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World champs, gold medals and more: Finalists confirmed for First Nations sports awards
A junior world champion, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and drought-breaking...
Jarred Cross 16 Oct 2026
Torres Strait author brings childhood memories to life in debut children's book
Memories of growing up on Mer (Murray Island) with three grandmothers have inspi...
Joseph Guenzler 13 Oct 2026
National Indigenous Australians Agency CEO to deliver 2026 Russell Taylor Oration
National Indigenous Australians Agency CEO Julie-Ann Guivarra will deliver the 2...
Dechlan Brennan 29 Sep 2026
Health scholarship named after Indigenous trailblazer opens
Applications for the 2027 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship round are now open....
Callan Morse 1 Sep 2026
Children's Day highlights strength of First Nations youth as leaders warn of harmful policies
Amid criticism and warnings from experts about attacks on children's rights acro...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Aug 2026
Yindjibarndi artist brings Pilbara Country to NATSIAA

Yindjibarndi artist Allery Sandy has painted the Pilbara as a place of memory, culture and survival in her finalist work for the Telstra General Painting Award at the 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 23, 2026
Yolŋu women weave unity and kinship into works for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

Yolŋu women from across Arnhem Land have woven unity, kinship and cultural knowledge into their finalist work for the Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D Award at the 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 22, 2026
Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Growing numbers of young people are reaching breaking point before seeking counselling, often due to the perceived stigma around asking for help.

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Lloyd Jones (AAP) Jun 23, 2026
Closing the Gap at risk without urgent focus on urban Indigenous health, experts warn

Closing the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia will remain out of reach without urgent, targeted investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services i...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 16, 2026
New dedicated headspace opens to support First Nations young people across Magandjin/Brisbane and Moreton Bay

First Nations young people across Magandjin/Brisbane and Moreton Bay can now access free, culturally safe mental health support and care at the new Staying Deadly headspace in Deception Bay.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 9, 2026
Indigenous experts leading development of new National First Nations Education Policy

First Nations educators, system leaders, staff in youth/education focused organisations, learners and community members from across the country are coming together to help improve First Nations educat...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 26, 2026
Tamika Upton, Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Lydia Williams take top honours at National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards

A globally-recognised trailblazer, current star dominating in their craft, and a recently retired champion have headlined honours at the annual awards celebrating Indigenous excellence in sport.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 18, 2025
Entries open for 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), and principal partner Telstra, have officially announced the opening of the call for entries for the 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 15, 2025
Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

With a collection of discarded road signs and her late father's blessing, Gaypalani Wanambi has won Australia's most prestigious Aboriginal art award.

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Callum Godde Aug 9, 2025
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award winners announced

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory announced the 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) winners late on Friday.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 8, 2025
Reconciliation requires a willingness to sit with discomfort, listen deeply and imagine a future where respect is not "political"

The ongoing backlash against Acknowledgement of, and Welcome to Country ceremonies — most recently in early childhood education, and again in parliament — reflects a deeper unease within A...

Champion of truth-telling Sue-Anne Hunter appointed Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People

The federal government has appointed Australia's first permanent National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 3, 2025
New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

Governments are being urged to rethink their approach to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people if they are serious about closing the gap.

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Keira Jenkins Jun 24, 2025
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