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NT Government's claims of falling crime challenged over data transparency
The Northern Territory Government has been accused of cherry-picking data to arg...
Dechlan Brennan 9 Nov 2026
Stolen Generations awareness campaign urges Queenslanders to take action
Link-Up (Qld)'s Still Bringing Them Home campaign for Stolen Generations awarene...
Giovanni Torre 9 Nov 2026
Indigenous leaders and businesses celebrated at 2026 AEMEE Awards in Broome
Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs and industry were recognised for their outs...
Phoebe Solon 6 Nov 2026
Analysis: When it comes to children in detention, the NT Government prefers secrecy
For a government that this year has been vocal about protecting children, includ...
Dechlan Brennan 6 Nov 2026
'The public would be disgusted': Governments accused of hiding the truth inside youth prisons
Governments are refusing scrutiny of their prisons because they know "human righ...
Dechlan Brennan 5 Nov 2026
The devastating consequences of mass incarceration in the NT

Since the election of the CLP, the Northern Territory has imprisoned more of its citizens per capita than almost any other jurisdiction in the world, second only to El Salvador.

Five people saved after months lost in Pacific on small boat

Two children are among five people rescued after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff. The US Coast Guard in Guam confirmed on Tuesday the vessel had set off from Ruo Island in the Federate...

Mabo Centre drafts the rules for Australia’s critical minerals boom

Eight in 10 critical minerals projects in Australia will sit on land subject to First Nations interests. The Mabo Centre wants a national strategy settled before the boom sets the terms.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Nov 4, 2026
What are they hiding? Advocates condemn refusal to allow UN scrutiny of youth prisons

The Northern Territory and Queensland governments' refusal to meet United Nations officials during their visits to youth detention centres raises questions about the "transparency, accountability and...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 4, 2026
Aboriginal money backs Aboriginal business as AEMEE opens its next era in Broome

Why a conference which once drew 40 people is now bursting at the seams The Kimberley corporation that told AEMEE to stop leaning on miners What Albert Wiggan wondered while watching a footy clini...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Nov 4, 2026
OECD maps path to shared wins in mining regions. Australia has catching up to do on Indigenous equity

Why the OECD says Australia trails Canada on Indigenous ownership of mines The Pilbara town sitting among the nation’s 20 most disadvantaged, surrounded by iron ore wealth “Indigenous expectations...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Nov 4, 2026
Gudanji goanna coin turns up in Post Office change

Shoppers paying cash at participating Post Offices can now get a coloured $2 goanna coin back in their change. The coin carries the animal's Gudanji name, Jurrgubadi.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Nov 4, 2026
Eight major businesses join forces to connect First Nations suppliers with buyers during Indigenous Business Month

Eight major businesses have joined forces through the Beverage Reconciliation Industry Network Group (RING) to help First Nations businesses build connections with corporate procurement teams during I...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 2, 2026
UN say officials blocked from inspecting youth detention centres in NT and Queensland

Advocates have criticised the Northern Territory and Queensland governments for refusing to meet United Nations officials during their visits to youth detention centres.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 2, 2026
Pacific islands push for seat on UN security council

Pacific countries are gathering worldwide support for a permanent but rotating seat for Small Island Developing States - a recognised United Nations international grouping - on the UN's security counc...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 2, 2026
'Communities have always had the answers': Just Reinvest NSW announces new CEO

To properly address First Peoples' over-incarceration and reduce interactions with the criminal justice system, community-led solutions and early stage prevention must come first, Just Reinvest NSW's...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 30, 2026
Facing the Numbers receives standing ovation ahead of international screening

A documentary exploring the experiences behind Australia's First Nations incarceration and deaths-in-custody statistics has received a standing ovation at its sold-out NSW premiere at the Sydney Opera...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 30, 2026
2026 DanceRites winners announced

Tharnpa claimed the top prize at DanceRites on Sunday evening, following two days of performances at the Sydney Opera House as part of Australia's only national competition for Aboriginal and Torres S...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 26, 2026
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