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Monash unveils program for Kindred People - a global Indigenous‑led festival coming this September
Monash University's campuses on Boonwurrung Country will be transformed into spa...
Sponsored Content 10 Jul 2026
Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong
One of Australia's most celebrated First Nations performing arts organisations i...
Andrew Stafford (AAP) 10 Jul 2026
Dance program connecting Aboriginal kids with culture set to end as funding runs out
Children across regional NSW are preparing their final NAIDOC performance as the...
Phoebe Blogg 8 Jul 2026
Australian Dance Theatre returns to Carriageworks with the Sydney premiere of Two Blood
Australian Dance Theatre returns to Carriageworks next month with the Sydney pre...
Phoebe Blogg 7 Jul 2026
Gympie community gathers for '50 Years of Deadly' NAIDOC event
Gympie's 2026 NAIDOC event brought community together for a day of culture, danc...
Joseph Guenzler 7 Jul 2026
Karul Projects Dance Theatre to launch inaugural First Nations ensemble

Karul Projects Dance Theatre will launch its inaugural First Nations dance ensemble on Monday, July 6, coinciding with NAIDOC Week and its 2026 theme, 50 Years of Deadly.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 3, 2026
Young First Nations dancer earns place in prestigious New York City dance program

Aurielle Smith, a proud Kamilaroi performer and 2026 NSW Young Woman of the Year nominee, has secured a coveted place in the prestigious Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive in New York City, one of the world...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 1, 2026
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair to present The Dance of the Butterfly

A powerful story of survival, return and cultural renewal will take centre stage at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2026 when Western Gu Gu Yalanji performers present Imbala - The Dance of the Butterfl...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 30, 2026
Burramatta NAIDOC Day to celebrate 50 Years of Deadly

Burramatta NAIDOC Day will light up The Crescent, Parramatta Park, this NAIDOC Week with a free, fun, family-friendly festival. On Saturday 11 July from 11am to 3pm, Burramatta NAIDOC Day is a City of...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 27, 2026
NAISDA marks 50 Years of First Nations excellence at 2026 graduation

Twenty-five First Nations students from across Australia graduated from the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Association (NAISDA) at a ceremony held on Darkinjung Country, NSW Central Coast, on...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 26, 2026
NAISDA announces executive leadership transition

As leading performing arts training college for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, NAISDA, celebrates its 50th anniversary, its Board has announced a planned executive leadership transiti...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 17, 2026
Minister blames extreme weather for drop in NT school attendance rates

When asked to provide evidence that a tough-on-truancy campaign is working, a territory minister has blamed the weather for a drop in school attendance rates.

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Lloyd Jones (AAP) Jun 16, 2026
World premiere of Beyond the Tracks celebrates life and legacy of Michael Leslie

Recognised as a renowned dancer, choreographer and educator, Michael Leslie will step onto the stage to tell his own remarkable story in the world premiere of Beyond the Tracks.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 15, 2026
Bangarra’s Sheltering brings stories of Country and connection to national stage

Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring three stories of Country together in its 2026 national triple bill, 'Sheltering', with new and existing works exploring protection, connection and storytelling across...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 26, 2026
West Kimberley program re-engages students as school attendance remains low

School attendance in WA's West Kimberley is among the State's lowest, however a re-engagement program is getting kids back in class. The Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation (MWWAC), based in Fitz...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Apr 8, 2026
Seven-year-old Indigenous girl earns a spot in Sydney ballet program

A young Indigenous dancer from Lockhart River has been selected for a Sydney holiday program run by Australia's premier Indigenous ballet company after just one year of training.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 2, 2026
Miner’s $2.8 million boost broadens football legend's Foundation work

A strong track record in youth and community initiatives were key to Rio Tinto extending its support for the Stephen Michael Foundation (SMF). The $2.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 24, 2026
DanceRites registrations open ahead of biannual celebration of culture, heritage and connection to Country

Registrations have opened for DanceRites 2026, the ninth iteration of the national competition celebrating First Nations dance, music and culture.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Mar 18, 2026
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