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'Unfaltering, integrity, wisdom': Territory reacts to Yiŋiya Guyula's resignation as by-election date is set
Yiŋiya Guyula has been thanked for his advocacy for community, impact as a mento...
Jarred Cross 21 Aug 2026
The by-election that ended a century of control over Aboriginal lives
Alan Ridge, the parliamentarian who represented Australia's remote northwest as...
Ben Wyatt 13 Aug 2026
Systemic racism fuelling child removals, Senate inquiry told
The story of racism is one of hate and unfathomable damage, but it is one that c...
Dechlan Brennan 7 Aug 2026
Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told at Hobart hearing
An inquiry into racism in Australia has been told abuse faced by Indigenous peop...
Ethan James (AAP) 6 Aug 2026
Tonga's courts hold ministers to account over bribery convictions, forcing government to face by-elections

Tonga's parliament has been forced to accept the resignation of two ministers after a ruling on bribery charges in the Nuku'alofa Magistrates' Court last week following the country's 2025 general elec...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 4, 2026
Nauru formally becomes the Republic of Naeoro

The Republic of Nauru has officially reclaimed its traditional name - Naeoro - marking an historic shift the tiny island's leaders say is about restoring the country's true identity on the global stag...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 3, 2026
Conservative government's moves to make English a New Zealand official language causing stir among Māori MPs

The introduction of an English language bill in the New Zealand parliament sparked debate on Thursday. English has never been recognised as an official language of the country, whereas Te Reo Māo...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 31, 2026
Powerful First Nations story screens at NSW Parliament House

NSW Parliament welcomed 40 guests on Thursday evening for a special screening of The Colleano Heart, an acclaimed documentary exploring the remarkable story of the Colleano family and their concealed...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jul 24, 2026
Opinion: The racism inquiry that has captured very little media attention

Last week I gave evidence before the Federal Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about my experiences as a First Nations media worker.

Leanne Dolby Leanne Dolby Jul 21, 2026
Acclaimed First Nations documentary to screen at NSW Parliament House

An acclaimed First Nations documentary is set to screen at NSW Parliament House this week. The Colleano Heart uncovers the remarkable story of the Colleano family, internationally renowned circus perf...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jul 21, 2026
First Nations children facing rising tide of coordinated online racism

First Nations children are paying the price for online racism in "increasingly organised, coordinated and deliberate attacks", the peak body for Indigenous children and families says.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 20, 2026
Samoan Opposition accused of treason, defamation ahead of parliamentary inquiry

The Samoan ruling party has appointed a parliamentary committee to scrutinise the conduct of three leading Opposition figures for treason and defamation.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 15, 2026
Racism inquiry to hear evidence from departments of widespread harm across health, online spaces and public life

Government departments, including Social Services and Aged Care, will appear before a Senate inquiry into racism directed at First Nations people on Friday in Canberra, as evidence continues to mount...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 24, 2026
Historic Māori-inspired Cook Islands bill seeks to formalise customary Ariki title succession

A new bill introduced in the Cook Islands is set to mark the first time a Māori tribe will influence how the House of Ariki should be governed.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 19, 2026
PNG parliament sets bar high for Bougainville's climb towards independence

Main points:- The PNG parliamentary vote to grant Bougainville its sovereignty will require 75 per cent of MPs in favour- A two-thirds threshold is usually the requirement for constitutional amendment...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 12, 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
Nine years since the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart was issued and the need for a voice is stronger than ever

Tuesday 26 May 2026, marks nine years since the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart was offered as an olive branch to the Australian people to move forward as a nation together for a better future.

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