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Gulpilil's Journey Home reveals a rich, deep culture

The last wish of a legendary Yolngu film star, a 4000 kilometre journey, and the family who made it all happen are central to a new documentary.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

The Anangu people of the Red Centre have been thanked by Australia's leaders for sharing the big red rock Uluru with the world after it was handed back to them.

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Liberals accuse Labor of secrecy for withholding PM’s letters to ministers – despite Coalition doing the same

Opposition senator’s FoI request rejected by Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet on national security and cabinet solidarity grounds

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025

Bark stripped off Labor's landmark environmental reform

Landmark environmental reforms could be dead on arrival, having won no friends from climate activists or those who want mining projects fast-tracked.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Detectives investigating the murder of Aboriginal teenager Colleen Walker-Craig from Bowraville in 1990 have launched a two-day river search for her remains.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Morning Mail: battle over nature law reform, cult survivors give testimony, getting up close to snake strikes

Cross-party opposition to overhaul spells trouble for Albanese government; Benjamin Netanyahu backs down over bill aimed at annexing West Bank

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2025

Author of EPBC Act review ‘bitterly disappointed’ with Coalition’s stance – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2025

Good listeners wanted as Indigenous poets speak fire

A poetry slam champion wants "truth-listeners" to join him at his Story Week event being held in an Indigenous heartland of the inner suburbs.

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Journey Home, David Gulpilil: the ‘extraordinary’ 4,000km, 10-month effort to return the actor home

After his death in 2021, Gulpilil’s family and mob used planes, boats, vans and helicopters to transport his casket, with a documentary crew in tow. As his son reflects: ‘We have to fulfil his wishes – by any means’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2025

Person of interest in British girl's disappearance 55 years ago is named by Australian politician

Cheryl Grimmer, 3, was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Australia in 1970

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025