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Birthing on Country services secure $44m funding boost
Ten Birthing on Country services across the country will be funded for a further...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Jun 2026
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress reports diphtheria death in NT, Indigenous cases 98 per cent of outbreak
The diphtheria outbreak in the Northern Territory which has overwhelmingly impac...
Giovanni Torre 15 May 2026
From the Red Dirt to the Ring: Stephanie Stone fighting for more than titles
In the heart of Central Australia, where the red dirt runs deep and community me...
Nicole Brown 7 May 2026
CAFL round cancelled out of respect for Kumanjayi Little Baby and family
The Central Australian Football League has cancelled this weekend's fixtures. Th...
Jackson Clark 2 May 2026
Warwick Thornton’s film Wolfram premieres at Berlin Film Festival
Warwick Thornton has premiered his new outback western Wolfram at the Berlin Fil...
Jackson Clark 23 Feb 2026
Children’s Ground announce Evelyn Schaber as Co-Chair

Arrernte woman and senior First Nations leader Evelyn Schaber has been appointed co-chair of Indigenous youth advocacy group Children's Ground.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 11, 2026
Traditional Owners, rangers meet to plan cultural fire management across Central Australia

More than 40 Aboriginal rangers and Traditional Owners from four regions gathered at Newhaven in Central Australia last month to plan cultural fire management for the year ahead.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jan 2, 2026
Territory mourns loss of Central Australian leader Geoffrey Shaw OAM

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following story contains the name and image of a person who has died. Territorians are mourning the death of Geoffrey Shaw OAM, a...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 19, 2025
Territory footy mourns loss of St Marys and Pioneer champion John Pepperill

The Northern Territory football community is mourning the passing of champion footballer John Pepperill, a man who will be remembered for helping to shape the game across both the Top End and Central...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Dec 16, 2025
Aboriginal leaders urge men to confront violence ahead of holiday period

A Northern Territory health alliance says men, families, and community leaders need to unite to prevent violence against women and children over the holiday period.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 10, 2025
NT Aboriginal health leaders mark Diabetes Feet Day with call for greater investment in foot health

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory and Central Australian Aboriginal Congress have called for greater awareness and investment in foot health to prevent avoidable amputations...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 12, 2025
Boost for Red Centre tourism businesses

The federal government's Revival and Resilience grant program is set to invest $1 million into businesses in Central Australia's Alice Springs and MacDonnell tourism regions. Part of a $8.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 11, 2025
Mparntwe Culture Care Connect Team wins Award for Excellence in Indigenous Healthcare

The Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Team was awarded the 2025 Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Award at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards held in Canber...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 6, 2025
More than 40 Utopia homes upgraded in $12.4 million project

More than 40 homes across six communities in Utopia have been upgraded through a joint federal and NT government initiative. The $12.4 million works delivered new kitchens, living areas, bedrooms and...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 20, 2025
‘It’s an exciting time’: Yuendumu community welcomes reopened Rec Hall

The remote community of Yuendumu has celebrated the opening of a refurbished recreation hall, providing children and young people with a safe place to connect, learn and take part in youth programs.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 12, 2025
Program supports healthy homes in Central Australia

A new program to build home and life skills for families and communities in Central Australia has been strengthen with Federal Government support.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 11, 2025
Central Australian duo help South Adelaide to SANFLW premiership glory

Two products of Central Australia's Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Program have played key roles in South Adelaide's 2025 SANFLW premiership win.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Aug 10, 2025
Swans' First Nations Academy embark on Red Centre journey

A group of emerging footballers from the Sydney Swans' First Nations Academy have completed an eight-day tour of Central Australia, combining football development with cultural immersion.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Jul 28, 2025
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