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Support for ‘vital’ Indigenous-led postvention service
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation is en...
Callan Morse 21 Aug 2026
Funding boost supports Indigenous language programs
First Nations language across the country are set to receive a major funding boo...
Callan Morse 20 Aug 2026
One year on, 120 remote stores have signed up to the federal government's low-cost essentials subsidy
More than 120 remote community stores have joined the Federal Government's Low-C...
Dechlan Brennan 1 Jul 2026
Historic Jerrinja breastplate returns home to South Coast community
A historic breastplate belonging to a respected Jerrinja Ancestor has returned t...
Dechlan Brennan 15 Jun 2026
Arnhem Land's newest IPA celebrated near Bulman
A major new Indigenous Protected Area has been formally dedicated in south-centr...
Dechlan Brennan 15 Jun 2026
Free Wi-Fi rollout to support remote First Nations communities

Key points:- Free community Wi-Fi will be rolled out in Mapoon, Lockhart River and Napranum in remote Queensland- The rollout is backed by $1.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 25, 2026
Community urged to respect sorry business, stay calm following Kumanjayi Little Baby's death

Community leaders and politicians have called for calm after violent scenes on the streets of Mparntwe/Alice Springs following the arrest of a man over the killing of a five-year-old girl.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 1, 2026
Field hospital opens in Katherine as Top End braces for more flooding

The federal government has opened the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) Field Hospital in East Katherine as the region continues to grapple with severe flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 23, 2026
Woolworths CEO invited to visit Nhulunbuy as exit fears spark community concern

The proposed departure of Woolworths from Nhulunbuy has drawn strong concern from a local Aboriginal corporation, who say locals have not been listened to by the supermarket giant.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 20, 2026
Analysis: Decades of evidence, limited action — the challenge facing the government's racism inquiry

When independent MPs walked into the Mural Hall at Parliament House this week carrying a basket of unresolved parliamentary inquiries labelled "Albanese's too hard basket," the symbolism was clear: Re...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 5, 2026
Food subsidy relief makes a difference in Lockhart River

In the far north of Lockhart River on Cape York Peninsula, the local store is more than a place to buy groceries. It is family history — one of community care and cost-of-living relief.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 21, 2026
McCarthy stops short of blaming universities after landmark study exposes widespread campus racism

Malarndirri McCarthy has declined to say whether universities are failing in their duty of care to protect students and staff, after a major new report found racism is "deeply embedded" across the hig...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 18, 2026
PM to confront impact of Invasion Day attack in closing the gap address

The "shock and fear" surrounding the alleged January 26 terror attack in Boorloo/Perth will be acknowledged by the Prime Minister during his annual Closing the Gap speech on Thursday.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 12, 2026
Government pressed to expand royal commission terms of reference after alleged terror attack

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has renewed her call for the Bondi Royal Commission to be expanded to examine all forms of racism and hate, arguing the current scope does not adequately address viole...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 10, 2026
McCarthy raises First Nations racism concerns as NIAA to attend Royal Commission meetings

The federal Department in charge of overseeing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has been invited to attend meetings connected to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Soci...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 9, 2026
New laws to cement independent Commissioner for Indigenous children

The federal government will move to entrench an independent national advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in law, alongside new funding, as worsening outcomes a...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 4, 2026
McCarthy, Liddle condemn attempted bombing at Boorloo January 26 rally

Indigenous politicians from both major parties have condemned the attempted bombing at the Day of Mourning rally in Boorloo/Perth. Western Australia Police allege a 31-year-old Warwick man attended th...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 28, 2026
Kerrynne Liddle warns Indigenous department is missing key targets

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Kerrynne Liddle says the federal department responsible for First Nations policy is failing to meet key Closing the Gap targets.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 3, 2025
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