Dana Morse

The attack on Aboriginal protest site Camp Sovereignty is just the latest attack on First Nations sites and people. Indigenous leaders want it declared an act of terror.

The Garma Festival in north-east Arnhem Land is winding down for another year. 

Pressure is building on the federal government to remove funding from the Northern Territory government unless it meets outcomes on Indigenous incarceration.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a plan to lift Indigenous communities out of poverty, saying it's time First Nations people were supported to "unlock the true potential of their land".

In north-east Arnhem Land, the Garma Festival is marking 25 years on the Yolgnu ceremonial grounds at Gulkala.

One of Australia's largest Aboriginal legal services is calling on the federal government to intervene in what it is calling an incarceration "crisis" in the Northern Territory.

During this term of parliament, the prime minister must show bravery and deliver meaningful change in Indigenous affairs, not culture war flashpoints.

Star footballer, activist, reformist, leader: Michael Long has worn many labels in his 55 years. Now there's a new label to describe the Anmatjere and Marranunggu man from the Tiwi Islands.

In Western Australia, two First Nations families are on parallel tracks, seeking justice for their teenage sons taken from them before their time. The boys should have been safe and protected — but weren't.

Australia's only national survey tracking reconciliation has released new data showing an almost 40 per cent increase in racism during the past decade. 

Electricity network operator Transgrid has defended its management of failed generators which left around 20,000 people in the NSW far west without reliable power.

The Garma Festival in northeastern Arnhem Land wraps up later today. The yearly event's an occasion for in-depth discussions about the future of Indigenous affairs. The Prime Minister's walked away from his government's promise in its first budget, to set up 'an independent Makaratta Commission' to supervise treaties and truth-telling - he says Makaratta involves only a 'coming together'.

Looking back over past Garma festivals, the prime minister appears to be presenting in a very different way than he did three years ago.

A senior Yolŋu leader says a treaty between the Commonwealth and First Nations people will likely not happen for decades, as the opposition leader promises "no treaty" at a federal level.

Because genetic testing found Meg Herrmann had an increased risk of breast cancer, life insurers can legally use that information to discriminate against her.

The family of detained Australian writer Yang Hengjun has publicly spoken on the plight of the democracy activist who they fear is dying in a Chinese jail where he's been detained for almost five years. 

Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been detained in China for almost five years. Now his family fear there is a narrowing window of opportunity to secure his release.

The federal government will be preparing for a difficult week of questions over what happens next, now that the Voice to Parliament has been rejected at a referendum.

Yes and No camps have run their respective campaign races but if you blinked and missed it, here's what you need to know about each case. 

One of Australia's leading constitutional law experts believes the Voice referendum could be the last time Australians vote to change the constitution, after more than 12 months of campaigning from both sides of politics.

With just over a week left before the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the sometimes spiteful nature of the debate is again front and centre. 

As Australians prepare to deliver their answer to the referendum question on October 14, there is another question playing out between the two campaigns vying for your vote, writes Dana Morse.

More young and Indigenous Australians are enrolled to vote than ever before, as the Australian Electoral Commission prepares to begin early voting in remote communities next week.

The No campaign has been accused of asking volunteers to spread "fear and misinformation" in an effort to convince referendum voters of its agenda. 

Representatives from a range of peak bodies have travelled to Canberra and spoken with government and crossbench members about the need for a respectful referendum debate, but the ABC understands opposition members have so far refused meetings.