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First Nations storytellers recognised in WA's most prestigious literary awards
The 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards shortlist was announced this w...
Giovanni Torre 10 Jul 2026
Palawa artist Jasmine Christie named 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship recipient
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, an initiative by Façon Australia, has...
Phoebe Blogg 9 Jul 2026
Lockhart River children help bring skin health book to life
A children's book created during a remote health placement in Lockhart River is...
Jackson Clark 2 Jul 2026
Digital boost for Indigenous-language books in outback
Young Indigenous people in remote communities will be able to read more stories...
Lloyd Jones (AAP) 27 Jun 2026
New children’s book 'Joey and the Junjardy' follows mischief, culture and belonging

Wakka Wakka and Kaanju author Allison Rocca is bringing First Nations storytelling to young readers through her debut middle-grade novel Joey and the Junjardy.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 25, 2026
New children's book a PhD student’s ode to family, education and culture

Australian Catholic University PhD student Melissa 'Mary' O'Neill grew up in a family of story tellers. She remembers how her nan would spin yarns about the strawberries she would grow for the snake i...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 25, 2026
Proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician Loki Liddle releases debut novel – Damn Good Television

Loki Liddle, proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician, has released his debut book - Damn Good Television - through Indigenous publisher Magabala Books.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 23, 2026
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship announces 2026 finalists

Nine emerging Indigenous creatives from across New South Wales have been selected as finalists in the 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, gaining the opportunity to work alongside some of Austra...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 18, 2026
The book Jake wishes he had during childhood

Coinciding with National Reconciliation Week, a Wiradjuri man has added a new chapter to his story as an Indigenous author bringing a gap in the market to life.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 2026
Indigenous authors, illustrators and publishers star at Australian Book Industry Awards

Indigenous authors and publishers are prominent among those who were honoured on Thursday night at the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards. The Awards were presented by Books+Publishing (B+P), in par...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 22, 2026
Renowned Kooma poet and author Herb Wharton passes away at 90

This report contains the image and name of a deceased person and that these have been reproduced with permission of the family. Renowned Indigenous poet and author Herb Wharton has passed away aged 90...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 13, 2026
Wiradjuri author Jake Gablonski to release new book ahead of National Reconciliation Week

Wiradjuri man Jake Gablonski is set to release Brave Like Bunji, a children's book exploring identity, belonging and self-understanding, on June 2 - ahead of National Reconciliation Week.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 4, 2026
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