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'Now we have a dollar figure' - First Nations groups urge action on buffel grass as new report reveals scale of threat
A new Northern Territory report has found buffel grass poses a threat of economi...
Jarred Cross 28 Aug 2026
Support for Aboriginal culture and community connection across New South Wales
Aboriginal community organisations across New South Wales are set to host events...
Callan Morse 26 Aug 2026
First Nations business development program graduates celebrated
Indigenous business development service Yarpa has celebrated the latest graduate...
Callan Morse 25 Aug 2026
New report sparks call for investment in Indigenous tourism operators tapping Chinese market
Governments should back a dedicated China-readiness program and a pilot to help...
Giovanni Torre 25 Aug 2026
'Unfaltering, integrity, wisdom': Territory reacts to Yiŋiya Guyula's resignation as by-election date is set
Yiŋiya Guyula has been thanked for his advocacy for community, impact as a mento...
Jarred Cross 21 Aug 2026
Free, practical support: Walumarra Legal Centre offers pro-bono service for land councils

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council has championed the work of a pro-bono culturally-informed legal centre it founded in response to a critical need.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 19, 2026
'Sets out practical solutions': Regional Council launches first Reconciliation Action Plan

Orange City Council has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan. Council said the RAP "sets out practical actions to strengthen relationships with Indigenous peoples and embed reconciliation acr...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 19, 2026
Aboriginal corporation, property developer partner to care for Country

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has partnered with property group Third. i to establish a pathway for Aboriginal stewardship of approximately 120 hectares of proposed conservation land on the...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 18, 2026
Fire truck handover empowers community, protects Country

The NSW Rural Fire Service has gifted a fire truck to the Muli Muli community, equipping the community to better protect itself for generations to come.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 17, 2026
Tiwi Islands council by-election enters nomination stage

Nominations will close this week for a by-election to fill a vacant councillor position in the Tiwi Islands Regional Council's Milikapiti Ward.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 17, 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
WA's Rheumatic Heart Disease Strategic Framework aims to drive change

The Western Australian Government a new strategic framework which sets out a shared vision to eliminate new cases of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in WA by 2036, through Aboriginal-led prevention, equ...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 14, 2026
Grants program supports strong and healthy Zenadth Kes

Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) community organisations, sporting clubs, schools, councils, and eligible individuals and groups across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) are being encoura...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 13, 2026
Southeast Arnhem Land Indigenous Protected area expands to protect sea country

A new Marine Indigenous Protected Area has been given the green light, making it the largest marine area under Aboriginal management in the Northern Territory. The declaration on Thursday means 2.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 13, 2026
Indigenous Local Government professional awarded prestigious scholarship

An Indigenous New South Wales local government professional has been named the 2026 recipient of the Councillor Pat Dixon Memorial Scholarship.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 12, 2026
More than 100 ancestral lines united in Eastern Kuku Yalanji native title determination

Wujal Wujal is expecting more than 600 people to gather on Wednesday as Cape York's largest Traditional Owner group celebrates recognition of 217,884 hectares of country - and a future built by genera...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 12, 2026
Indigenous artist and researcher appointed to National Maritime Museum Council

Ngarinyin/Gija woman Dr Vanessa Russ has been appointed to the Australian National Maritime Museum Council. An artist, researcher and academic from the Kimberley, Dr Russ is is an Academic Lead in the...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 11, 2026
Burunong Land Council condemns alleged attack at Camp Sovereignty

Bunurong Land Council has condemned an alleged attack at Camp Sovereignty at the weekend, and asked for a collective stand, from all, against violence.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 7, 2026
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