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First Nations children’s peak body backs childcare workforce funding
The peak body for First Nations children and families has welcomed the federal g...
Dechlan Brennan 18 Jun 2026
NT Government extends alcohol bans in Aboriginal communities and town camps
The Northern Territory Government has announced an extension of the total alcoho...
Dechlan Brennan 18 Jun 2026
After a 12-year fight for justice, former Don Dale detainees win High Court appeal over unlawful tear-gassing
Four Aboriginal men who were unlawfully subjected to tear gas while detained as...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 2026
Advocacy groups warn of 'imminent' death in custody risk over police cell loophole
A coalition of Aboriginal and legal advocacy organisations has warned that a dea...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 2026
Hanson vows to abolish Indigenous affairs department in fiery National Press Club address
Pauline Hanson has pledged to abolish the National Indigenous Australians Agency...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 2026
Price and Taylor renew calls for Indigenous spending audit after meeting with Kumanjayi Little Baby's family

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 17, 2026
Truth and justice conversations to be held across Victoria

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has announced a statewide Truth and Justice Tour to continue conversations about truth-telling and First Peoples' justice across Victoria.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 17, 2026
CJ McCarthy-Grogan elected as Darwin’s newest councillor

Clarence "CJ" McCarthy-Grogan has been elected as the City of Darwin's newest councillor after winning the Chan Ward by-election. The Yanyuwa, Garrawa and Kuku Yalanji man finished ahead of seven othe...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Jun 14, 2026
NSW Aboriginal Land Council pauses Closing the Gap forums with state government over land rights bill

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) will pause its participation in shared decision-making forums with the state government as concerns continue over a contentious land rights bill.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 12, 2026
Long-awaited Ali Curung youth centre moves closer to reality

Construction of a new $3.1 million youth centre in a remote Barkly community is set to begin after a Central Australian contractor was appointed to deliver the project.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 11, 2026
Price says Coalition must work with One Nation to oust Labor

Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says the Coalition must work with One Nation to defeat the government at the next election. The far-right party has surged in popularity since last year's elec...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 11, 2026
More than $100 million in Indigenous funding given to sporting codes since 2019

The federal government department responsible for administering funding for Indigenous programs continues to direct millions of dollars to major sporting organisations, including bodies and clubs back...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 11, 2026
Aboriginal woman pepper-sprayed during self-harm incident in ACT prison

Warning: This article contains content that may be distressing to some readers, including descriptions of self-harm and suicidal ideation. An Aboriginal woman with a history of trauma and mental healt...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 10, 2026
Tonga’s political crisis worsens after bribery findings

The Tongan government appears to be in disarray and under mounting pressure after three of its cabinet members were found guilty of electoral bribery.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 10, 2026
NT land councils call for 'real consequences' over closing the gap failures

The Northern Territory's four land councils have joined growing calls for the federal government to impose "real consequences" on the Territory government over its failure to close the gap.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 9, 2026
Queensland child safety report sparks renewed debate over racism in child protection

The peak advocate for Indigenous children has launched a sharp rebuke of a landmark Queensland child protection inquiry, arguing its finding that racism plays no role in the removal of First Nations c...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 9, 2026
New report shows NT's most vulnerable children left unsafe in state care

The Northern Territory's child protection system is failing to keep many children safe after they are removed from their families, a new report says, with high rates of harm, repeated incidents, major...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 2, 2026
VACCHO calls for community-led health investment ahead of Victorian election

The peak body for Indigenous-led health organisations in Victoria has called for practical, community-led investments to improve Aboriginal health and wellbeing while reducing long-term pressure on th...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 1, 2026
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