Crisis hotline urges Mob to support each other over the holidays

When tragic news stories capture headlines it can be easy to be traumatised by what you see.  Recently images and videos from Bondi Beach, have been shared all across social media documenting a mass shooting that's killed 15 people and injured dozens of others. National Indigenous crisis support …

Indigenous deaths in custody reach highest level in 45 years

This week has seen the release of heartbreaking deaths in custody data. Over the last financial year 33 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders passed away in custody, the highest number in over 40 years. It means there have been 617 recorded deaths since the landmark Royal Commission into Aborigi…

All states and territories rank poorly on youth justice.

A new report released this week has highlighted the need for national leadership on youth justice policies. It shows inconsistencies in the way each state and territory approach youth crime laws. Advocates are now calling for a national youth justice standard that is in line with human rights obl…

Australia's environment laws get an overhaul

For the first time in decades Australia’s environment laws will be getting an overhaul. With the help of the Greens the Albanese government has passed changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The reforms look to provide stronger protections for the environment, whi…

Torres Strait uncles continue their fight to protect their island homes

Two uncles from the Torres Strait will take their fight to protect their islands, to the full Federal Court. Uncle’s Paul Kabai and Pabai Pabai, are appealing a Federal Court Justice ruling from earlier this year which found the commonwealth is not legally responsible for the impact the climate cr…

Victoria signs Australia's first Treaty with Indigenous people

Victoria has made history this week with the signing of Australia’s first ever Treaty with Indigenous people. The signing is the result of nearly a decade of negotiations and generations of advocacy. A new independent body, Gellung Warl, will be established to oversee the Treaty process and speak…

Are gambling companies targeting Indigenous people?

New Data from The Australia Institute is raising concerns that gambling companies are targeting Indigenous people.   The institute’s found communities with high numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have 50 per cent more poker machines than other areas. Other Highlights: Cape York Tra…

Communities will co-design projects through CDP changes

Tens of thousands of job seekers across 60 remote areas will find it easier to get a job and work on projects befitting communities.  That's what the Federal Government hopes as the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) replaces the Community Development Program (CDP).  Other Highlights: Ind…

National cricket camp nurtures Indigenous players

The men's and women's Indigenous cricket teams have been at a camp in Melbourne that's focused on cricket and culture. The long-term goal is to develop more First Nations players for Australia's national teams. Other Highlights: The Victorian Government's has been accused of lacking ambition in i…

Historic Treaty bill supported in Victorian Parliament

Australia’s first ever Treaty is one step closer after being passed in Victoria’s Lower House in state parliament.    It’s a crucial step in a lengthy process that’s involved truth-telling, advocacy and community consultation. Proud Gunditjmara man Ruben Berg is the Co-Chair of the First Peoples'…