The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation has always been committed to supporting Indigenous youth in succeeding in their education and life through holistic programs and...

NSW

Murri woman moving mountains for mob

Rachael Knowles - August 14, 2020 0

With a fire in her belly and strong work ethic, Murri woman Kristy Masella is moving mountains for mob. Current CEO of the Aboriginal Employment...

EDUCATION

New women’s education hub fostering economic choice

Rachael Knowles - June 5, 2020 0

A woman for our women, CEO and Chair of Real Futures, Wendy Yarnold, is launching a new program which will empower Aboriginal women to...

NSW

Marlee Silva branches out with new independent podcast

Rachael Knowles - May 27, 2020 0

A woman on the rise, Marlee Silva is one to watch. With a phenomenal knack for storytelling, Silva is bringing stories of mob front...

PEOPLE

Virgin pilot certain he will fly again

Rachael Knowles - May 12, 2020 0

A true trailblazer in the sky, Captain Robert Simms is one of the first Indigenous international pilots to fly with Virgin Airways Australia. With over...

HEALTH

Former Socceroo shifts focus to improving First Nations lives

Rachael Knowles - March 26, 2020 0

A triumphant small-town hero, Jade North, former captain of the Socceroos, is the newly appointed ambassador for GIVIT’s National Indigenous Support Program (NISP). GIVIT is...

PEOPLE

Stolen as a child, Dr Jennifer Caruso finds power in teaching Stolen Generations history

Rachael Knowles - March 6, 2020 0

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, National Indigenous Times shines a spotlight on Australia’s incredible First Nations women. A leading researcher, a member of...

MUSIC

Archie Roach reflects on extraordinary life in lead up to final national tour

Rachael Knowles - February 28, 2020 0

He’s a man that can captivate a room with a few words, a glance or a tune; Uncle Archie Roach AM is a living...

ACHIEVEMENT

NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year finalists credit their predecessor matriarchs

Rachael Knowles - February 21, 2020 0

A time to celebrate the power, courage and resilience that lives in our women, the finalists for the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year...

ARTS

From Brisbane streets to international acclaim, John Smith Gumbula celebrates 30 years

Rachael Knowles - February 11, 2020 0

An advocate for authenticity and ethicality, John Smith Gumbula is a man of passion and purpose and making strides for Indigenous art on the...

ACHIEVEMENT

Kimberley girls first Indigenous people to represent in Culinary Olympics

Hannah Cross - February 11, 2020 0

The Australian Culinary Olympics’ national youth team will fly the Aboriginal flag for the very first time this year, as two young Aboriginal girls...

APPOINTMENTS

Judge David MacLean makes history as first Indigenous WA District Court Judge

Guest Author - February 7, 2020 0

When you speak to newly appointed Judge David MacLean, there is no question as to how he has found himself the first Indigenous judge...