The Voice referendum could be Australia’s date with destiny, and it may never come around again
Six years ago, while the sun crept up into the crevices of Uluru, millions of Australians woke to what seemed like just another morning in…
Lidia Thorpe says Australia’s voice referendum should be called off | Politics News
Prominent senator says she does not believe the proposal will address the longstanding issues facing Aboriginal people. Australian senator Lidia Thorpe has said the country’s…
NSW Opposition leader Mark Speakman throws personal support behind the Voice referendum
The NSW opposition leader will support the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum this year, despite his federal party's opposition to the vote. Key points:Mr Speakman has…
The Yes campaign is behind, and it’s trying new angles to appeal to anyone still on the fence
Noel Pearson isn't easily deterred."It's a 15-year-old game and we're in the last quarter here", the veteran campaigner for Indigenous rights and co-architect of the…
CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule | Elections News
The Central African Republic (CAR) will hold on Sunday a contested constitutional referendum that could allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to extend his rule. Voters will…
Wagner boss Prigozhin spotted at Russia-Africa summit – POLITICO
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been photographed at a Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, appearing on the sidelines of the event hosted by President Vladimir Putin…
Feijóo’s numbers don’t add up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. MADRID — Alberto Núñez Feijóo may not want to admit it but his hope…
Spanish prosecutors call for new arrest warrant for Catalan separatists – POLITICO
Spanish prosecutors are calling for a new international arrest warrant to be issued against Catalan independence leaders Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín, weeks after a…
Wagner forces arrive in CAR before referendum | News
The constitutional referendum on July 30 could abolish term limits and allow President Touadera to run for office in 2025. Dozens of fighters from Russia’s…
Voice to Parliament referendum pamphlets for Yes and No camps published by AEC
The No camp in the Voice to Parliament referendum has used its official campaign pamphlet to tell people "if you don't know, vote no" while the Yes side…
Thousands take to streets for 2023 NAIDOC parade in Darwin CBD
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Darwin CBD for a NAIDOC parade that saw leaders rally for a Yes vote in the…
Yes advocates rally support for Voice to Parliament at events around the country
Communities across the country — from as far north as Marrara in the Northern Territory, to Tasmania's capital Hobart in the south — have rallied in…
‘Stand with us, Australia’: NAIDOC Award winner’s message on the Voice
Black excellence and community leadership were honoured at the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Awards in Brisbane on Saturday.Key points:The most prestigious Person of the Year…
Malians approve amendments to constitution in referendum | News
Under the changes, the president will have the right to hire and fire the prime minister and cabinet members. Malians approved changes to the constitution…
Peter Dutton calls for Voice referendum to be abandoned if government isn’t confident of success
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned the federal government it should abandon the Voice to Parliament referendum if it is unconvinced the "yes" campaign will…
Australia sets stage for landmark Indigenous rights referendum | Indigenous Rights News
Australia’s parliament has passed legislation to pave the way for a historic referendum on Aboriginal rights, with voters set to decide if the Indigenous population…
Mali’s military rulers hold constitutional referendum vote | News
The military government promises a return to civilian rule, but opponents argue changes would give excessive power to the president. Malians will vote on Sunday…
Mali divided before referendum vote to pave way for elections | Military News
The June 18 referendum could pave the way for presidential elections to hold in Mali in February 2024. Malians will vote on Sunday to approve…
Poll: Rare bipartisan support for reforming California’s ballot referendum rules
SACRAMENTO — California voters support efforts to reform the state’s century-old process for ballot referendums, with Republicans and Democrats in rare agreement over a proposal pushed…
McManus: 2024 may be a referendum on 2 unpopular presidents
WASHINGTON — Two television events in the last 10 days — a raucous Donald Trump rally billed as a CNN town hall and a far more…