The Latest Breaking News from Torres Strait

Decision labelled ‘a historic victory for climate justice’ sparks hope in low-lying islands

The landmark ruling found the Morrison government had violated the rights of the Indigenous people by failing to take adequate action to cut emissions

The Queensland premier will host a summit on the cost of living in the Torres Strait Islands after the remote Indigenous region's leaders asked for help.

The actor is about to play Othello as a Torres Strait Islander in the second world war. He reflects on his career and his preparations to be the ninth chief of the Wagadagam tribe

An indigenous burial site in the Torres Strait has been uncovered by rising tides — fuelling a murder mystery archaeologists believe pre-dates colonial settlement in Australia.

Anthony Albanese has arrived in the Torres Strait to discuss his plans for a Voice to Parliament with Indigenous elders, after securing the support of the state and territory governments on advancing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Arnhem Land artist Margaret Rarru Garrawurra has won the 2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, worth $100,000.

The internal Queensland police intelligence report found officer responses had heightened the risk of fatal consequences

Witnesses tell a commission of inquiry that Queensland Police are issuing notices protecting perpetrators of family violence from their victims, with First Nations women disproportionately affected.

Inquiry also told police take up to six hours to respond to calls from some Torres Strait islands

Kaleb Mabo was always curious about the home his grandfather Eddie "Koiki" Mabo fought so hard to protect, but it was on a return visit three years ago that he was inspired to act.