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Nuclear test survivor’s daughter calls on First Nations communities to speak up on AUKUS
First Nations leader Karina Lester cites her father's painful survival of nuclea...
Natasha Clark 8 Jun 2026
Budget misses opportunity to strengthen Indigenous-led biosecurity across northern Australia
The Federal Budget has delivered renewed investment in native species protection...
Nicole Brown 8 Jun 2026
Partnership backs Fijian women’s groups with business equipment
Three women's groups in Fiji have received sewing machines and cooking pots thro...
Rebekah Rasmussen 5 Jun 2026
Prominent activist goes missing after accusing Indonesia of committing West Papuan ecocide
The family of a prominent West Papua activist has lost contact with its matriarc...
Andrew Mathieson 5 Jun 2026
Why building economic influence for Aboriginal women matters
This week's AIATSIS Summit has heard despite increasing numbers of Aboriginal wo...
Nicole Brown 3 Jun 2026
Mabo Day reflections centre truth, Indigenous rights at AIATSIS Summit

The AIATSIS Summit on the Gold Coast marked Mabo Day with reflections on truth, power and the future of Indigenous rights on Wednesday. Kaleb Mabo, the grandson of Eddie "Kioki" Mabo, used his address...

Nicaraguan Indigenous leader dies in state custody

Nicaraguan Indigenous leader and former MP Brooklyn Rivera has died in state custody at the age of 73, Nicaragua's health ‌ministry says.

Aboriginal tourism in NSW boosted by $3.6 million funding package

First Nations tourism in New South Wales is set to be bolstered with a $3.6 million injection from the Federal and NSW governments. The Strategic Indigenous Tourism Projects (SITP) package includes mo...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 29, 2026
Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over the State of Origin shot that will sideline Manly's Tolu Koula from at least two more games.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) May 28, 2026
Canberra issues warning to NT Government over legal aid crisis amid 'tough on crime' crackdown

The federal Attorney-General has written to the Northern Territory government expressing concern that the CLP's "tough on crime" policies are not being matched with investment in legal agencies.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 27, 2026
Explainer: 59 years on - the significance of the 1967 Referendum

On this day in 1967 a referendum delivered a major shift in Australian politics and policy. Common misconceptions about the referendum include that it granted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peo...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 27, 2026
Freo set to welcome back captain Pearce, short injury stints remain for group of Indigenous stars

A flying Fremantle is expected to be bolstered by the return of skipper Alex Pearce, while the Swans will be without a 2026 star recruit in Round 12.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 27, 2026
Samoa backs stronger, more prompt disaster support for women and families

Samoa is taking part in a regional program aimed at helping Pacific governments deliver faster and more dignified support to women, children, people with disabilities and vulnerable families during di...

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 27, 2026
Federal funding boost for Stolen Generations survivors and support services

Stolen Generations survivors and the services supporting them are set to receive additional federal government funding. Announced on National Sorry Day, the Healing Foundation — an organisation...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 26, 2026
West Papuan rebels claim killed miners were Indonesian military soldiers and police in disguise

West Papuan separatists in the occupied territory's eastern region allege eight gold miners they shot and killed on Thursday were undercover members of Indonesian security forces.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 26, 2026
'Time critical': New action plan aims to hold governments accountable on stalled Stolen Generations reforms

Almost 30 years after a landmark report first comprehensively documented the experiences of members of the Stolen Generations, only six per cent of its recommendations have been fully implemented.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 26, 2026
AbSec calls for action ahead of National Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week: 'Sorry means nothing without systemic change'

Key points:- Ahead of National Sorry Day, AbSec has called for systemic changes to keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families together- "We say sorry to the Stolen Generations.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 25, 2026
Vanuatu leads the Pacific to pass landmark United Nations climate change ruling

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution to enforce the legal obligations on its member states to combat climate change, marking a diplomatic victory for Pacific islands in their fi...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 25, 2026
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