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Billionaire says $150m court loss no reason to change approach to native title

Mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has defended his company's approach to Indigenous agreements after a court ordered the miner to pay $150 million in compensation to the Yindjibarndi people.
Andrew Forrest stands at the front of an auditorium holding a microphone and wearing a beige suit jacket.

Published:

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 6:50pm

Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Native Title

Independence leader vanishes after changing sides to support Indonesia's government

A key Indigenous leader in West Papua appeared in a documentary criticising an Indonesian government program, but then changed sides and disappeared. Her family suspects foul play.
Film poster depicting a woman in traditional Papuan clothing with a red cross in the background looking at the camera

Published:

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 11:56am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Activism

'Irreversible damage': Aboriginal tools covered by path upgrades

Upgrades to an existing walking and cycling path have built over what an Aboriginal organisation describes as a "significant" cultural site in northern Tasmania — and it didn't require a permit.
Reuben West and Joel Williams wear khaki shirts and stand in the bush.

Published:

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 4:54pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Culture

This man bought the land stolen from his Indigenous ancestors

Gunditjmara man Craig Molyneux buys back land that was stolen from his ancestors and infuses the property's old church with his Indigenous culture.   
Ros and Craig Molyneux stand out the front of their new house, that was previously a church.

Published:

Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 2:04pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Human Interest

Girlfriend of man shot by police disputes that officers told him to drop knife

A coronial inquest into the shooting has heard from the woman who was in a locked bathroom with her armed partner for hours of police negotiations. 
A group of people holding a banner saying "Justice for Aubrey Donahue" as well as Aboriginal flags

Published:

Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 12:32pm

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Police Sieges

'National reluctance' to discuss abuse of Indigenous children, says ex-minister

A review has begun into the family circumstances of Kumanjayi Little Baby leading up to her disappearance and death, which relatives hope will find answers.
An Indigenous woman with grey curly hair wearing a black top sitting in a living room.

Published:

Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 6:02pm

Source: 7.30Topic: Child Care

Iron ore company 'undermines' promises after failing to pay traditional owners

Nathan River Resources went into administration and owes about $360 million to creditors including the NT government and traditional owners.
A digger is filling up a truck with iron ore in the NT.

Published:

Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 3:32pm

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Iron Ore

Mother says family's wait for maintenance on overcrowded rental 'breaks us'

Delays in maintenance repairs, including mould removal, are forcing families to sleep on mattresses in living rooms, adding to overcrowding pressures in remote homes.
A woman standing in a kitchen holding a baby.

Published:

Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 8:19am

Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Public Housing

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