Nicole Brown

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About Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown is a prominent Larrakia leader, advocate, and City of Darwin Councillor (Lyons Ward) known for her work with First Nations people, driving cultural safety, and fostering community connection, recognised with awards like Darwin Citizen of the Year 2022 for her work in Indigenous affairs, leadership, and youth engagement, inspiring many through her own journey overcoming adversity.

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Binybara's stories must be heard: Truth-Telling on Larrakia Country

Binybara carries the stories of Larrakia ancestors. For generations, Larrakia families have maintained connections to this place, passing knowledge from Elders to young people and caring for Country a...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 12, 2026
Opinion: More than they see - the power behind the misread woman

Perception can be a dangerous thing. Not because people see us, but because too often they stop there. We live in a world that encourages quick judgments. A photograph becomes a personality.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 11, 2026
The women who refused to give up: Daly River's journey to Barunga glory

Key points:- Daly River Buffaloes Women's Football Club wins the 2026 Barunga Festival Women's AFL premiership- The region faced major floods, evacuations and months of rebuilding and repairs- Players...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 11, 2026
Garrmalang Festival brings music, art and culture to life on Larrakia Country

The countdown is on for the 2026 Garrmalang Festival, with organisers unveiling an expanded program which celebrates the strength, diversity and creativity of First Nations cultures through music, vis...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 10, 2026
Traditional Owners take water governance campaign to Barunga Festival

Traditional Owners from across south-east Arnhem Land have used the 2026 Barunga Festival to build support for Indigenous-led water governance, collecting signatures on a petition calling for greater...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 10, 2026
Uncle Mick Adams honoured for lifetime of service to Indigenous health

For more than four decades Dr Michael John Adams, affectionately known as Uncle Mick, has dedicated his life to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 10, 2026
Darwin community invited to back grassroots change through 10x10 Philanthropy event

A unique philanthropy movement which is transforming the way communities support grassroots programs, including Indigenous-led initiatives, is returning to Darwin this month following a successful ina...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 8, 2026
Budget misses opportunity to strengthen Indigenous-led biosecurity across northern Australia

The Federal Budget has delivered renewed investment in native species protection, however Indigenous land and sea management leaders say it has fallen short of securing one of Australia's most effecti...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 8, 2026
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