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Indigenous businesses collaborate to keep aged care residents safe
Indigenous-owned fencing business Hardy Fencing is helping enhance safety and pe...
Giovanni Torre 19 Jun 2026
Couple's road to rubbish solution for Thursday Island residents
An Indigenous-owned business tackling long-standing waste management challenges...
David Prestipino 18 Jun 2026
Transforming ageing and dementia care for First Nations Elders
Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major nati...
Phoebe Blogg 3 Jun 2026
'Beautiful experience': Elders, kids share special joy
Tears glisten in Aunty Doreen's eyes, but there is a beaming smile on her face,...
Abe Maddison (AAP) 1 Jun 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Elder says Alice Springs town camp she helped establish no longer feels safe
For two decades, John Smith* (not his real name) has called Morris Soak - a camp...
Natasha Clark 17 May 2026
Darkinjung Land Council celebrates new housing for Elders, but fears law changes could stop similar projects in the future

In a housing crisis, new Elders' accommodation on the NSW Central Coast is about giving something back to "our old people who have paved the way for us", the local Land Council says.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 5, 2026
Aged care reforms failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, sector warns

The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council is urging governments to take immediate action to address major gaps in Australia's aged care reforms.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 24, 2026
Landmark court ruling orders $450,000 compensation for cultural harm to Gumbaynggirr peoples

The NSW Land and Environment Court recently ordered the NSW Forestry Corporation to compensate Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation $450,000 for destroying culturally significant, protected trees in Wild...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Mar 18, 2026
Hundreds gather on Yaegl country for 2026 Elders Olympics

More than 400 Aboriginal Elders from across NSW gathered on Yaegl Country in Yamba, NSW this week to compete in the 24th annual Elders Olympics.

Uncle Ted Williams continuing Bilin Bilin’s legacy in Logan

A Yugambeh Elder and longtime teacher in Logan is continuing the legacy of one of south-east Queensland's most recognised Aboriginal leaders.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 10, 2026
Yindjibarndi Elder Wendy Hubert to present a major new body of work at 25th Biennale of Sydney

Yindjibarndi Elder and Artist, Wendy Hubert, has been invited to present a major new body of work as part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney this year.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 16, 2026
How will I be a good ancestor?

This question has been sitting with me for some time and resurfaced again yesterday. How will I be a good ancestor? A lot of what I now understand about this country was never taught at school.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 10, 2026
Martu cultural knowledge reveals hidden decline of iconic northern quoll

Cultural knowledge handed down across generations of Martu people in WA's Western Desert region has revealed the previously hidden decline of one of Australia's most iconic marsupials - the endangered...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 30, 2026
With grassroots Truth Telling and education with can empower the community and together fight for real change

The following piece is a call to action from organisers of the Boorloo/Perth rally of January 26. January 26 is a day of mourning where we remember the many who have resisted and suffered under the yo...

Alyawarr senior knowledge holders recognised with Medal of the Order of Australia for their outstanding service to community

Three highly respected Alyawarr leaders - brothers Frankie Holmes OAM, Casey Holmes OAM and Donald Thompson OAM - have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for their outstanding service to...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 26, 2026
'Better than the Koori Knockout': Aboriginal Elders Olympics heads to Yaegl Country

In just their second year attending, Biirrinba Coastal Emus — from Yaegl Country on the New South Wales' Northern Rivers — are gearing up to host March's Aboriginal Elders Olympics.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jan 15, 2026
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia launches new First Nations Hub

Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia has launched a new First Nations Hub to showcase culturally appropriate, evidence-based practices in aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait I...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Dec 11, 2025
Larrakia Elders lodge appeal with federal minister to protect Stokes Hill sacred site

Larrakia Elders Bill Risk OAM and Helen Secretary are appealing to the federal Minister of the Environment and Water to safeguard the Stokes Hill sacred site against damage and desecration.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 1, 2025
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