Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru
The prime minister is meeting with Indigenous leaders at Uluru and says 'there is a sense of history' as the nation approaches the voice referendum day.
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NGV dedicates gallery space to Indigenous art
Wurrdha Marra, opening at the National Gallery of Victoria, is a new permanent gallery dedicated to Indigenous art showcasing work from across the country.
Referendum only chance to set up Indigenous voice: PM
Anthony Albanese says the government will walk away from future attempts at setting up an Indigenous voice if the referendum fails.
Young people ‘key’ to voice success as PM casts vote
Political leaders have called on young people to be the voice of their generation ahead of the referendum, as the prime minister cast his vote early.
Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms
With just days until Australians head to the polls for the Indigenous voice referendum, campaigners are ramping up their messages in a final pitch to voters.
NBA star helping Indigenous youth on and off the court
NBA star Patty Mills has partnered with the University of Queensland in a new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of First Nations youths
NT not a ‘failed state’ says chief minister
John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.
Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to ‘bias’
A Northern Territory coroner has been asked to consider recusing herself from an inquest due to 'apprehended bias' against former police officer Zachary Rolfe.
‘Yes’ camp looks to father of reconciliation for push
Labor Senator Pat Dodson will take the national stage in one of the last pushes for the 'yes' campaign as the voice referendum draws near.
Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner
The deaths of Aboriginal boys Cassius Turvey and Elijah Doughty have been raised in a Senate inquiry by WA's youth commissioner who says racism is taking lives.
Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears
There is little to no chance an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution will spur serious legal challenges, a former High Court chief justice says.
‘Don’t break our hearts’: Stan Grant urges ‘yes’ vote
Former ABC Journalist Stan Grant has declared the work will go on for Indigenous Australians regardless of the voice referendum outcome.
‘People want to kill me’: Thorpe hits out at Nazi video
Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag.
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
The 'yes' camp is optimistic Australians will vote for an Indigenous voice but the latest polls show the 'no' vote remains dominant.
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.
Police no-show at inquiry a ‘slap in the face’: senator
WA Police are a no-show at a Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children, leaving many questions unanswered.
Early polling opens as referendum hits home stretch
Referendum campaigners are on the home stretch with pre-polling opening, remote voting underway and less than two weeks before Australians cast their ballots.
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.
The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy
The annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is being held in Tuggerah over the long weekend. Former NRL legends Cliff Lyons and Dean Widders love it.
Early voting to get under way for voice referendum
Early voting will open for the voice referendum to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise parliament.
Early voting gets under way for voice referendum
Early voting has opened to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise federal parliament.
‘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".
Traditional owner wins court challenge against Woodside
Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper has won a Federal Court challenge, halting Woodside's seismic blasting plans for the massive offshore Scarborough gas project.
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.
‘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.
Joy-riders’ passion for cars steered into legal avenue
A pilot program is aiming to better understand the motivations behind First Nations youths who get behind the wheels of stolen cars and take them for joy-rides.
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.
Remote Australians to cast first votes in referendum
Australians living in remote communities will be the first to cast votes in the referendum on whether to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.
‘Nothing changes if it’s yes or no’: Lidia Thorpe
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe claims things will remain the same for Indigenous Australians no matter the outcome of the voice referendum.
Refugees and Indigenous Australians forge common bonds
Knowing that Indigenous culture in Australia has survived thousands of years gives refugees a sense of belonging and cultural safety, a study has found.