The Latest Breaking News from First Nations

First Nations women gather in Canberra for 'once-in-a-generation' summit on gender equality and leadership

First Nations women from around Australia have gathered at a historic summit to discuss how to improve gender equality in their communities.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Advocates question federal government's $194 million to address domestic violence in First Nations communities

The Albanese government allocated $194 million to prevent domestic violence against First Nations women in Tuesday's budget. With some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world, is it enough?

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk promises to personally accompany First Nations people to British Museum to recover artefacts

After passing a "watershed bill" to establish Indigenous truth-telling and healing, the premier promised to accompany First Nations people to the British Museum to reclaim stolen artefacts.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Indigenous elder Leslie Schultz finds voice at United Nations, while pushing for Voice to Parliament at home

The winds of change brought Leslie Schultz to New York to attend a UN forum on Indigenous issues. Now the First Nations leader is turning his attention to securing a Voice to Parliament in Australia.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

Indigenous AFL players stand tall against an endless stream of racism – it’s now time for them to strike

The game’s sparkle and heart would be gone in an instant if First Nations footballers chose to sit down

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023

After decades of trying, how can we deliver more effective alcohol regulation in the NT?

The Northern Territory continues to report the highest levels of alcohol consumption and harm in Australia, despite decades of reform.

The Conversation · May 5, 2023

APS reforms seek to lift First Nations representation

'It's important you provide that space and support to do that.'

The Canberra Times · Apr 29, 2023

$9m pledge to advance First Nations water rights in Murray-Darling raises concern over unfulfilled commitments

Indigenous groups watch the value of a $40 million pledge to buy water rights erode as water prices rise and the money remains unspent after five years.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

'Life changing' – what 50 years of community-controlled housing at Yumba-Meta tells us about home and health

How does having a safe, reliable place to call “home” affect the health of people and communities across generations? We spoke to staff and families at Yumba-Meta Ltd in Townsville, Queensland to find out.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2023

Water model to have flow-on benefits for First Nations

The Albanese government will spend $9.2 million and work with Indigenous organisations to help develop a First Nations water holding model.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023