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: Indigenous People

Microgrids to end diesel dependency in remote areas

Microgrids to end diesel dependency in remote areas

Remote diesel-powered communities and worksites have a tougher challenge switching to renewables, prompting a federal agency to pump millions into microgrids.

Ticked-off Dutton seeks referendum vote method clarity

Ticked-off Dutton seeks referendum vote method clarity

Ticked-off Dutton seeks referendum vote method clarity

Ticked-off Dutton seeks referendum vote method clarity

The federal opposition has taken issue with the electoral commissioner suggesting a tick could be a valid referendum vote.

Govt invests $18m to address FASD in central Australia

Govt invests $18m to address FASD in central Australia

Govt invests $18m to address FASD in central Australia

Govt invests $18m to address FASD in central Australia

FASD is referred to as the 'invisible disability'. Expanding an Aboriginal-run program in central Australia will help identify kids who need help early.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Pocock calls out 'disingenuous' debate on the voice

Pocock calls out 'disingenuous' debate on the voice

Independent Senator David Pocock says politicians need to raise the tone of debate about the Indigenous voice to parliament.

Statue of divisive premier to fall after council vote

Statue of divisive premier to fall after council vote

Hobart City Council has approved an application to remove the statue of a former premier who mutilated the body of an Aboriginal man in the 1800s.

PM to announce date for voice referendum next week

PM to announce date for voice referendum next week

Anthony Albanese will next week announce the date for Australians to vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, with October 14 widely tipped for the poll.

Meta 'mindful of impact' in lead-up to voice vote

Meta 'mindful of impact' in lead-up to voice vote

Meta has become almost synonymous with hate speech, but the social media giant is trying to shake off its reputation in the lead-up to the voice referendum.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Firing up Indigenous knowledge puts heat on land care

Firing up Indigenous knowledge puts heat on land care

Firing up Indigenous knowledge puts heat on land care

Firing up Indigenous knowledge puts heat on land care

Farmers, fire practitioners and Indigenous leaders are tapping into 60,000 years of experience to improve land management practices around the country.

'Patriot' Pat Farmer arrives in Sydney to back voice

'Patriot' Pat Farmer arrives in Sydney to back voice

'Patriot' Pat Farmer arrives in Sydney to back voice

'Patriot' Pat Farmer arrives in Sydney to back voice

Former Liberal MP Pat Farmer has arrived in central Sydney as part of his almost 15,000km run around the country in support of the Indigenous voice referendum.

Rolfe told slain DV victim she made up a 'silly story'

Rolfe told slain DV victim she made up a 'silly story'

Rolfe told slain DV victim she made up a 'silly story'

Rolfe told slain DV victim she made up a 'silly story'

Kumarn Rubuntja was told by then NT police officer Zachary Rolfe that she made up a story about her violent partner, months before he ran over and killed her.

Indigenous students take up space internships with NASA

Indigenous students take up space internships with NASA

Indigenous students take up space internships with NASA

Indigenous students take up space internships with NASA

Five First Nations university students have landed in the US for a 10-week internship with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

Barton's unique music builds a didge between two worlds

Barton's unique music builds a didge between two worlds

Barton's unique music builds a didge between two worlds

Barton's unique music builds a didge between two worlds

Australia’s leading didgeridoo player William Barton sees his role as a performer and a composer to tell stories through his music.

BLM supporters rally against Indigenous custody deaths

BLM supporters rally against Indigenous custody deaths

BLM supporters rally against Indigenous custody deaths

BLM supporters rally against Indigenous custody deaths

Indigenous activists and allies have marched in the Sydney CBD to draw attention to police brutality and Aboriginal deaths in custody.

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Legal challenge to Woodside's offshore seismic testing

Traditional owners have mounted legal action against Woodside, claiming it failed to consult before beginning seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project.

Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese

Anthony Albanese will respect Australia's decision in the Indigenous voice referendum but says closing the gap will be more difficult if it fails.

Mum who blamed 'African men' for fatal crash jailed

A Melbourne learner driver who blamed "African men" for a fatal crash that killed a grandfather has been jailed, and will take her newborn baby into custody.

'Yes' camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants

Ahead of the voice referendum, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has issued a call to arms for 'yes' supporters at Labor's national conference.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Awards flow for composer inspired by AC/DC, Vivaldi

Musician and composer William Barton, who has played didge with symphony orchestras around the world, has been honoured with two prestigious awards.

Miss Yunupingu's DV death left officers 'gutted'

The former NT police officer responsible for a slain Aboriginal woman's case has left the force after believing she would be in "good hands" once transferred.

Independent senator wants voice referendum called off

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has described the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament as a powerless body and wants the referendum to be abandoned.

Independent senator stands by decision to retire

Independent Lidia Thorpe says she won't be revisiting a decision to retire from parliament, taking aim at 'crusty politicians' who stick around too long.

Community shame fuelling NT domestic violence: inquest

A coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman has heard she should not have been removed from a domestic violence program designed to protect her.

'No' campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism

A leading 'no' campaigner is under pressure to reveal more details about volunteers who were sacked for racist comments, one of which was "very anti-Semitic".

Long road from Goodooga to stage for First Nations play

A new Indigenous theatre production inspired by the tiny New South Wales border town of Goodooga is set to open in Brisbane.

1 … 50 51 52 53

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Queensland Economy, Business and Finance Arts, Culture and Entertainment Environmental Issue Health Indigenous People Death Tasmania Energy Social Issue Northern Territory Technology Political Campaigns Agriculture Mining

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here