A protester has been arrested amid chaotic scenes outside of NT Parliament, where David Connolly has been sworn in as the new administrator.
Protestor arrested as NT administrator sworn in despite social media posts Inside the courts changing minds to reduce a booming prison population The number of Indigenous people behind bars is rising. But some judges are bucking the trend by taking a different approach.
How shed boxes became one of the most precious collections in Australia The ABC gets a rare look at the Aboriginal History Archive, a little-known collection of thousands of items collected by the well-known activist Gary Foley.
Poet takes home $125,000 for 'uncompromising' second collection Eveyln Araluen has taken out the top award at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards for The Rot, the follow up to her award-winning debut, Dropbear.
NT government sued over 44yo mother's death in police watch house The family of a woman who died in police custody in Tennant Creek is suing the Northern Territory government for negligence, alleging officers failed in their duty of care after her arrest and that the 44-year-old was held in an "overheated" cell.
Book takes kids back to time 'before the existence of rock salt chips' Aunty Ruth Simms has published her first book, Muttonfish Magic, as she prepares to celebrate five decades in the public education system.
Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim Banjima traditional owners say the thousands of hectares left poisoned by decades of asbestos mining have caused one of the highest death rates of mesothelioma in the world.
Outback landscape board chair says environmental advocacy was 'hindered' The Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board chair steps down, saying his ability to speak for a region where Telstra is under investigation for alleged environmental breaches was impeded.
Family grieves 'loving, caring and beautiful' mum who died alone in prison cell Tammy Shipley died in a NSW prison cell in December 2022 after consuming excessive water, a complication of schizoaffective disorder known as polydipsia. Today her children told a coronial inquest that "if love could have saved her, she could have lived forever".
William Barton on bringing together the yidaki and classical music Virtuoso William Barton, renowned for bringing together First Nations culture and European classical music, reflects on heritage and the lifelong pull of the yidaki.
First Nations leaders call for federal treaty to follow Victoria's lead First Nations leaders, Elders and advocates are urging the federal government to commit to a national treaty and truth-telling process, labelling some states as "hostile" to the notion.
Australian company wins prestigious international dance award Indigenous dance company Bangarra Dance Theatre has become the first company and first First Nations performers to receive the Golden Lion at Venice Danza, the international festival of contemporary dance.
Three generations of Indigenous women explore sisterhood in Black Light The former head of Indigenous theatre company Ilbijerri teams up with her sister Lisa for the world premiere of Black Light, which tells the story of three generations of Blak women.
Residents creating water out of thin air as they wait for 'basic right' Just three hours from Brisbane, the residents of Cherbourg need to boil the town water to make it safe to drink. Delays to a new water treatment plant have driven them to use emerging technology that creates clean water from thin air.
Renewable energy company abandons court application over Darwin solar farm A renewable energy company planning to build a solar farm near Darwin withdraws a court application that traditional owners argued would "erase" their rights.
Man, 19, released without charge after fatal Arnhem Land stabbing Police say a 19-year-old man arrested over the stabbing death of another man, 27, on Elcho Island on Saturday has been released without charge "pending further investigations".
Telstra investigated for environmental breaches in SA national park Sources say the actions will likely affect Aboriginal communities and that the investigation was not shared with the public.
Retelling the story of a bridge that 'tore a nation of people apart' In the 1990s, a group of Indigenous women were accused of fabricating claims of sacred sites to stop the construction of a bridge south of Adelaide. It was a decision that has impacted a community for decades.
'Too shattering for language': Former ACT commissioner alleges sexual assault Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts says she stepped down as the ACT's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people commissioner to prioritise her safety after being subjected to sexual harassment and sexual assault by a public servant.
Lessons from her mother shaped Juanella Donovan's lifelong commitment to art Juanella Donovan has taken out the People's Choice category at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards for the second time, emerging as the public favourite from more than 200 entries across the country.
Traditional owners 'won't accept' Argyle diamond mine site handback East Kimberley traditional owners are concerned Rio Tinto's closure plan will leave them with "a giant hole in the ground forever".
NSW Police ordered to pay $1.89m in legal costs after fishing trial collapses Subpoenaed documents obtained by the ABC reveal NSW Police continued prosecuting seven men for illegally trafficking abalone despite advice that their case was likely to fail.
What can you eat on an island at the bottom of the world? A tiny island off the coast of Tasmania is embracing old and new techniques to keep food on the table.
Coroner finds contentious police tactic not the cause of man's death in custody A Queensland coroner finds the cause of Indigenous man Steven Nixon-McKellar's death during an arrest was "multi-factorial".
'They found her grave': The words a stolen boy waited decades to hear More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors have gathered in Canberra for the apology anniversary. The government is pledging new money to help them heal.