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Free Wi-Fi rollout to support remote First Nations communities
Key points:- Free community Wi-Fi will be rolled out in Mapoon, Lockhart River a...
Joseph Guenzler 25 May 2026
Community urged to respect sorry business, stay calm following Kumanjayi Little Baby's death
Community leaders and politicians have called for calm after violent scenes on t...
Dechlan Brennan 1 May 2026
Field hospital opens in Katherine as Top End braces for more flooding
The federal government has opened the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT...
Dechlan Brennan 23 Mar 2026
Woolworths CEO invited to visit Nhulunbuy as exit fears spark community concern
The proposed departure of Woolworths from Nhulunbuy has drawn strong concern fro...
Dechlan Brennan 20 Mar 2026
Analysis: Decades of evidence, limited action — the challenge facing the government's racism inquiry
When independent MPs walked into the Mural Hall at Parliament House this week ca...
Dechlan Brennan 5 Mar 2026
Food subsidy relief makes a difference in Lockhart River

In the far north of Lockhart River on Cape York Peninsula, the local store is more than a place to buy groceries. It is family history — one of community care and cost-of-living relief.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 21, 2026
McCarthy stops short of blaming universities after landmark study exposes widespread campus racism

Malarndirri McCarthy has declined to say whether universities are failing in their duty of care to protect students and staff, after a major new report found racism is "deeply embedded" across the hig...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 18, 2026
PM to confront impact of Invasion Day attack in closing the gap address

The "shock and fear" surrounding the alleged January 26 terror attack in Boorloo/Perth will be acknowledged by the Prime Minister during his annual Closing the Gap speech on Thursday.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 12, 2026
Government pressed to expand royal commission terms of reference after alleged terror attack

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has renewed her call for the Bondi Royal Commission to be expanded to examine all forms of racism and hate, arguing the current scope does not adequately address viole...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 10, 2026
McCarthy raises First Nations racism concerns as NIAA to attend Royal Commission meetings

The federal Department in charge of overseeing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has been invited to attend meetings connected to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Soci...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 9, 2026
New laws to cement independent Commissioner for Indigenous children

The federal government will move to entrench an independent national advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in law, alongside new funding, as worsening outcomes a...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 4, 2026
McCarthy, Liddle condemn attempted bombing at Boorloo January 26 rally

Indigenous politicians from both major parties have condemned the attempted bombing at the Day of Mourning rally in Boorloo/Perth. Western Australia Police allege a 31-year-old Warwick man attended th...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 28, 2026
Kerrynne Liddle warns Indigenous department is missing key targets

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Kerrynne Liddle says the federal department responsible for First Nations policy is failing to meet key Closing the Gap targets.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 3, 2025
900 new Indigenous Ranger jobs to be created as part of federal plan to double ranger numbers by 2030

More than 900 new Indigenous Ranger jobs will be created across the country, it was announced Monday as the federal government took another step towards delivering its commitment to double the number...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 17, 2025
Support for Indigenous women and children in Central Australia with revamped Apmere Mwerre Visitors Park

The federal government has announced new funding to expand emergency accommodation for First Nations families in Alice Springs/Mparntwe. On Tuesday, government officials - including Minister for Indig...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 11, 2025
National Indigenous Australians Agency announces new CEO

Australia's first Indigenous woman ambassador has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 11, 2025
New remote jobs program to replace ‘failed’ Work for the Dole scheme begins

The federal government's new employment program - designed to replace the previous Coalition scheme - officially launches on Saturday, promising tailored support for around 40,000 job seekers.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 31, 2025
'The worries were false': McCarthy lauds success of Uluru handback among familiar divisions

Australia's Minister for Indigenous Australians has highlighted the fears and misinformation which were circulated during the campaign to return Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Aṉangu Trad...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 28, 2025
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