From mates’ rates to merit – ending nepotism in Indigenous Affairs
Country towns run on relationships. Most of us are used to “mates’ rates” – choosing…
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McCarthy urges action on online hate after Perth Invasion Day terrorism charge
Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Senator Malarndirri McCarthy has urged Australians to confront online hate and…
White Cop Spared Jail After Killing Grandma, Indigenous Australia Checks if Same Deal Applies to Them (Spoiler: It Doesn’t)
In groundbreaking news surprising absolutely no Indigenous person, an Australian police officer was spared jail…
Blakwashing: The Dark Side of the Indigenous Procurement Policy
Blakwashing or “blak cladding” is a growing concern within Australia’s business landscape, particularly concerning the…
Missing in the Treasurer’s read‑out: Where did Indigenous business and Native Title go?
After a three‑day national economic roundtable in Canberra, Treasurer Jim Chalmers issued a public statement…
Remembering Freedom Ride Against Racism
The City of Sydney will host a photographic exhibition in Redfern to mark the anniversary…
Why STEM Needs Indigenous Storytelling – and How You Can Join the Conversation
As an author dedicated to inspiring young minds, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact…
My Journey
I decided to volunteer for First Nations, Barayamal to edit their MBA course as I…
Call for community‑led road safety after Darwin hit‑and‑run
The death of a 27‑year‑old Aboriginal woman on Darwin’s Bagot Road has again highlighted how…
NSWALC’s CEO Expenses Raise Serious Governance Concerns in Aboriginal Affairs
The revelations surrounding the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) CEO Yuseph Deen sparked significant concerns…
Dangerous Precedents: Revenue NSW’s Silencing of Complaints and Historical Indigenous Rights Violations
The integrity crisis involving Revenue NSW and its attempts to silence complaints to anti-corruption bodies…
13YARN to add text-based crisis support, aiming to remove barriers for First Nations callers
13YARN currently operates as a 24/7 phone service delivered by Lifeline Australia, offering safe crisis…
Voices Unheard: First Nations’ Legal Battle Contrasts Labor’s Aboriginal Referendum Promises
It’s an irony that unfolds along the serpentine paths of the Murray-Darling Basin and within…
The Importance of Self-Determination for Indigenous Australians: United Nations Call Echoes at Home
As the world marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the United Nations’…
Telcos Fail to Support Australians in Financial Distress – Report Reveals
Australians experiencing financial hardship are being failed by telecommunications companies with many customers “one unexpected…
The Indigenous Peoples of Malaysia: A Closer Look at Orang Asli and Other Native Communities
Semai Women (Image by Satibi) Malaysia is home to a diverse range of Indigenous communities,…
LIBERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ELON MUSK-STYLE “GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” UNDER JACINTA NAMPIJINPA PRICE
The Coalition has taken a bold step towards maximum efficiency by appointing Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to lead…
Daly River evacuees begin returning home after weeks displaced by major flooding
Residents from Daly River (also known as Nauiyu) have begun returning home after spending more…
Classrooms in croc-filled billabongs; VR portal to Torres Strait Islander culture; burning lessons from Country
Great National Science Week Indigenous stories / programs / events starting on the 9th of…
Northern Territory Government tough on (Black) Crime
The Northern Territory rolled out a bold law‑and‑order brand, the print looked strong, the asterisk…
First Nations-focused VC pushes for ‘missing middle’ finance as Indigenous businesses seek scale capital
A specialist venture capital fund focused on First Nations entrepreneurship says Australia’s Indigenous business sector…
Indigenous Entrepreneurship: How Jenn Harper’s Success Story Breaks Barriers in Access to Capital
In the quest to dismantle the persistent barriers that Indigenous peoples face in accessing capital…
AFCA complaints show First Nations consumers still face major financial barriers
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) received 2,461 complaints from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Ngāpuhi leaders call for pause on Treaty settlement mandate process
Ngāpuhi leaders in Te Tai Tokerau have called on the New Zealand Government to pause…
Unbroken Cycle: Aboriginal Students’ University Struggles in Australia
In today’s world, where a diploma or university degree can be your ticket to socio-economic…
Uncle Bill Rocks Up Like “Mob, We Need A Yarn”, Staff Hand Him A Risk Register
Staff at the Gates Foundation say they were invited to a special “values alignment” town…
Earth art to anchor Armidale’s Australia Day at Dumaresq Dam
Anaiwan woman and artist Aunty Sharon Cutmore will create a large‑scale earth artwork as the…
Beyond the Pledge: Ensuring Accountability in Indigenous Economic Development
The Australian Government’s $842.6 million commitment over six years to deliver the Northern Territory Remote…
Deaths in custody data shows record Indigenous toll in 2024-25
New data released by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) shows 33 of the 113…
NIAA’s Net‑Zero Representation: Offsetting Aboriginal Staff With Webinars
When we asked for more Indigenous hires, the agency launched a climate‑inspired plan – “Net‑Zero…