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First Nations youth lead Australia's biggest anti-vaping movement
New results released for NAIDOC Week show the first national Aboriginal-led week...
Phoebe Blogg 10 Jul 2026
Ochre founder Joanne Pellew convicted after ASIC investigation
Indigenous businessperson Joanne Jennifer Pellew was convicted last week of dish...
Giovanni Torre 8 Jul 2026
Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre welcomes court reopening but warns of impact on remote families
Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre, based in Fitzroy Crossing in Western A...
Natasha Clark 7 Jul 2026
‘Let’s get ‘em’ - Aboriginal activist takes on forestry staff during trespass case
Aboriginal activist Ruth Langford appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court this...
Callan Morse 3 Jul 2026
Federal Court issues orders in landmark native title compensation case
The Federal Court formally made orders on Wednesday requiring miner Fortescue to...
Giovanni Torre 1 Jul 2026
Regional WA courts to reopen a month earlier, days after Aboriginal leaders called for change

Regional and remote courts across Western Australia will reopen almost a month earlier than expected after new security arrangements were finalised.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 29, 2026
Wadi Wadi Traditional Owner launches legal action to protect significant sites on the Murray River

A Wadi Wadi Traditional Owner launched legal action on Thursday challenging the Victorian government's approval of a floodplain engineering project at Nyah on the Murray River.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 25, 2026
Exclusive: Kimberley Aboriginal leaders warn court closures are cutting off access to justice

Kimberley Aboriginal leaders say shuttered regional courts have cut First Nations communities off from justice, and they want local sittings reinstated without delay.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 24, 2026
Two men denied bail after violent disturbance in Yuendumu

A violent disturbance in the remote community of Yuendumu has seen two men denied bail. Northern Territory police said they have received reports at around 1 am on Saturday of a large group of people...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 23, 2026
After a 12-year fight for justice, former Don Dale detainees win High Court appeal over unlawful tear-gassing

Four Aboriginal men who were unlawfully subjected to tear gas while detained as children at the notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre have secured a landmark victory in the High Court, bringing a...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 17, 2026
Three charged over alleged misuse of more than $400,000 from Cape York Aboriginal corporations

Three Cape York community members have been charged with fraud offences following allegations that more than $400,000 was improperly obtained from two Aboriginal corporations.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 10, 2026
Tonga’s political crisis worsens after bribery findings

The Tongan government appears to be in disarray and under mounting pressure after three of its cabinet members were found guilty of electoral bribery.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 10, 2026
Indigenous activist continues royal fight over genocide

Crowds have erupted in cheers outside a courtroom in support of an Indigenous activists' attempt to bring charges against King Charles over the alleged genocide of Aboriginal peoples.

'We are not quitters': Indigenous judge makes history

An Aboriginal judge, whose appointment made history, has been described as "long overdue" at a formal welcome ceremony. Judge Rosemary Falla was appointed to the County Court of Victoria in May, becom...

Legal landmark celebrated with free Mabo Day concert

A watershed moment in Australian history that paved the way for native land rights claims will be celebrated with a free concert on Mabo Day.

Man charged with Milingimbi murder bailed to Tiwi Islands

A man charged with murder in Arnhem Land has been granted bail to live with family on the Tiwi Islands, more than 500 kilometres away. Last month, Justin Bukulatjpi, 20, was arrested by NT Police and...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 20, 2026
'Financial freedom, good life and prosperity' from Yindjibarndi lands should be 'mirrored' in the community

Yindjibarndi Group chief executive Michael Woodley has issued an official response following the determination by the Federal Court on Tuesday that Fortescue should pay Yindjibarndi native title holde...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 14, 2026
Federal Budget delivers $1.31b in Indigenous-specific measures, but reform gaps remain

A new First Nations Economics analysis of the 2026-27 Federal Budget says the Commonwealth has delivered significant targeted investment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, while le...

Reece Harley Reece Harley May 13, 2026
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