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From quiet achiever to award finalist: Young Territory leader Connor Hopkins is inspiring the next generation
In a time where conversations about youth are too often focused on challenges an...
Nicole Brown 15 May 2026
Grounded in community: Sarah Landers recognised for leading with purpose
Sarah Landers has been named a finalist in the First Nations category of the NT...
Nicole Brown 30 Apr 2026
NT
From Maningrida to Darwin: Tayha Duggan-Hill is shaping the future of education
Tayha Duggan-Hill, 25, is making a powerful impact across the Northern Territory...
Nicole Brown 10 Apr 2026
NT
Raised by legacy, driven by purpose: Kira Dandy's bright future in education
Kira Dandy's journey into education is deeply grounded in culture, resilience an...
Nicole Brown 10 Apr 2026
From ghost nets to global stage: Shanita Yunupingu is protecting Country and leading change
Shanita Yunupingu is a name which carries strength, purpose and deep cultural re...
Nicole Brown 9 Apr 2026
Breaking barriers and building leaders in the Big Rivers region

Jeremy Johnson, 19, is reshaping what leadership looks like for young people across the Northern Territory's Big Rivers region. Based in Katherine, Mr Johnson works full-time with Katherine West Healt...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Apr 9, 2026
Stepping up for community: Patrik Ralph’s quiet leadership journey

At just 22, Patrik Ralph is beginning to make his mark on the Northern Territory, with his efforts now recognised as a finalist in the Indigenous Achievement category at the NT Young Achiever Awards.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Apr 7, 2026
Clontarf students step toward their future through connection and opportunity

Across the Northern Territory, the Clontarf Foundation continues to play an important role in supporting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men as they prepare for life beyond school.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Mar 27, 2026
Meet the woman backing the next generation of Indigenous STEM leaders

Long before national strategies and international fellowships, Kim Dyball understood one thing clearly: systems either recognise Indigenous brilliance or erase it.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Mar 4, 2026
Stargazing to System Change: How Greta Stephensen is redefining STEM for Indigenous women

As the world marks the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the focus turns to a powerful challenge: "Synergising AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 13, 2026
Jobe Bonney: bridging the gap for First Nations health

In a bright new building designed to shape the future of health in the Northern Territory, Jobe Bonney stood quietly among leaders, lecturers and his fellow students.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 3, 2026
Celebrating the power, pride and purpose of our young Blak women

When Tiesha Munnich-Hewitt was named the City of Darwin's Young Citizen of the Year earlier this week, it marked more than a personal milestone.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jan 30, 2026
“Grief Doesn’t Knock—It Crashes In”: Honouring young First Nations voices like Marilyn Gurruwiwi

In our communities, grief isn't just personal. It's layered, collective, and often starts too young. For many young First Nations people, loss is not a distant event; it's a regular part of life.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jul 22, 2025
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