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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
New children’s book 'Joey and the Junjardy' follows mischief, culture and belonging
Wakka Wakka and Kaanju author Allison Rocca is bringing First Nations storytelli...
Joseph Guenzler 25 Jun 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 f...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 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...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship announces 2026 finalists
Nine emerging Indigenous creatives from across New South Wales have been selecte...
Phoebe Blogg 18 Jun 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
'To sit with the Prime Minister': George Nona pushes for Torres Strait voice in Parliament

Key points: Australia's only 100 per cent Indigenous biosecurity workforce guards a border just 3.5km from Papua New Guinea. Regional Authority chair says 123 home loans since 1994 is nowhere near e...

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Reece Harley Jun 10, 2026
Grassroots voices call for cultural authority in Native Title at AIATSIS Summit

Last week's AIATSIS Summit heard a call for cultural authority, family knowledge and community voice to be placed at the centre of Native Title processes during a session on restoring authority within...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 9, 2026
Funding supports Torres Strait reef protection work

Nearly $1 million in funding is set to support work to reduce crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks and strengthen coral resilience across Torres Strait Sea Country.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 8, 2026
Saibai Island launches first seasonal calendar to preserve cultural knowledge

Traditional song, dance and a community march recently marked the launch of Saibai Island's first seasonal calendar, Saibailgaw Mura Zugubaw Thonaral.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 8, 2026
International Seabed Authority says Pasifika nations have the power to shape future of seabed mining laws

The influence of Pacific nations shaping seabed mining regulations should not be underestimated, according to the head of the United Nations body for the growing industry.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 1, 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
PNG renewable energy deal targets climate finance gap

Papua New Guinea's National Energy Authority has signed a new agreement with the Global Green Growth Institute to strengthen climate finance support for renewable energy development.

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 26, 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
Ancestor laid to rest with traditional burial on Wadjemup / Rottnest

The human remains of Indigenous ancestry uncovered on Wadjemup last month were given a traditional burial on Saturday on the island by dozens of Indigenous men from across Western Australia.

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Ronan O'Connell May 9, 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
'My Dreamtime Match': New children's book puts kids and culture at centre field

A new children's book by Ngiyampaa and Wiradjuri man Taylor Hampton and his wife Jacinta Daniher is bringing First Nations culture and AFL together through story, sport and identity.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 28, 2026
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