No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report More than 600 Indigenous people have died in custody in the 35 years since a royal commission's landmark report, with many of its recommendations ignored. AAP · Apr 18
First Nations advocate wins major human rights award Racism - and widespread denial of the issue - have been called out as human rights advocates are recognised by their peers. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Children failed by the system, say First Nations groups In the troubled town of Alice Springs, Aboriginal organisations are calling for a focus on community-led solutions, rather than over-policing and punishment. AAP · Apr 15, 2024
Sorry isn't enough: Stolen Generations call for action It's been 16 years since Kevin Rudd's national apology to the Stolen Generations and stakeholder groups are in Canberra calling for continued action. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
Voice to Parliament referendum triggers different views among Indigenous Australians From a 100-year-old elder in western Sydney to a young Indigenous trainee ranger in Tasmania, First Nations people across the country have differing views on a Voice to Parliament. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
Youth crime in Alice Springs goes beyond alcohol issues, community warns Communities have been calling for governments to support Aboriginal-led solutions to tackle youth issues in Alice Springs. With alcohol restrictions back in place, will the heart of this complex issue get solved? ABC News · Feb 13, 2023
‘Under siege’: As Alice Springs becomes a national flashpoint, locals fear what comes next Anthony Albanese flew in and announced new alcohol restrictions, leaving the Arrernte people worried about curfews, military, and being ignored The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023
'Disaster' in Alice Springs stems from Intervention, traditional owners say, as fresh alcohol bans loom High rates of crime and alcohol-fuelled violence plaguing Alice Springs are a legacy of the now-repealed Northern Territory Intervention, a senior traditional owner says, as the potential return of blanket alcohol bans loom. ABC News · Jan 25, 2023