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Sensational art spree over five full days in Cairns

by Madelaine Dickie in ARTS

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) wrapped up its tenth anniversary over the weekend after a five-day Art Fair and Market with art, music, storytelling, workshops and other special events. The marathon celebration culminated in the coming together of cultural dance groups performing for visitors to the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal’s gardens. The People’s Choice CIAF Art Award was also announced, with Torres Strait Islander artist Daniel O’Shane from Canopy Arts [...]

Wallaroos winger makes a statement against Japan

July 23, 2019

Wallaroos winger Mahalia Murphy scored two tries to help the Australians to a 2-0 victory in their series against Japan. [...]
Beale offers spark in Sprinboks clash

July 23, 2019

The Wallabies are en route to Brisbane to play the second game of their Rugby Championship campaign, after a disappointing [...]
NT tennis carnival a dream come true

July 23, 2019

The second annual National Indigenous Tennis Carnival is set to go ahead in Darwin next month. Former World No. 1 [...]

Sensational art spree over five full days in Cairns

July 15, 2019

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) wrapped up its tenth anniversary over the weekend after a five-day Art Fair and Market [...]
The wisdom of knowing how to live well, in a world worth living in

July 3, 2019

Please note, this story contains the name of someone who has passed away. Wiradjuri elder Aunty Flo Grant’s dedication to [...]

Indigenous excellence at the forefront for contractor Warrikal

July 23, 2019

Since its establishment two years ago, Warrikal Engineering has been putting Indigenous excellence front and centre. Founded by successful Koori [...]
Kokatha woman appointed to helm of Bangarra

June 11, 2019

Bangarra Dance Theatre has appointed Indigenous dancer and choreographer Frances Rings as its inaugural Associate Artistic Director. Ms Rings is [...]

Heartfelt song beats back infection

July 16, 2019

Aboriginal children from the community of Barunga in the Northern Territory have created a catchy new music video called ‘Boom [...]
Walking off the tarmac into the arms of 100 people

July 3, 2019

Indigenous affairs conference to set new direction for policy

October 17, 2018

Editorial The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), in partnership with the Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, will bring public sector leaders, not-for-profits, academics and Indigenous communities together to imagine [...]

Heartfelt song beats back infection

July 16, 2019

Aboriginal children from the community of Barunga in the Northern Territory have created a catchy new music video called ‘Boom [...]
Indigenous men interested in health – but feel services don’t meet their needs

July 3, 2019

A post-doctoral research fellow with the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Unit has suggested health care professionals should ask Indigenous men [...]
New initiative encouraging cancer conversation in Indigenous communities

June 18, 2019

Cancer Australia is encouraging conversations around cancer and its impact within First Australian communities. The organisation’s program, Yarn for Life, [...]

Scholarship recipient says she knew ‘medicine was for me’

July 16, 2019

Six young First Nations Australians were awarded the 2019 Community Sector Banking Indigenous Scholarships in honour of NAIDOC week. This [...]
Storytellers bewitch with visual yarns

July 10, 2019

As part of NAIDOC Week 2019, Story Box Library is releasing its latest instalment in the Indigenous Story Time series [...]
Young students educating others

July 8, 2019

SPONSORED: Daithi Wade is a year 8 student from Hale School. A Yawuru boy from Broome, he has relocated thousands [...]