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

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

A senior Labor MP wants a new seat in Western Australia to be named after the late Australian rules giant and Indigenous coach Graham "Polly" Farmer.

Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

Cook shrugs off Indigenous anger of heritage backflip

The WA premier says many Aboriginal people are happy the state's heritage laws will be axed because they didn't like the division they sparked in the community.

Miner rejects traditional owners' dust, noise claims

Miner rejects traditional owners' dust, noise claims

Miner rejects traditional owners' dust, noise claims

Miner rejects traditional owners' dust, noise claims

Claims of dust and noise emissions have sparked a complaint about Queensland's Carmichael coalmine, but the allegations are denied.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip

Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip

The West Australian government has scrapped controversial laws designed to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage following months of anger among farmers.

PM rejects claims of voice legislation being hidden

PM rejects claims of voice legislation being hidden

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hit out at claims the government was hiding legislation on setting up an Indigenous voice.

Federal Labor pushed to follow WA on cultural heritage

Federal Labor pushed to follow WA on cultural heritage

A decision by the West Australian government to scrap Aboriginal cultural heritage protection laws has echoed in Canberra.

Bring back the arvo nap: save the air con and the body

Bring back the arvo nap: save the air con and the body

A study into heat related deaths in the Northern Territory shows long periods inside air-conditioning is wreaking havoc on the ability to adapt to conditions.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure

PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure

PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure

PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure

Anthony Albanese says the coalition has walked away from the process of constitutional recognition, as polling shows voice support has dropped.

Bush gallery at Garma shows works in a different light

Bush gallery at Garma shows works in a different light

Bush gallery at Garma shows works in a different light

Bush gallery at Garma shows works in a different light

Artist Dhambit Munungurr has had her work selected for major shows and she's been a finalist in prestigious awards. She's happy painting in the bush.

Two friends share musical stories of balance at Garma

Two friends share musical stories of balance at Garma

Two friends share musical stories of balance at Garma

Two friends share musical stories of balance at Garma

The audience at Garma, a Yolngu cultural festival, has been treated to a special performance by members of Yothu Yindi and Paul Kelly.

Pearson asked to take 'yes' message stick to Canberra

Pearson asked to take 'yes' message stick to Canberra

Pearson asked to take 'yes' message stick to Canberra

Pearson asked to take 'yes' message stick to Canberra

The leaders of 13 Arnhem Land clan groups have asked activist Noel Pearson to carry their message of support for an Indigenous voice to parliament, to Canberra.

Voice negativity is 'political ruin'- ex-Nationals MP

Voice negativity is 'political ruin'- ex-Nationals MP

Voice negativity is 'political ruin'- ex-Nationals MP

Voice negativity is 'political ruin'- ex-Nationals MP

An ex-Nationals MP turned Independent says the federal coalition's strident opposition to an Indigenous voice to parliament is the road to political ruin.

Australians urged to show courage, strength on voice

Australians urged to show courage, strength on voice

Australians urged to show courage, strength on voice

Australians urged to show courage, strength on voice

The voice referendum will be a choice between Australians retreating into ourselves or having the courage to advance, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

WA Labor 'still considering' cultural heritage laws

WA Labor 'still considering' cultural heritage laws

WA Labor 'still considering' cultural heritage laws

WA Labor 'still considering' cultural heritage laws

A senior West Australian minister has refused to be drawn on whether the state government will dump its controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Short campaign on the cards for voice referendum

Anthony Albanese won't announce the date for the voice referendum at the Garma Festival but will instead use the event to discuss the benefits to communities.

Defence housing development paused on NT cultural site

Defence Housing Australia has halted works on a project at Lee Point in Darwin following concerns from traditional owners over cultural issues.

PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under sustained attack over the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament during a fiery Question Time.

Progress on treaty won't come until after referendum

Negotiations for a treaty between Indigenous people and the federal government won't begin until after a successful referendum, the government has declared.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Epic journey to push for ethnic support of voice

Turbans 4 Australia founder Amar Singh will travel around the country to stir up culturally, religiously and ethnically diverse support for the voice.

Closing the Gap targets demand oversight with bite

Indigenous Australians are being exposed to further disadvantage and discrimination due to a lack of government accountability and information sharing.

Mystery hope as police reveal face of 'woman in yellow'

Police believe they are closer to solving the mystery identify of a woman found in bushland near Darwin in the 1980s.

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

Victorian bail reforms could be delayed despite the partner of Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson and legal advocates declaring the changes are extremely urgent.

Science program to boost Indigenous girls in tech

A CSIRO initiative is aiming to address the lack of First Nations representation in Australia's STEM workforce through its young Indigenous women's academy.

Say her name: inquiry reminded of women who have died

A public hearing into missing and murdered First Nations women and children across Australia heard from senior NSW police, public servants and advocates.

SA Liberals to oppose voice ahead of referendum

The South Australian Liberal Party will oppose the Indigenous voice to parliament, in line with their federal colleagues, ahead of a referendum later this year.

1 … 47 48 49 50

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Australian Rules Football Economy, Business and Finance Arts, Culture and Entertainment Western Australia Environmental Issue South Australia Police Homicide Election Indigenous People Defence Northern Territory Social Issue Parliament Education

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here