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Breaking: NSW Aboriginal Land Council pauses Closing the Gap forums with state government over land rights bill
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) will pause its participatio...
Dechlan Brennan 12 Jun 2026
'Tough debut' steels Fonua-Blake for second Origin shot
NSW prop Addin Fonua-Blake admits he had a "tough" State of Origin debut, but no...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 12 Jun 2026
Unwanted by Dragons but Lucas good enough for Origin
Unwanted by St George Illawarra as a teenager, Dylan Lucas is now only days away...
Jasper Bruce (AAP) 10 Jun 2026
'Whatever position I might be, then I'll do it': Walsh takes team-first attitude into Origin recall
A Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga on-field combination would be a "scary" sight for...
Jarred Cross 9 Jun 2026
NSW explain Olakau'atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase
Laurie Daley has defended his surprise decision to drop back-rower Haumole Olaka...
Jasper Bruce 9 Jun 2026
State peak urges Aboriginal kids' wellbeing must be priority as ACCO foster carer has accreditation stripped

The wellbeing of 103 Indigenous children and young people is being urged as the top priority after a NSW Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation and foster care provider's out-of-home care accred...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 8, 2026
NSW police officer avoids jail over death of Indigenous teen Jai Kalani Wright

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following story contains the name and image of a person who has died. The New South Wales police officer found guilty over the fa...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 5, 2026
Controversial land rights bill prompts NSW Aboriginal Land Council to reconsider government partnership

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council is considering the extraordinary step of withdrawing from shared decision-making forums with the state government over a contentious land rights bill.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 4, 2026
Aboriginal Legal Service welcomes NSW Police body-cam reform

New South Wales Police have flagged the introduction of mandatory body-worn video use for officers, a move welcomed by the state's peak Indigenous legal body.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 3, 2026
Crichton backed for Origin II

Stephen Crichton shapes as his biggest competition for a whirlwind State of Origin debut, but Jacob Kiraz is backing his Canterbury teammate to be fit for game two.

Manly seek exemption to play Koula after Origin knock

Manly are lobbying the NRL for an exemption to play Tolu Koula in round 14 after their star centre suffered a head knock in the illegal tackle that defined State of Origin I.

Aboriginal tourism in NSW boosted by $3.6 million funding package

First Nations tourism in New South Wales is set to be bolstered with a $3.6 million injection from the Federal and NSW governments. The Strategic Indigenous Tourism Projects (SITP) package includes mo...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 29, 2026
Governments cannot claim to be ‘all in’ on reconciliation while continuing to weaken Aboriginal rights, land council says

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council wants to see political courage, arguing government says one thing during Reconciliation Week while doing another for Indigenous rights and outcomes.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 29, 2026
Manly holding no grudges towards 'great guy' Ponga

Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over the State of Origin shot that will sideline Manly's Tolu Koula from at least two more games.

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Jasper Bruce (AAP) May 28, 2026
'Always a blessing': Haas boosts Broncos and NSW

Payne Haas says his six-week break from playing is a "blessing in disguise" as he prepares to revive Brisbane's shaky start to the 2026 season.

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Joel Gould (AAP) May 28, 2026
Ponga dodges ban for send-off that shook Origin

Kalyn Ponga has sensationally avoided suspension for the shoulder charge that resulted in his send-off from the State of Origin series opener and doomed Queensland to a 22-20 loss.

Independent oversight urgently needed in NSW child protection system, experts say

An independent body designed to protect and support children in New South Wales' child protection system is urgently needed, experts say, arguing current accountability mechanisms are failing.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 28, 2026
Blues take 1-nil lead to Naarm after Ponga send off turns Origin opener on its head

Key points: - Blues take one-nil lead in men's State of Origin after Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute, allowing three unanswered Blues tries- NSW very nearly blew their...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 28, 2026
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