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Latest news: Indigenous People
A grieving mother calls for an end to deaths in custody
On the eighth anniversary of her son David Dungay Jr's death in custody, Dunghutti woman Leetona Dungay has spoken at a protest outside Sydney's Long Bay jail.
Dec 29, 2023
First Nations ranger unit uses fire to care for country
An Indigenous-led unit of rangers is using traditional fire management practices to manage weeds and regenerate native plant species.
Dec 26, 2023
Cultural burns help to protect country from bushfires
With bushfires raging across some parts of the nation, Aboriginal land management techniques are showing how to reduce the severity of the damage.
Dec 25, 2023
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Tiddas: Heiss takes novel from the page to centre stage
Indigenous author Anita Heiss' novel Tiddas, which celebrates the strength of sistahood, has been adapted for the stage and will feature at the Sydney Festival.
Dec 23, 2023
Copper mine under fire for destroying cultural heritage
Mining company Sandfire has apologised to traditional owners after destroying cultural heritage at its copper mine in the Pilbara and failing to notify them.
Dec 22, 2023
Town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees
Cooktown was one of the worst hit by record rainfall caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper but locals still welcomed evacuees from a flood-hit Aboriginal community.
Dec 20, 2023
No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help
Indigenous people experience homelessness at higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Advocates are calling for support of Indigenous-led solutions.
Dec 19, 2023
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Stranded residents evacuated from Aboriginal community
Wujal Wujal residents have been welcomed in Cooktown after being evacuated from the Aboriginal community on Tuesday afternoon.
Dec 19, 2023
Review to ensure Indigenous contracts hit the mark
The awarding of Commonwealth contracts to Indigenous companies will be reviewed to ensure the taxpayer cash ends up in the right hands.
Dec 18, 2023
NZ PM Luxon caught out on Maori language lessons
Taxpayers have paid for New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon's Maori language classes despite his criticism of public servants receiving bonuses for its use.
Dec 18, 2023
Santos' lawyer accuses expert of 'weaponising' heritage
Tiwi Islander Simon Munkara's Federal Court challenge to Santos' gas pipeline in the Timor Sea continues with anthropologists giving evidence.
Dec 18, 2023
Santos given green-light for Barossa drilling project
Santos has marked a key regulatory win for its $5.8bn Timor Sea Barossa project, but other court battles are threatening to derail the project.
Dec 18, 2023
Mine rehabilitation presents 'immense' opportunities
With hundreds of mines expected to close in coming decades, the rehabilitation process is expected to bring opportunities for First Nations communities.
Dec 17, 2023
New funding for DV services as government targets fall
As the federal government falls behind on several Closing the Gap targets, it's attempting to empower Indigenous communities to tackle domestic violence.
Dec 17, 2023
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Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral
The legacy of renowned Indigenous leader and Northern Territory Australian of the year, Dr Bush-Blanasi has been honoured at a state funeral.
Dec 15, 2023
Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos
Tiwi Islanders want National Australia Bank to stop funding gas company Santos, which is trying to build the Barossa project off the NT coast.
Dec 15, 2023
Calls for change after 40 people die in police custody
More than 100 people died in custody during 2022-23, including 17 who were shot, latest data shows.
Dec 14, 2023
Mother, son jailed for Stuart Highway fatal hit-and-run
A young man and his mother have been jailed after he fatally struck a pedestrian and she helped load the woman’s body into a ute and bury it in bushland.
Dec 13, 2023
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Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out
Creative Australia will distribute $170m to 159 arts organisations, funding an extra 45 groups. But Brisbane's Metro Arts is among those that have missed out.
Dec 13, 2023
Gallery opens with Barak artworks that have come home
Two artworks by Wurundjeri leader William Barak bought at a New York auction are the centrepiece of the State Library of Victoria's Indigenous Gallery.
Dec 12, 2023
Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention
Indigenous kids are grossly over-represented in juvenile detention and while reducing the numbers is a Closing the Gap target, the figures are getting worse.
Dec 12, 2023
National Parks' get-out-of-jail-free card in High Court
The High Court has begun hearing a case to decide whether the Commonwealth can avoid criminal penalties for damaging sacred sites in the Northern Territory.
Dec 12, 2023
Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite
A research project will look to eliminate diseases caused by a parasitic roundworm that is widespread in Aboriginal communities in Australia's north.
Dec 12, 2023
WA justice boss resigns following unit 18 death
Adam Tomison, Western Australia's justice department chief, has resigned two months after Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd died in juvenile detention.
Dec 11, 2023
Police compromising young people's right to silence
NSW Police has failed to fix problematic interview practices despite issues being raised by courts, the state police watchdog says.
Dec 11, 2023
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