband Wayne’s death in 2023, as a national report found 33 First Nations peoples died in custody last year

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

Chris Minns’ chief of staff argues court should not be able to compel him to give evidence to parliamentary inquiry

James Cullen took legal action to avoid facing an inquiry examining the leaking of confidential material on the proposed sale of Rosehill racecourse

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

Afternoon Update: ‘proud’ PM hails social media ban; Trump fact-checked; and an uninvited bear

Anthony Albanese says the ban would not be perfect from day one, but suggested it would one day be among Australia’s other great reforms

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

The smell of native grasses reviving women's knowledge

Indigenous women are tapping into an ancient knowledge of native grains, harvesting and cooking with them, through their sense of smell.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

Liberal candidate denies law firm’s claims of bullying and using staff to pursue political ambitions

Grant Hutchinson denies allegations made in court by current and former partners prior to his preselection for Victorian seat of Croydon

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

'Classic glass cliff': women leaders mark Liberal first

The majority of Liberal leaders across Australia are now women - but are they political saviours or placeholders until a male colleague takes over?

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

'Obscene' rates of Indigenous child removals persist

Indigenous children continue to be removed from family at 'obscene' rates, as advocates urge an overhaul of how child protection is approached.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025