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Marshall Islands talks tough to Chinese government over Pacific missile testing
The Marshall Islands has condemned China's recent submarine-launched missile tes...
Andrew Mathieson 10 Jul 2026
Kimberley Aboriginal women are set to take their case to the United Nations in Geneva
A delegation of Aboriginal women from Western Australia's Kimberley region is tr...
Natasha Clark 8 Jul 2026
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launches First Nations International Engagement Strategy
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched the First Nations I...
Giovanni Torre 8 Jul 2026
The power of First Nations people and culture can work for the betterment of Australia and our region
This speech was delivered by federal Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin...
Justin Mohamed 8 Jul 2026
Artback NT delegation strengthens First Nations cultural connections with Taiwan
Art has always been one of the oldest ways First Nations peoples have carried kn...
Nicole Brown 7 Jul 2026
Australia's rejection of UN recommendations fuels First Nations justice concerns

Australia's response to international scrutiny of its human rights record has been condemned by Indigenous legal advocates, who say the federal government is ignoring mounting evidence of systemic rac...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 7, 2026
A masterclass in legislative abuse: Testing the NT’s Every Child Matters Bill against international human rights law criteria for Weaponised Legislation

On Wednesday, July 8, the Northern Territory Legislative Scrutiny Committee will table its final report on the Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Bill 2026 (NT...

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Maithili Mishra Jul 6, 2026
Wiradjuri soprano to lead First Nations Artist Residency

Wiradjuri soprano Shauntai Abdul-Rahman has been selected to lead the 2026/27 First Nations Artist Residency program delivered by Melbourne International Jazz Festival, the Australian Art Orchestra an...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 2, 2026
UN recommendations on Indigenous rights largely rejected by Albanese government

The Albanese government has rejected key United Nations recommendations aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including calls to raise the age of criminal respo...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 30, 2026
Indigenous advocates among ten Australians filing case at United Nations over coal and gas exports

Ten Australians have filed a legal case with the United Nations claiming Australia' federal government is violating their human rights by continuing to support coal and gas companies to fuel climate e...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 23, 2026
Artback NT to lead First Nations delegation strengthening Northern Territory ties with Taiwan

Artback NT will lead a First Nations International Partnerships Bi-lateral Delegation to Taiwan this June, bringing together arts and cultural leaders from the Northern Territory and Taiwan to strengt...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 18, 2026
IMF approves $A231m in funding for Papua New Guinea

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board has approved reviews of Papua ‌New Guinea's lending arrangements, unlocking about $US163 million ($A231 million) in combined disbursements.

AIATSIS Summit panel explores Indigenous trade and traditional knowledge

Traditional knowledge and Indigenous-led trade were highlighted at the 2026 AIATSIS Summit in a panel on how cultural knowledge can shape Australia's international engagement.

Partnership backs Fijian women’s groups with business equipment

Three women's groups in Fiji have received sewing machines and cooking pots through a partnership between the Fijian Government and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to support income...

International Seabed Authority says Pasifika nations have the power to shape future of seabed mining laws

The influence of Pacific nations shaping seabed mining regulations should not be underestimated, according to the head of the United Nations body for the growing industry.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 1, 2026
Queensland dementia care pilot draws on culture and connection

A First Nations-led dementia care practice development program in Queensland is exploring how cultural practices including yarning circles, native foods and language can strengthen person-centred care...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 22, 2026
Amnesty International condemns Canadian court system’s treatment of Wet’suwet’en land defender Chief Dsta’hyl

Amnesty International has condemned Canadian authorities for unjustly criminalising an Indigenous leader defending Country. On April 28, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia ruled that Likhts'amis...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 7, 2026
Truth‑telling is a human right, and Australia has a legal duty to deliver it

Australia stands at a turning point. The defeat of the 2023 Voice Referendum did not simply end a debate; it exposed how uncomfortable many Australians still are with the truth.

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Scottie Campbell Apr 28, 2026
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