Victoria Police investigating alleged assault at Camp Sovereignty
Activists from Melbourne’s Camp Sovereignty say they have been deeply traumatised after a member of their group was…
Politics and Bluey take centre stage on first day of Garma Festival
The first day of Garma Festival began with a reminder of this year’s theme, “bukmak”, a Yolŋu word…
Closing the Gap data reveals rise in First Nations youth held in detention without sentence
Under the vast outback sky of Mount Isa, community leader Corina James is a familiar face at the…
Brits’ Plan in 1788 to Stop Smallpox May Have Backfired
A fresh analysis of an old scourge suggests smallpox likely slipped into Australia not via sick sailors,…
Proposed laws to extend detention for people in Queensland to three days for mental health check
Concerns have been raised over proposed powers allowing a person to be detained for up to three days…
Former ACT commissioner Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts accuses public servant of sexual assault
Human rights lawyer Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts has accused an unnamed public servant in Canberra of sexual assault and harassment. …
Prime minister ‘determined to succeed’ as Closing the Gap deadline looms
The prime minister “is not contemplating failure” on closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people despite the…
First Nations leaders welcome Perth Invasion Day rally terror probe
First Nations leaders have welcomed WA Police’s announcement they are investigating Monday’s alleged Invasion Day rally attack as…
St Vincent’s Hospital charged over 2024 death of Makalie Watts-Owen
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne has been charged over the death of a young Aboriginal woman who died…
Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979
Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody in four decades. New data from the…