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Jarred Cross

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About Jarred Cross

Jarred is a Melbourne-based journalist with a portfolio of Indigenous news and affairs reporting on The Wire radio, with Sydney’s 2SER and health campaigns broadcast on community radio stations in remote NSW Indigenous communities. Jarred joined NIT in 2022 after three years in broadcasting. Now working from Wurundjeri Country, Jarred reports on a range of topics and affairs with particular focus on sport.

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Moving canvases: First Peoples art and stories celebrated 'loudly and proudly' across Melbourne's tram grid

An icon of Melbourne's identity is sharing First Nations art, stories, culture, reflections and visions for the future while taking others, literally, along for the ride.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 3, 2026
Grants support First Nations participation in Victorian sports carnivals and pathway programs

The latest round of grants to support First Nations athletes and sides to compete in carnivals and tournaments has been launched in Victoria.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 2026
Watson becomes third Chiefs signing

Connor Watson has officially become the PNG Chiefs' third signing ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028. Watson, 30, has inked a two-year deal with the incoming side for 2028 and 2029, confirmed b...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 2026
Gathering place commemorates trailblazing Yarra Yarra Elder Aunty Dot Peters

Yarra Yarra Elder Aunty Dorothy 'Dot' Peters is remembered as a passionate and powerful advocate for recognition, reconciliation and, as her son explains, respect, caring and sharing.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 2026
A first ever NAIDOC rodeo and music festival is coming to Mount Isa

There's a new addition to NAIDOC Week celebrations in Mount Isa in 2026, including bulls, bareback broncos and live music. Celebrating this year's theme, 50 Years of Deadly, Kalkadoon PBC (Prescribed...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 2026
Governments cannot claim to be ‘all in’ on reconciliation while continuing to weaken Aboriginal rights, land council says

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council wants to see political courage, arguing government says one thing during Reconciliation Week while doing another for Indigenous rights and outcomes.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 29, 2026
Black Swans announce squad for new international series coinciding with NAIDOC Week

Australia's national Indigenous netball will return to the court in 2026, this time during NAIDOC Week, for a new international series featuring Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Singapore.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 28, 2026
Rising rugby 7s star Mackenzie Davis earns another honour

Dunghutti rugby star Mackenzie Davis' rapid rise in the sport has earned her another honour. And it's not just on-field accolades the 21-year-old has enjoyed, but also a connection to culture.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 28, 2026
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