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Indigenous MP overlooked as ex-staffer lands cabinet post
An Indigenous Labor politician has been overlooked for a state cabinet position...
Aaron Bunch (AAP) 11 Jul 2026
Labor criticised over diluted opposition to mandatory sentencing
Labor's move away from opposing mandatory minimum jail sentences has been critic...
Dechlan Brennan 7 Jul 2026
Fresh blow for NT Labor as shadow minister's licence suspension comes to light
A difficult week for Northern Territory Labor has worsened after it was revealed...
Dechlan Brennan 25 Jun 2026
NT Labor dumps Dheran Young as deputy leader in caucus shake-up
Northern Territory Labour politician Dheran Young has been dumped as deputy lead...
Dechlan Brennan 19 Jun 2026
Price says Coalition must work with One Nation to oust Labor
Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says the Coalition must work with One N...
Dechlan Brennan 11 Jun 2026
Pressure mounts on PM to address youth incarceration 'crisis' as Indigenous Labor conference begins

The peak body for Indigenous legal services says the Prime Minister must place an emergency youth justice summit on the agenda at the inaugural National Indigenous Labor Conference.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 18, 2026
Exclusive: Lee Point development must considers views of community and Traditional Owners, NT Labor says

Northern Territory Labor says its federal counterparts are aware of the party's change in position on the Lee Point development, even as the federal government continues to ignore requests for comment...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 16, 2026
'Who is coming up with this stuff?': Labor migration changes an echo of Trump’s Muslim ban, Thorpe says

Labor's move to toughen immigration laws has been criticised by the Greens and members of the crossbench, who argue it looks "eerily similar" to US President Donald Trump's Muslim ban.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 10, 2026
Laying the foundations for Australia’s giant freshwater prawn future

An Indigenous-led collaboration in Far North Queensland is laying the groundwork for what could become Australia's first commercial giant freshwater prawn industry, blending ancient knowledge with mod...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 23, 2026
Strengthening Indigenous fire management on Larrakia Country

Indigenous-led fire management across Darwin is set to grow stronger through a new partnership between the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA) and the Larrakia Land...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Oct 31, 2025
Yamatji-Noongar senator Dorinda Cox defects to Labor Party

Dorinda Cox has defected from the Australian Greens and will now sit with Labor, saying her views are more aligned with the government's. Senator Cox, who was first elected to the upper house in 2021...

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Andrew Brown Jun 2, 2025
2025 Barunga Festival receives federal funding boost

The federal government recently announced it is investing $250,000 into the Barunga Festival. The funding aims to support the 2025 Festival's celebration of First Nations art, music, dance, sport and...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 2, 2025
Dear Prime Minister: The time for talk is over, the time for action is now

"That was the story of Vincent Lingiari But this is the story of something much more How power and privilege cannot move a people Who know where they stand and stand in the law"As Kev Carmody and Paul...

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'Alopi Latukefu May 9, 2025
Cape York advocate urges Labor to deliver after Leichhardt win

Labor has secured the Far North Queensland seat of Leichhardt, with Matt Smith elected to replace retiring LNP MP Warren Entsch who served in the position for 26 years.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 6, 2025
Albanese pledges $8.5 million tourism boost for Central Australia if re-elected

Central Australia's tourism industry is potentially set for a boost, with the Albanese government announcing on Wednesday evening an $8.5 million election commitment aimed at revitalising the iconic R...

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Zak Kirkup Apr 16, 2025
The Light Inside: Where Torres Strait and Māori cultures meet on stage

Between sea and sky lies a sacred space—where light is reborn and the spirit guides us home. The Light Inside embodies this journey, honouring the connection between ancestors, land, and culture...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Feb 11, 2025
Indigenous advocate Daniel Morrison-Bird steps down as candidate for safe WA Labor seat

Indigenous community advocate Daniel Morrison-Bird has stepped down as Labor candidate for the safe seat of Thornlie two months out from the Western Australian state election.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 6, 2025
Migrants, Indigenous people at higher risk of slavery

Temporary migrants, Indigenous people and asylum seekers are at a heightened risk of modern slavery in Australia. While Australia has strong legal protections including criminal sanctions for forced l...

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Dominic Giannini Nov 30, 2024
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