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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...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Exclusive: Kimberley Aboriginal leaders warn court closures are cutting off access to justice
Kimberley Aboriginal leaders say shuttered regional courts have cut First Nation...
Natasha Clark 24 Jun 2026
Two men denied bail after violent disturbance in Yuendumu
A violent disturbance in the remote community of Yuendumu has seen two men denie...
Dechlan Brennan 23 Jun 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...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 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 followin...
Dechlan Brennan 10 Jun 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
BREAKING: Yindjibarndi people awarded $150m in Native Title compensation over Pilbara mining

The Federal Court has awarded the Yindjibarndi people $150 million in Native Title compensation for cultural loss caused by mining on their Country in the Pilbara.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark May 12, 2026
Indigenous community braces for decision on $1.8b claim

An Aboriginal community will learn whether its billion-dollar landmark case against one of Australia's biggest iron ore companies has been successful after arguing the mine destroyed cultural sites.

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Aaron Bunch May 12, 2026
Woman accuses AFL great Winmar of 'petrifying' assault

A woman has alleged AFL great Nicky Winmar dragged her by the hair and smashed her head against a door during a "petrifying" attack. The woman, who cannot be identified, made the accusations at Bendig...

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Tara Cosoleto May 5, 2026
Court of Appeals ensures Solomons Islands MPs will decide Prime Minister's future

The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal has ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to recall parliament and end the nation's ongoing political impasse.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 4, 2026
'Lost' rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty

Indigenous communities could ask the High Court to rule on the fundamental question of sovereignty, after the discovery of a landmark legal rule which upends the belief the court has no power to make...

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Abe Maddison Apr 23, 2026
'We expect dignity, safety and fairness for everyone' - Kimberley leaders call for justice reform and safer courts

Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation has urged reform of the Broome Courthouse and broader Western Australian justice system, warning that unsafe court infrastructure, "chronic" underfunding of support s...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 23, 2026
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