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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
Yarrabah ranger wins Queensland training award
Yarrabah's Stirling Ludwick is helping train the next generation of rangers afte...
Joseph Guenzler 12 Oct 2026
Building on Country: Intract’s award win shows what Black business can deliver
Seven hundred kilometres from the nearest supply hub, Intract Australia delivere...
Nicole Brown 6 Oct 2026
Upton re-writes history with third Dally M, Trindall finishes second in men's count
Tamika Upton's legacy has grown as she outdid her own unprecedented record of tw...
Jarred Cross 1 Oct 2026
Jackson Phillips named WA Young Person of the Year

Knaarla Karla Booja, Ballardong and Wilman teenager Jackson Phillips has been named Western Australia's 2026 Young Person of the Year after being recognised for his leadership, tennis achievements and...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 30, 2026
Young Indigenous women changing the face of STEM

Young Indigenous women are making their mark in science, and a national award is recognising a program determined to make sure they have the space, support and cultural safety to stay there.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Sep 18, 2026
Indigenous educators recognised at national teaching awards

Two First Nations educators have been recognised among 13 teachers and school leaders honoured at the 2026 Schools Plus Teaching Awards in Canberra.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 15, 2026
First Nations authors shine at WA Premier's Book Awards

CryBaby by first-time author Mabel Gibson has been named Book of the Year at the 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, taking out the program's highest honour at an awards ceremony at the Sta...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 14, 2026
Gurambilbarra to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC with Gala Awards Night

Townsville will mark 50 years of National NAIDOC with the launch of the Gurambilbarra NAIDOC Gala Awards Night later this year. The event will recognise the contributions of First Nations people, orga...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 10, 2026
'A powerful way of sharing culture, knowledge and connection to Country' - Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards entries open

The Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Health Corporation, Broken Hill City Art Gallery, and West Darling Arts have opened entries for the 2026 Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards (MMIAA).

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 4, 2026
Indigenous Business Month Awards nominations closing soon

Nominations for the Indigenous Business Month Awards close Tuesday, September 1. This October marks the twelfth year of Indigenous Business Month, a nationwide, Indigenous community-led celebration of...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 31, 2026
New record set for First Nations players selected in All Australia team

Jarman Impey and Wayne Milera have earned their maiden All Australia blazers after standout 2026 seasons, helping set a new record for First Nations players selected in the side.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 26, 2026
All-time record number of First Nations players selected in All Australian squad

The All Australian extended squad has been named ahead of the final lineup's announcement at Tuesday night's AFL awards, with the chance of First Nations stars slotting in to fill close to half of the...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 24, 2026
Indigenous food philosophy offers lessons in sustainability for the next generation of chefs

Since 2024, Nestlé Professional has partnered with the National Indigenous Culinary Institute (NICI) to nurture First Nations chefs through mentorship, skills development and training opportuni...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 20, 2026
Honouring 'a truly extraordinary Aboriginal woman'

Dr Josie Douglas, General Manager of Professional Services at the Central Land Council, gave this acceptance speech on behalf of Dr Pat Turner AM for the National NAIDOC Award - Person of the Year.

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Dr Josie Douglas Aug 17, 2026
Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

The Blak Carpet lit up with Indigenous fashion and high achievers from across the arts, sports and community services for the annual NAIDOC Awards.

Blak Carpet rolled out for First Nations achievers

The Blak Carpet is being rolled out in the Red Centre at a gala awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate individual excellence and leadership among First Nations people.

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Lloyd Jones (AAP) Aug 15, 2026
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