Dutton referendum vow is ‘out of touch’: voice backers
The federal opposition has left the door open to constitutional recognition for First Nations people if the voice to parliament referendum is not successful.
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Referendum ‘not an election’ as parties spar over voice
As the Liberals and Labor step up the stoush over the structure of the voice referendum, a key 'yes' advocate says it's not time for partisanship.
Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has used its latest report to call for significant changes to Victoria's criminal justice and child protection systems.
Pesutto sides with Dutton on ‘no’ voice stance
John Pesutto has become the final Liberal leader in the country to reveal their position on the Indigenous voice to parliament, siding with Peter Dutton.
Didgeridoo and orchestra ensemble to harmonise culture
Didge player William Barton and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra are on a journey looking for a new generation of storytellers to create a song to country.
Warning over threats, harassment during referendum
As the Indigenous voice referendum ramps up, there are concerns politicians engaging in the campaign could find themselves at risk.
Australians to vote in voice referendum on October 14
Australians will vote in a referendum on October 14 on whether to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the country's constitution.
Voice backers urge honest chats, not social media talk
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are mobilising ahead of the October 14 referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution.
Jobs bonanza as AEC looks for 100,000 referendum staff
The Australian Electoral Commission has put a call out for thousands of workers to help with the Indigenous voice referendum.
Groups slam Qld youth detention reforms in open letter
Indigenous activists, legal experts, advocates and social service groups have called on the Queensland government to axe its youth justice watch house laws.
Campaigners target crucial swing state for referendum
Adelaide voters are widely seen as crucial to the success of the Indigenous voice referendum, as the prime minister prepares to announce the poll date.
‘No option’ but to Taser Indigenous man in fatal arrest
An inquest has heard a Queensland police officer feared for his life when he used his Taser to continuously shock an Indigenous man who later died in hospital.
Poor polling fails to dent PM’s voice vote confidence
The PM is confident the voice referendum will get up in WA despite poor polling, with academics saying dumped state heritage laws added to the fall in support.
Electoral watchdog clarifies referendum legal advice
The electoral commission says legal advice is clear that writing 'yes' and 'no' or providing a tick, but not a cross, are valid means of voting in a referendum.
Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine
Traditional owners occupying part of a coal mining lease in Queensland will host talks, music and ceremonies as they mark two years of the camp.
Thousands of vollies rally for referendum start gun
Tens of thousands of volunteers are awaiting the official start of the voice referendum campaign as the prime minister declares no state is a lost cause.
Polling doesn’t deter PM’s confidence in voice vote
Support for an Indigenous voice is trailing in WA, but Anthony Albanese is adamant the state will get behind the constitutional proposal.
First Nations Artist’s Century-Old Piano Takes Centre Stage in Brisbane
A 117-year-old piano, hand-painted by Cairns First Nations artist Susan Reys, recently made headlines in Brisbane. The piano, first found at an auction in Cairns, was featured in an orchestra performance. Its unique design and history showcase the artist's talent and cultural stories.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.