Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: First Nations

Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears

Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears

There is little to no chance an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution will spur serious legal challenges, a former High Court chief justice says.

Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner

Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner

Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner

Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner

The deaths of Aboriginal boys Cassius Turvey and Elijah Doughty have been raised in a Senate inquiry by WA's youth commissioner who says racism is taking lives.

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote

Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says she is "really worried" about the risks neo-Nazi groups and extremists pose in the lead-up to the voice referendum.

Police no-show at inquiry a 'slap in the face': senator

Police no-show at inquiry a 'slap in the face': senator

WA Police are a no-show at a Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children, leaving many questions unanswered.

Urgent call to stop repeat of Stolen Generation trauma

Urgent call to stop repeat of Stolen Generation trauma

Aboriginal children are increasingly being removed from their families and communities despite attempts to halt the trend, a report shows.

'Scaremongering' concerns despite uptick in voice vote

'Scaremongering' concerns despite uptick in voice vote

The 'yes' camp is optimistic Australians will vote for an Indigenous voice but the latest polls show the 'no' vote remains dominant.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Yes23 campaign warned over 'misleading' colour on signs

Yes23 campaign warned over 'misleading' colour on signs

Yes23 campaign warned over 'misleading' colour on signs

Yes23 campaign warned over 'misleading' colour on signs

Campaigners for an Indigenous voice to parliament have been warned by election authorities over sign colours that could confuse voters.

Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens

Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens

Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens

Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens

Despite pessimistic polling for the voice to parliament referendum, Anthony Albanese is maintaining his optimism ahead of the vote on October 14.

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens

Crunch time has arrived for 'yes' and 'no' campaigners as early referendum voting opens and battlelines are drawn across key states ahead of polling day.

NSW Police looking into brawl at Koori Knockout event

NSW Police looking into brawl at Koori Knockout event

NSW Police looking into brawl at Koori Knockout event

NSW Police looking into brawl at Koori Knockout event

NSW Police are looking into a brawl at the Koori Knockout competition between two rival teams, which allegedly involved NRL star Josh Addo-Carr.

Voice success without bipartisanship 'unprecedented'

Voice success without bipartisanship 'unprecedented'

Voice success without bipartisanship 'unprecedented'

Voice success without bipartisanship 'unprecedented'

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says it would be unprecedented if the 'yes' vote got up at the voice referendum due to the lack of bipartisanship.

Now & Forever: Barnesy, Mo'Ju, Baker Boy say 'yes'

Now & Forever: Barnesy, Mo'Ju, Baker Boy say 'yes'

Now & Forever: Barnesy, Mo'Ju, Baker Boy say 'yes'

Now & Forever: Barnesy, Mo'Ju, Baker Boy say 'yes'

Yorta Yorta muso Briggs is bringing a stellar lineup of performers to Shepparton in support of voice, including Baker Boy, Mo'Ju, Jimmy Barnes and Paul Kelly.

The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy

The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy

The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy

The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy

The annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is being held in Tuggerah over the long weekend. Former NRL legends Cliff Lyons and Dean Widders love it.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Digital dilemma for remote Indigenous communities

Low incomes and poor infrastructure have left remote First Nations communities among the most digitally excluded people in the country.

Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal

The Fremantle Dockers have extended a sponsorship deal with Woodside despite high-profile fans and scientists urging the AFL club to ditch the fossil fuel firm.

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson says the voice is about recognition and isn't about dividing Australians down racial lines.

Concern after another TB outbreak detected

Residents are being reassured there is no risk to the wider community after five tuberculosis cases were recorded in South Australia's Murraylands region.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Hundreds rally for domestic violence 'system in crisis'

A day of action has been held against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory, where organisers say the system is in crisis.

Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues.

'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

A high profile critic of an Indigenous voice has compared the Uluru Statement to a "declaration of war" in an explosive speech weeks out from the referendum.

Referendum's 'strength is its simplicity': law experts

Law experts have assured voters the referendum proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution is legally safe.

PM to seek cross-party consensus if 'yes' vote wins

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a joint committee will oversee legislation to implement a voice to parliament if the referendum passes.

Joy-riders' passion for cars steered into legal avenue

A pilot program is aiming to better understand the motivations behind First Nations youths who get behind the wheels of stolen cars and take them for joy-rides.

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

People voting against the proposed Indigenous voice are rallying in major cities, arguing the referendum has divided Australia.

1 … 33 34 35 36

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Australian Rules Football Rugby League Economy, Business and Finance Western Australia Health South Australia Police Indigenous People Crime Music Energy and Resource Sport Northern Territory Political Campaigns Inquiry

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here