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Explainer: 59 years on - the significance of the 1967 Referendum
On this day in 1967 a referendum delivered a major shift in Australian politics...
Giovanni Torre 27 May 2026
Petition pushes for Victoria Cross upgrade for Indigenous war hero William Allan Irwin
A petition to upgrade the medal of Gomeroi war hero Private William Allan Irwin...
Alexandra Giorgianni 27 Apr 2026
Oneida heroine Polly Cooper honoured on 2026 Native American $1 coin
The United States Mint has released the 2026 Native American one dollar coin fea...
Joseph Guenzler 5 Feb 2026
West Papua stresses Indigenous approval for palm oil expansion
The West Papua provincial government has stressed to Jakarta any release of fore...
Andrew Mathieson 12 Jan 2026
Federation Council flag removal sparks questions over commitment to reconciliation
The removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from Federation Counc...
Alexandra Giorgianni 22 Dec 2025
Recognition and accountability key steps towards progress - Professor Megan Davis

Economic empowerment of Indigenous communities, much touted by the federal government, is hindered by the absence of constitutional recognition and constitutionally protected rights for First Nations...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 19, 2025
Course supports cultural respect and reconciliation in Australian libraries

A new professional development program is supporting cultural respect and reconciliation in Australian libraries. The Respect and Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Cultures...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 26, 2025
Powerful video challenges Cash's view on Welcome to Country

Noongar businessman and native foods entrepreneur Gerry Matera has sent a powerful message to those opposed to Welcome to Country ceremonies.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 11, 2025
One year on: creators of 2024 documentary ‘VOICE’ reflect on Referendum defeat and First Nations’ recognition

As the first anniversary of the 2024 documentary 'VOICE' approaches, its creators reflect on the failed Voice to Parliament referendum and the future of First Nations' constitutional recognition.

Bill amending Tasmanian Community Fund introduced after “inadequate” process saw $557,000 awarded to pro-Voice group

A bill amending the Tasmanian Community Fund's governance has been introduced to the state's parliament after the Fund was criticised for providing more than half a million dollars to a group in suppo...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 26, 2024
Celebrating 30 Years of Australian South Sea Islander recognition

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the official recognition of Australian South Sea Islanders as a distinct cultural group. In Queensland, events and exhibitions have celebrated their resilience...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 5, 2024
'Improper process' behind $558k for 'yes' campaign

More than $550,000 of taxpayer money was provided to the 'yes' campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament without proper process, an audit has found.

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Ethan James Aug 9, 2024
Empires come and go but Indigenous peoples remain

Global Citizen started here in on Naarm lands in the Kulin nation, after Nelson Mandela gave a speech to Australians with an appeal to build a new South Africa based on reconciliation between black an...

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Jesse J. Fleay Mar 12, 2024
Jimi Bani weighs in on new role as Queensland Reconciliation Awards ambassador

With the recent unveiling of the Queensland Reconciliation Awards nominations, National Indigenous Times spoke with ambassador Jimi Bani about the significance of the awards and why they hold a specia...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 8, 2024
Vic Traditional Owners seek dispensation to prevent land acquisitions, fund to back land councils' recommendations

Traditional Owner groups in Victoria are asking for special dispensation to prevent their land from ever being acquired by the government. It comes as the First Peoples' Assembly will this year begin...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 18, 2024
Liberals boo during acknowledgement of Country

Liberals at a conference this weekend booed a speaker as she acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which they met. At the Liberal Party event in Sydney on Saturday, A New Hope, New South...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 26, 2023
National Act of Recognition announces Kamay Botany Bay Truth-Telling event

The National Act of Recognition movement is planning a Truth-Telling event at Kamay Botany Bay following the Voice to Parliament referendum's failure.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 1, 2023
Dutton backtracks on second referendum, says 'no' is good result for Australia

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has backed off from his commitment to a second referendum for constitutional recognition of First Peoples less than 48 hours after Australia rejected the Voice proposal.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 16, 2023
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