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Indigenous former top level footballer to sue AFL and alleged perpetrator of sexual abuse in Supreme Court
Warning: This report refers to sexual abuse and self-harm. Lawyers for a First N...
Andrew Mathieson 2 Apr 2026
First Nations activists announce constitutional challenge to Minns’ anti-protest laws
First Nations activists have announced a constitutional challenge to New South W...
Alexandra Giorgianni 23 Feb 2026
AFL denies duty of care for players subjected to racism
The AFL has denied it owed a duty of care to Indigenous players subjected to rac...
Tara Cosoleto 21 Nov 2025
Exclusive: NT Shadow Attorney-General demands full disclosure on government interference in the courts
Northern Territory Shadow Attorney-General Chansey Paech has called for the gove...
Giovanni Torre 18 Oct 2025
Native American group loses religious freedom appeal at US Supreme Court
A Native American group working to stop the destruction of a centuries-old relig...
Giovanni Torre 10 Oct 2025
W&J Cultural Custodians launch Federal Court action against Adani

Members of the Nagana Yarrbayn Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians have filed two Federal Court applications against Adani's Bravus Mining, alleging racial discrimination and vilification.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 22, 2025
Rangelea appeal spotlights growing governance concerns over Native Title royalties

Questions over governance of Native Title royalties remain as an appeal was launched against access to financial records of a major Traditional Owner organisation in South Australia.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 3, 2025
Fatally injured Cassius Turvey at hospital four hours before doctor treated him, Court hears

It took about four hours for an injured Indigenous teenager, who died in hospital days after an allegedly murderous attack, to be seen by a doctor, a court has been told.

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Aaron Bunch Apr 2, 2025
Sentence reduced for man responsible for fatal hit-and-run of Indigenous woman

The sentence of a man who covered up a fatal hit-and-run of an Indigenous woman on a Darwin highway in 2022 has been reduced on appeal, allowing him to walk free after 2.5 years in prison.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Dec 9, 2024
Cassius Turvey's accused murderers plead not guilty

Four people accused of murdering an Indigenous teenager have formally pleaded not guilty to the charges. Cassius Turvey, a 15-year-old Noongar Yamatji boy, died in a Perth hospital 10 days after an in...

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Aaron Bunch Dec 2, 2024
NT government seeks to "dodge responsibility" for tenants' drinking water

The Northern Territory government will challenge a ruling that found it is legally responsible for providing safe drinking water to its tenants, many of whom live in remote Indigenous communities, in...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 28, 2024
Former AFL-listed Indigenous footballer makes last preparations before taking alleged rapist to court

Lawyers for one-time listed Melbourne AFL footballer Daniel Hayes submitted an application on Friday in the Supreme Court of Victoria to a current standing writ issued 18 months ago against the AFL an...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 18, 2024
NT Supreme Court ruling strengthens call for safe water in remote Indigenous communities

In the wake of a landmark Northern Territory Supreme Court ruling, calls for safe drinking water are intensifying in remote Aboriginal communities after high fluoride levels were found to impair cogni...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 12, 2024
Man sentenced to life in prison for horrific murder of Indigenous child (disturbing content warning)

WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC AND DISTURBING DETAILSAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this article contains mentions of deceased persons.

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Blake Antrobus Sep 20, 2024
Developer in court over alleged damage to Tasmanian Aboriginal artefacts

The developer of a proposed south east Tasmanian golf course and outdoor activity precinct has faced court following allegations it destroyed and interfered with Aboriginal artefacts.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 10, 2024
Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

Indigenous footballers who are suing the AFL over allegations of racism have been told to clarify their case against the league. North Melbourne great Phil Krakouer is the face of the class action alo...

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Tara Cosoleto Aug 13, 2024
Woman's bail revoked after faking Aboriginal heritage

A woman who was bailed after falsely claiming to be Aboriginal is back behind bars and facing perjury charges. Haley Terei, 32, was released from custody in May when facing burglary, theft and other c...

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Tara Cosoleto Jul 23, 2024
Supreme court judge issues national plea on Voice in farewell address

Upon retiring from the Victorian Supreme Court, Justice John Dixon has used his final remarks to call for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians whilst condemning "perpetuation of racist...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 29, 2023
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