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Education reform and Torres Strait history: First Nations researchers leading from the front
First Nations researchers are pursuing work to give back to their people, and le...
Jarred Cross 8 Jul 2026
Indigenous rangers discover Boorloo / Perth Hills population of rare native fish thought to be extinct
Key points:- A native fish species, the Balston's pygmy perch was thought to be...
Giovanni Torre 25 May 2026
Cultural burns begin for health of Country, future generations and bushfire resilience on Biripi Country
Cultural burning is a thousands of years old custom crucial for health of Countr...
Jarred Cross 21 Apr 2026
Research calls for Indigenous agency in academic publishing
New research is calling for a fundamental shift in how Australian universities a...
Giovanni Torre 14 Apr 2026
Master navigator explores Indigenous navigation systems

Master navigator and carver Lamotrek Pairourou H. Larry Raigetal recently visited the University of Auckland highlighting traditional navigation systems.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 2, 2026
How Gullara McInnes is using science to protect culture and Country

On the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the global call to action is clear: "Synergising AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 16, 2026
Eight First Nations STEM stars head to UK and NASA

Eight Indigenous Australian university students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at two of the world's leading space and science research centres as part of Monash University's...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 2, 2025
New Aboriginal-led genomics research course to help close data gap

New Aboriginal-led Indigenous genomics resources will support Australian scientists with cultural and historical knowledge. Yuin man Alex Brown is central to the newly-developed 'Genomics Our Way &nda...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 1, 2025
Recognition of Indigenous knowledge systems in PM's science honours a "game changer"

The Prime Minister's Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems represents a "paradigm shift", Australia's first Indigenous appointment to the National Science and Technology Co...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 13, 2025
Indigenous scientists join program challenging gender stereotypes in STEM fields

First Nations scientists have been named among a group of their peers in STEM fields set to be championed for building their own careers and encouraging young people to continue breaking stereotypes.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Dec 12, 2024
Yuin doctor dedicated to Indigenous people's 'genetic story'

An Indigenous genomics researcher has been recognised with a fellowship with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

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Keira Jenkins Oct 7, 2024
Deadly Science opening doors for Indigenous scientists of the future

Deadly Science is one of 14 national finalists and one of five in NSW in the Indigenous Excellence category of the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards.

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