The Latest Breaking News from Reconciliation Week

'For us, by us': Indigenous plea for truth-telling

An Indigenous man has marked the start of Reconciliation Week with the culmination of his 500km journey to reach the seat of government.

AAP · May 26

Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation

As Reconciliation Week begins, Australians are encouraged to reflect on the past, look to the future and walk together with First Nations people.

AAP · May 26, 2025

Why Are Some First Nations People Saying ‘Reconciliation Is Dead’?

“The 30 years of this movement has not failed because of First Nations people, who continued to show up every day for our rights. It has failed because of the unwillingness of power to change.”

Pedestrian.tv · May 29, 2024

Kempsey students walk down Reconciliation Week to confront town's Indigenous trauma

Once home to the notorious Kinchela Boys Home, Kempsey's Dunghutti community continue to grapple with the region's traumatic history, but it is hoped the next generation will continue taking steps towards reconciliation.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Stolen Cootamundra women reunite with a message for Australia before Reconciliation Week

Survivors of the Stolen Generations gather for an emotional Sorry Day commemorative reunion on Gadigal Country, Sydney for a day of healing and connection ahead of Reconciliation Week.

ABC News · May 27, 2023

Bridget McKenzie praises Victorian Nationals’ vote against Indigenous voice; third teenager comes forward over Surry Hills fire – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

National reconciliation centre to help lead national systemic change

Each year, National Reconciliation Week is bookended by three major milestones in the nation’s reconciliation journey.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022

The courage to feel uncomfortable: what Australians need to learn to achieve real reconciliation

“Be Brave, Make Change” is the mantra for this year’s National Reconciliation Week. This is a call urging all non-Indigenous Australians to be allies and take up unfinished reconciliation actions for a fairer nation for all. But often reconciliation actions are observed as insincere and tokenistic. Instead, non-Indigenous people’s actions…

The Conversation · May 31, 2022

Saltwater Freshwater Festival in NSW marks the beginning of Reconciliation Week

This year's Saltwater Freshwater Festival, which celebrates the art, music and culture of the Worimi, Biripi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr nations of the NSW Mid North Coast, marks the start of Reconciliation Week and is a starting point for healing.

ABC News · May 29, 2022