Carly Williams

Witnesses have given evidence to the Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry about growing up in Cherbourg, a government-run Aboriginal mission that still evokes traumatic memories for many First Nations survivors.

Aunty Lesley Williams spent six months' wages on a deb ball gown to "come out" to a society that didn't accept her. This week, she was the first to share her story at a truth-telling inquiry.

Brian never had cake on his birthday as a child, just "hidings" every other day. He is one of many Indigenous people providing testimony to Queensland's Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry.

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.

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price outlines her "Advancement Movement" vision for Indigenous Affairs after the Voice referendum defeat.

Chrystalle had a history of self-harm and was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. One day she presented to the local hospital but was left alone for too long.

Call for the mandatory return of income support management has some on the edge of tears and fears people could leave towns to avoid the reintroduction. 

Alanah Scholes is a Gamilaroi Dunghutti mum trying to give her kids the best start to life but she's having to make tough choices as the cost-of-living bites.

It can feel hopeless not knowing how to help a friend or loved one who might be experiencing domestic violence. But friends and family can play a huge role in supporting and helping them get to safety. Here is the advice from Aboriginal matriarchs with a wide range of expertise.

On a road out the back of Bourke, the lives of two Indigenous teenage girls ended in 1987. They were failed by the police as the lawyer for the defendant played on racial tensions in the town.

The battle over a proposed development on Toondah Harbour may have been won, but the fight to protect the dugong and Quandamooka traditions continues at Moreton Bay.

While much of rugby league world spent the last week squabbling over whether Spencer Leniu calling Ezra Mam a "monkey" was a racist slur or just banter, there was a collective eye roll from many First Nations people.

Despite homophobia, cultural taboos and misinformation, when beloved gay uncle Rossy Smith died of AIDS, it changed First Nations health forever.

The late Lowitja O'Donoghue is being remembered for her trailblazing spirit, with leaders acknowledging she changed Australia's relationship with Indigenous affairs.

You may be wondering why the Aboriginal and Palestinian flags will fly together on Survival Day, but sharing the national spotlight with another minority group is not new for activist Paul Silva.

A new report has found almost four in 10 First Nations people are experiencing high levels of violent and aggressive racism.

Legal and climate experts liken rising sea levels and climate harms to “colonisation” as proceedings for the Australian Climate Case resume. 

Like many remote Indigenous communities, Yarrabah voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Voice to Parliament. The result of the referendum has left leaders feeling "rejected". 

Many Yes campaigners have gone into "mourning", joining a collective week of silence, but others are speaking publicly for the first time on the failures of the multi-million-dollar campaign.

While many say they are devastated by the No result in Saturday's referendum, First Nations leaders around the country are also hopeful that positive change can result.

The No campaign argues the National Indigenous Australians Agency, a government agency which funds programs for First Nations people, is an existing voice to parliament, but is that right?

Noel Pearson, an Indigenous Australian lawyer and land rights activist, addressed the National Press Club ahead of the Voice referendum.

First Nations health professionals and those living with chronic health issues say they are "disappointed" and "deeply saddened" following Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's claims First Nations Australians are not living with ongoing negative impacts of colonisation.

In the 1967 referendum on Indigenous rights, the NSW electorate of Cowper recorded one of the highest "no" votes. Now, Gumbaynggirr elders are reflecting on past lessons as they prepare for the second Indigenous referendum in their lifetime.

Anthony Albanese tells ABC's Insiders program Indigenous Australians want constitutional recognition and he is not considering any other options if the referendum fails.