Indigenous

Federal Court Justice Stephen Burley (centre) visited Yindjibarndi country before handing down his native title ruling during his at Bangkangarra via a smoking ceremony, by (L-R) Angus Mack, Stanley Warrie and Michael Woodley.

Courts

Indigenous community to appeal mining giant’s court-ordered $150 million compensation payment

After a marathon meeting, the traditional owners unanimously voted that “the only option was to keep fighting”.

1:53pm Jul 30, 2026

There is a “very substantial” brief of evidence against Jefferson Lewis, a court has heard.

Courts

‘Substantial’ evidence against man who allegedly murdered Kumanjayi Little Baby

Prosecutors have compiled a substantial brief of evidence against a man charged with murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, a court has been told.

7:16am Jul 30, 2026

26/01/21 Thousands marched in solidarity with Indigenous Australians in the annual Invasion Day March, Melbourne. Photograph by Chris Hopkins

Indigenous

Crucial Closing the Gap government targets on track for failure, many heading backwards

Australia has achieved one of the Closing the Gap outcomes for the first time, but the vast majority of targets are on track for failure, and many are moving in the wrong direction.

2:17pm Jul 29, 2026

The Creek episode (pictured) switches out the fictional “drop bears” for an old Arnhem Land legend of Ŋamini Baŋ’baŋ.

Television

‘Losing their minds’: Why Aussie kids are bowled over by re-released Bluey episodes

The show’s reimagined episodes left kids in awe at a special screening, a producer of the animated series said.

12:32pm Jul 16, 2026

Nicky Winmar bares his chest at opposition football fans in 1993 (Wayne Ludbey/The Age)

Winmar booted from Hall of Fame after assault conviction

After a statue representing his most iconic moment was torn down, Nicky Winmar faces another possible indignity with his Hall of Fame status under review.