Victoria made history this week, becoming the first state in Australia to pass formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners. The landmark move marked a major step toward truth-telling, justice and self-determination for First Peoples. The Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 passed in parliament late on Thursday night to applause and […]
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Migrant, refugee and First Nations women will gain free access to vital legal, health and community services when the Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival takes over Federation Square on Saturday, 1 November. Organised by Back Cover Media and supported by the Victorian Government, the free event will combine live cultural performances […]
A startling analysis has uncovered a sharp drop in school attendance by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as they transition from primary to high school, highlighting a critical failure in Australia’s educational policy that demands urgent reform. Led by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers, the study shows that First […]
The First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN), a national organisation governed by Indigenous Australians with lived experience of disability, is intensifying its call for cultural inclusion in the country’s disability support services. Representing a significant portion of Australia’s First Peoples, FPDN advocates for tailored programs that meet the unique cultural […]
In a courageous and defiant act of protest, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted a key moment of King Charles III’s visit to Australia, confronting him over the British Crown’s historical and ongoing role in the genocide of First Peoples. Thorpe, a fierce advocate for Indigenous sovereignty and justice, made her […]
A 17-year-old Indigenous boy has died while in custody at a youth detention centre in Western Australia, marking the second such death in the state within a year. The tragedy has reignited concerns over the treatment of Aboriginal youth in the justice system. The teenager was found unresponsive in his […]
All Australian teachers need to be able to teach their students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. It is part of their professional standards and the curriculum requires First Nations content to be taught across all areas of learning. But non-Indigenous teachers are often hesitant to include […]
The rate of women killed by their partners in Australia grew by 28% from 2021–22 to 2022–23, according to new statistics released today by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC). There were 34 women killed in intimate partner incidents in the financial year 2022–23, which is the equivalent of 0.32 […]
Grammy award-winning sensation SZA has set stages ablaze in Australia and New Zealand, igniting cheers and applause with her electrifying performances. The American music icon, born Solána Imani Rowe, made headlines for her poignant gestures towards First Nations peoples and Palestinians during her recent shows. In a captivating display of […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article may contain images of deceased people. It contains mentions of the Stolen Generations, and policies using outdated and potentially offensive terminology when referring to First Nations people. The 1967 referendum is celebrated for its promise that First Nations people of Australia would […]
