Australia's First Aboriginal Treaty Signed in Victoria
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
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Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Signed, Takes Effect 2026
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Native Title Claim Covers Melbourne and Victoria Regions
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Climbers defy Victoria's Indigenous site ban
Rock climbing enthusiasts in Victoria are openly challenging new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, igniting a fierce debate between heritage conservation and recreational access.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Wollongong art row: Jesus in Aboriginal colours sparks fury
A Wollongong art exhibition featuring Jesus Christ portrayed in Aboriginal flag colours has ignited fierce community debate, with critics labelling it 'deeply offensive' while supporters defend it as cultural dialogue.
Victoria's Treaty Truth: Allan Faces Backlash
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan confronts escalating backlash over the state's controversial First Nations treaty process as legal experts question its constitutional validity and costs spiral.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Victoria pushes Aboriginal treaty despite public opposition
The Victorian government is proceeding with its landmark Aboriginal treaty against the will of voters, as new polling reveals significant public opposition to the divisive agreement.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Victoria signs first treaty with Gippsland First Peoples
In a groundbreaking moment for Indigenous reconciliation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signs Australia's first-ever formal treaty with Gippsland's traditional owners, establishing a new framework for self-determination and cultural preservation.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW
Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.
Victoria signs historic treaty with Gunaikurnai people
In a groundbreaking move for Indigenous reconciliation, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announces Australia's first-ever state-based treaty with the Gunaikurnai people, marking a new chapter in addressing historical injustices.
Queensland's 'Wrongfully Arrested' Crocodile Sparks Outrage
Traditional owners demand justice after wildlife officers remove a beloved 4.2-metre crocodile from Rinyirru National Park, claiming the animal was wrongly targeted and disrupting cultural heritage.
Sacred site ruling stops Bathurst 1000 race
A dramatic ruling has brought Australia's legendary Bathurst 1000 race to a standstill after the discovery of a significant Aboriginal sacred site within the iconic Mount Panorama circuit, sparking nationwide debate.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
NSW Koori Rugby League Knockout 2025: Culture Meets Sport
Experience the powerful display of community, athleticism and cultural pride at Australia's largest Indigenous sporting event through stunning visual storytelling.
Aboriginal elder's powerful welcome moves new citizens
Cheron Long's emotional 'Welcome to Country' speech at a Darwin citizenship ceremony has captured hearts nationwide, reminding new Australians of the land's ancient heritage.
Australia's remote work-for-dole scheme faces Indigenous exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial remote employment program risks collapse as Indigenous participants abandon scheme in droves, raising urgent questions about welfare policy effectiveness.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Australian Native Food Festival Brings Indigenous Cuisine to London
Discover how Australia's ancient native ingredients are taking London by storm at the groundbreaking Australian Native Food Festival, featuring top chefs and Indigenous food leaders.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Indigenous Star Slams Influencers For Illegal Uluru Climb
Indigenous actress Elaine Crombie condemns social media influencers for illegally climbing Uluru, branding the act a profound disrespect to Aboriginal culture and sacred law.
Farage Vows to 'Wage War' on European Human Rights Court
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK's commitment to leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political battle over British sovereignty and immigration policy.
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