The Latest Breaking News on Indigenous Australia

Why a comedian was at the centre of Whitlam's sacking

Half a decade on from the Whitlam dismissal, satirist Garry McDonald has revealed how he played his character Norman Gunston in the thick of the political saga.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes

The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in 20 months, which they say amounted to discrimination.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Gough Whitlam to be immortalised with Canberra statue

Fifty years on from the sacking of Gough Whitlam, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the saga as a ''partisan political ambush".

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backs out as headlining speaker at anti-immigration rally due to feature Tommy Robinson

Exclusive: Rallies, organised by anti-lockdown protester Monica Smit and others, are set to go ahead in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane at the end of November

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025

Two female MPs report death and rape threats after condemning neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament

Allegra Spender and Kellie Sloane report threats to police, as premier says government is investigating whether ban on Nazi symbols should be expanded

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025

'Historic' native title claim could advance quickly

A native title claim seeking to recognise Traditional Owners' deep connection to the lands of a major city could move swiftly through the courts.

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Maori Party chaos: two MPs expelled after vote

A schism in the Maori Party is likely to have a major impact on next year's New Zealand election.

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Traditional owners file native title claim over Melbourne and surrounding areas

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung elder says First Nations people want to work with government to ‘look after that country’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2025

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

Two Liberals have gone head-to-head over speculation about Sussan Ley's leadership as the coalition prepares to finalise its approach to climate change.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025