Daily news digest May 6

Today Indigenous news in Australia is dominated by significant developments regarding the death of a young child in the Northern Territory, alongside major updates in the arts, media, and sports.

Justice & Community Affairs

NT Child Protection Investigation:
Three staff members from the Northern Territory’s child protection department have been stood down following the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. An investigation is underway after reports that six welfare notifications were made regarding the child prior to her death.

Political Response:
Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has called for the government to “get out of denial” regarding violence in remote communities, while Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has labelled the tragedy a “national disgrace”.

Top End Commemoration:
In Darwin, community members gathered to honour the wartime sacrifice of Royal Australian Navy and Yolŋu members in a special ceremony.

Arts, Media & CultureTech Collaboration:
First Nations artist Sarrita King has announced a major collaboration with Samsung Australia for their 2026 TV and audio range.

Exhibitions:
The Torch has opened its major exhibition, ‘Confined 17’, which focuses on the healing and lived experience of Indigenous artists through restorative justice.

The exhibition ‘Saltbush Country’ has officially arrived in Broken Hill.Music: Indigenous artist T Breezy has released a new EP titled ‘Traction’.

Music:
Indigenous artist T Breezy has released a new EP titled ‘Traction’.

Sports

NRL Updates:
Latrell Mitchell has made his first direct media appearance in nearly two years as the Rabbitohs look to recover from their recent loss.

Nicho Hynes is making headlines as he chases a premiership with the Sharks in a more “carefree” mindset.

The Gold Coast Titans have undergone a lineup reshuffle after a disappointing round-nine loss, with coach Josh Hannay dropping playmaker Lachie Ilias.