The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

UN report sounds alarm over Māori rights in New Zealand

UN committee raised concerns over government policies including scrapping the Māori Health Authority and funding cuts for Indigenous services

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025

'Some hurt in this': Joyce jumps ship to One Nation

Barnaby Joyce says he's looking forward to joining forces with a "fellow traveller" in Pauline Hanson after confirming he will serve under her in One Nation.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Australia's newest female state Liberal leader is leaning on advice from a fellow premier-hopeful and a former AFL premiership captain to guide her in the role.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

On an Aboriginal-owned station in one of the country's most remote regions, wild cattle are looked at as a solution after decades of causing problems.

AAP · Dec 6, 2025

Overhaul of Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog recommended to broaden definition of corrupt conduct

Ibac’s oversight of Victoria police should also be strengthened, the state’s integrity and oversight committee recommends

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2025

Burke and Wills died as Victorian heroes, but their expedition was a farce. Now Melbourne is rethinking their statue

Their quest captured the imagination of the colony and became part of Australia’s foundation narrative. But it was a debacle led by an eccentric man with a poor sense of direction

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2025

Woman found dead in car parked outside police station

An investigation has been launched into how a woman died and remained undiscovered inside a parked car outside a major police station.

AAP · Dec 6, 2025

From ‘terrorist’ to national treasure, renowned Māori activist finally tells his own story

Tāme Iti’s colourful memoir covers his decades-long fight for Indigenous rights in New Zealand and takes aim at ‘saboteurs’ in the government

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

Concerns over the oppression of Afghan women and girls have led Australia's government to sanction three top Taliban officials.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Uluru's Ayers Rock Resort to be sold to US company

A unique deal will return large parcels of land to Traditional Owners, with more than $500 million tipped to flow to First Nations communities.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025