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.
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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.
‘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.
‘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".
Qantas seeks sky-high support for Indigenous voice
Qantas planes will take to the skies featuring the Yes23 campaign logo, in support of the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model
Nationals leader David Littleproud says he does not support a legislated version of an Indigenous voice, despite the Liberals backing the model.
NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman will vote 'yes' in the upcoming voice referendum but has called for changes to the proposal to help it succeed.
Crowds return to Aboriginal Art Fair – with bubble wrap
The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is so far on track to see more visitors than last year, despite the cost of living squeeze.
Ceramicist wins prize with artworks from two worlds
Ceramicist Anne Nginyangka Thompson has won the 3D prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
Miner rejects traditional owners’ dust, noise claims
Claims of dust and noise emissions have sparked a complaint about Queensland's Carmichael coalmine, but the allegations are denied.
Mountain to reopen after ‘Jesus saves’ vandalism attack
Queensland's culturally significant Mt Beerwah will reopen to visitors despite further public meddling following a "callous" vandalism attack.
Three metre sculpture carves out top Telstra art award
Artist Keith Wikmunea has won the prestigious $100,000 Telstra Art Award with Ku', Theewith & Kalampang: The White Cockatoo, Galah and the wandering Dog.
No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth
Indigenous leaders say they are sick of responding to queries about false claims the Uluru Statement from the Heart is actually 26 pages long.
Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip
The West Australian government has scrapped controversial laws designed to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage following months of anger among farmers.
PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure
Anthony Albanese says the coalition has walked away from the process of constitutional recognition, as polling shows voice support has dropped.
Yindjibarndi tell of mine’s ‘devastation’ to country
The native title owners of the site of a large iron ore mine in the WA Pilbara have outlined their case for compensation for spiritual and economic loss.
Voice negativity is ‘political ruin’- ex-Nationals MP
An ex-Nationals MP turned Independent says the federal coalition's strident opposition to an Indigenous voice to parliament is the road to political ruin.
Defence housing development paused on NT cultural site
Defence Housing Australia has halted works on a project at Lee Point in Darwin following concerns from traditional owners over cultural issues.
Majority intend to vote against the voice, poll shows
Most voters across the country intend to vote no in the upcoming referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the Constitution, a poll shows.
PM urges people not to miss reconciliation opportunity
The prime minister is confident a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice will be successful despite a new poll showing people intend to vote against it.
Aussies need treaty explained to them, says opposition
Anthony Albanese needs to be up-front and honest about the possibility of a federal treaty with Indigenous people should the voice succeed, the opposition says.
Progress on treaty won’t come until after referendum
Negotiations for a treaty between Indigenous people and the federal government won't begin until after a successful referendum, the government has declared.
Hit-run victim’s family hear mum and son’s guilty pleas
The cousin of an Indigenous woman partially buried after a hit and run has stared down a mother and son in court telling them they did the wrong thing.
First languages court between a dock and a hard place
Aboriginal people are massively over-represented in the criminal justice system, and a scarcity of interpreters is only adding to the problem.
‘Business as usual’: Closing the Gap efforts inadequate
Australia is failing to make meaningful progress in implementing key priority reforms to improve the lives of Indigenous people.
Abbott warns voice ‘no’ campaigners against complacency
Tony Abbott says waning poll support for an Indigenous voice is encouraging but claims "woke" donors to the 'yes' campaign will try to buy the final result.
Pearson issues call to arms as support for voice falls
Supporters of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice have been told to get out and have conversations with the public as polls track towards defeat.