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Connection to waterways celebrated in NAIDOC Week exhibition
Barkinji artist Nici Cumpston works to capture the reverence and reciprocal conn...
Jarred Cross 26 Jun 2026
Shellharbour bus shelters transformed with Indigenous artworks
Cabrogal Dharug multidisciplinary artist Tom Duffy's work has been installed in...
Joseph Guenzler 25 Jun 2026
Recipe book celebrating Sea Country and Indigenous food culture released for 50th NAIDOC anniversary
A free recipe booklet showcasing Indigenous ingredients and responsibly farmed A...
Callan Morse 24 Jun 2026
Billions owed: Report reveals 'unfairness, inefficiency, and discrimination' plague native title future acts regime
In a major report released Wednesday, the Australian Law Reform Commission has f...
Giovanni Torre 24 Jun 2026
Queens Park healing place honours First Nations history

Tulmur's (Ipswich) newest landmark has been launched as a place of culture, healing and reflection, recognising First Nations history and the cultural significance of the city's lands and waters.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 19, 2026
Cape York men urged to put health first during Men’s Health Week

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is encouraging men across Cape York to take control of their health during Men's Health Week, with activities focused on prevention, strong families and community we...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 16, 2026
CJ McCarthy-Grogan elected as Darwin’s newest councillor

Clarence "CJ" McCarthy-Grogan has been elected as the City of Darwin's newest councillor after winning the Chan Ward by-election. The Yanyuwa, Garrawa and Kuku Yalanji man finished ahead of seven othe...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Jun 14, 2026
NSW Aboriginal Land Council pauses Closing the Gap forums with state government over land rights bill

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) will pause its participation in shared decision-making forums with the state government as concerns continue over a contentious land rights bill.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 12, 2026
Indigenous ranger groups call for funding boost as costs rise

Key points: Rising costs are making the work of Indigenous rangers more difficult, sparking a call for greater support Indigenous Protected Areas make up more than 54 per cent of Australia's Nationa...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 12, 2026
Significant wetland to remain in Indigenous hands following federal funding deal

One of Australia's most significant inland wetlands will remain in Indigenous hands and undergo major restoration works following a $15 million investment to support the Nari Nari Tribal Council's ste...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 12, 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
The rock climbing wall kids killed with red dots

Key points: Doomadgee secured a second year of consultation on its new hospital after rejecting Queensland Health's twelve-month timeline. More than half the community's power now comes from a local...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jun 10, 2026
Three charged over alleged misuse of more than $400,000 from Cape York Aboriginal corporations

Three Cape York community members have been charged with fraud offences following allegations that more than $400,000 was improperly obtained from two Aboriginal corporations.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 10, 2026
NT land councils call for 'real consequences' over closing the gap failures

The Northern Territory's four land councils have joined growing calls for the federal government to impose "real consequences" on the Territory government over its failure to close the gap.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 9, 2026
Kimberley ranger groups secure slice of new Aboriginal Ranger Program funding

Kimberley Aboriginal ranger groups are among 34 organisations across regional WA to receive funding under the latest round of the State Government's Aboriginal Ranger Program.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 9, 2026
Inquiry submissions overwhelmingly oppose NT child protection reforms

The overwhelming majority of submissions to a Northern Territory parliamentary inquiry into proposed child protection reforms have urged the government to reconsider changes critics say will "ultimate...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 5, 2026
Kimberley ranger remembered for lifetime of service to Country

The Kimberley Land Council and Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation are honouring the life of a ranger who tragically lost his life last month. The Ngururrpa Ranger team, which manages a 2.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 5, 2026
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