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Leading legal figures continue push for inquest into murder of Pilbara children
This report includes the names of Indigenous people who have died. Two prominent...
Giovanni Torre 15 Oct 2026
Ancient sites and artefacts uncovered by laser drones
Under a canopy of gumtrees deep inside rugged mountains lies a trail of ancient...
First Nations stars return, make historic debuts as Rugby League World Cup campaigns kick off
Latrell Mitchell is back in the green and gold after a four-year wait, with dual...
Jarred Cross 13 Oct 2026
Torres Strait author brings childhood memories to life in debut children's book
Memories of growing up on Mer (Murray Island) with three grandmothers have inspi...
Joseph Guenzler 13 Oct 2026
Aboriginal tenant Joanne Jacobs wins key legal battle over housing rights
In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court of Western Australia found f...
Giovanni Torre 9 Oct 2026
Construction firm’s partnership with Defence highlights Indigenous business excellence

The Australian Defence Force has highlighted the contribution of a majority Indigenous-owned construction firm which recently completed works in the north-east Victorian city of Wodonga.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Oct 9, 2026
Commissioner releases details of probe into child protection crisis in the Pilbara

Note: this report contains the names of people who have died. The National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, Sue-Anne Hunter, released the Terms of Refe...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 9, 2026
Children leaving care in South Australia face a 'cliff edge', inquiry finds

First Nations children face "a cliff edge" after they transition out of care when they turn 18, according to a report from the South Australian Guardian for Children and Young People.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 8, 2026
Lack of workplace flexibility compounds disadvantage for Indigenous women, new research finds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women face some of the widest gaps in the country between the flexibility they want at work and the flexibility they are actually given, according to major new re...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 8, 2026
Indigenous social worker honoured with Australian Mental Health Prize

Worimi Guringay and Wonnarua Elder Dr Elizabeth McEntyre was one of four people recognised for their contributions to mental health research, advocacy and support at the 2026 Australian Mental Health...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 7, 2026
Indigenous rangers play crucial role in discovering bilbies in desert oasis

Western Australia's Karajarri Rangers have conducted the first camera survey of Malupirti — the place of many springs — in the state's Great Sandy Desert.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Oct 7, 2026
ACT grants boost Aboriginal community-controlled organisations

Thirteen Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations in the ACT will share $650,000 in funding to strengthen their operations and expand services for Indigenous communities.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Oct 7, 2026
Ex-bishop jailed for abusing vulnerable young men

A former high-ranking Catholic known for hosting boozy parties will spend at least four and a half years behind bars for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men.

Building on Country: Intract’s award win shows what Black business can deliver

Seven hundred kilometres from the nearest supply hub, Intract Australia delivered an aged care facility that earned recognition across the Northern Territory's construction industry.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Oct 6, 2026
New collaboration aims to transform eye health of Indigenous Western Australians

A new collaboration is aiming to create a future where no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person loses their sight from preventable or treatable causes.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Oct 6, 2026
Izak Rankine signs long-term extension with Adelaide

Adelaide star Izak Rankine has committed his long-term future to the Crows after signing a five-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2032 season.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Oct 5, 2026
Former WA Governor joins Malarndirri McCarthy in call for inquest into murder of three Aboriginal children

This story contains details some readers may find disturbing, and includes the names of people who have died. A former WA Governor and former WA Children's Court president have joined federal Minister...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 5, 2026
Indigenous stars feature strongly in Australian squads for rugby league World Cup

First Nations stars feature heavily, with potential debutants amongst them, in Australia's squads named for a home rugby league World Cup beginning next week.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 5, 2026
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