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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.

'Scaremongering' concerns despite uptick in voice vote

'Scaremongering' concerns despite uptick in voice vote

'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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice

'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice

One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go".

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Wong cooks up 'yes' vote support with celebrity TV chef

Wong cooks up 'yes' vote support with celebrity TV chef

Wong cooks up 'yes' vote support with celebrity TV chef

Wong cooks up 'yes' vote support with celebrity TV chef

The prime minister and foreign minister are campaigning in suburban Sydney to drum up support for an Indigenous voice and constitutional recognition.

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

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.

Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

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

'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

'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.

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

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

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

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.

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

'No' voters rally to voice their referendum opposition

'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.

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Two neighbouring households have used placards and paint to produce a striking metaphor of the opposing views on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

The 'yes' campaign's efforts to sway undecided voters in the lead up to the voice referendum has intensified ahead of first votes being cast in remote areas.

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

Land council slams Senator Price for colonisation cheer

The Central Land Council has taken Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to task for her comments about colonisation being only positive.

First Nations group wants youngsters to 'ring a rello'

The Uluru Youth Dialogue has launched a campaign to "ring a rello", asking young people to start a conversation with relatives about the voice referendum.

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Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.

Pat Dodson: from deaths in custody commission to voice

Labor Senator Pat Dodson is on leave while he battles cancer. He believes the generosity of Australians means the voice to parliament referendum can succeed.

Thorny issue of voice gets some clear air for debate

The rising of federal parliament for four weeks is expected to take some of the heat out of the Indigenous voice referendum debate.

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

The minister for Indigenous Australians has described an opponent's comments about British colonisation as offensive and a betrayal of Aboriginal people.

Colonisation had 'positive impact': Indigenous senator

Indigenous senator and prominent 'no' campaigner Jacinta Price claims colonisation has not had any ongoing negative consequences for First Nations people.

Aussie music big-hitters playing free gigs for 'yes'

As part of a national action, artists are launching Music for the Voice this weekend in support of the 'yes' campaign in the voice referendum.

Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.

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