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Inaugural fellowship aims to support, retain Indigenous researchers
La Trobe University has appointed Wiradjuri archaeologist Dr Kellie Pollard as i...
Callan Morse 11 Sep 2026
'I paint to keep my country alive' - Elizabeth Ngwarraye Bonney wins Vincent Lingiari Art Award
Elizabeth Ngwarraye Bonney of Artists of Ampilatwatja has won the prestigious $1...
Giovanni Torre 10 Sep 2026
Water Act needs 'major rewrite' to include First Nations rights, advocates say
With a review of the federal Water Act underway, the Gamilaroi Water Carriers -...
Giovanni Torre 3 Sep 2026
Indigenous rangers set to unite for cultural gathering
Hundreds of Indigenous rangers are preparing to unite at an on-Country gathering...
Callan Morse 2 Sep 2026
Screenrights Cultural Fund backs Indigenous storytelling projects
Screenrights is set to provide $293,400 to six Australian and Aotearoa New Zeala...
Joseph Guenzler 31 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 which celebrate and strengthen Aboriginal cultures with support from the NSW Cultural Grants program. The $1.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 26, 2026
'Overwhelmed with pride' - Deborah Mailman on making Hall of Fame history

Deborah Mailman made history on Sunday as the first Indigenous person to be inducted into the Logie Awards Hall of Fame. Ms Mailman, a Bidjara and Maori actor and writer, said in her acceptance speech...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 18, 2026
New jobs created as Badu Island company expands waste management services

An Indigenous-owned and operated company based on Badu Island in the Torres Strait is taking advantage of the federal government's remote jobs program to create employment opportunities in the communi...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 17, 2026
Samoan Opposition leader alleges government trying to 'shut me up' after latest arrest and charge

Samoa's Leader of the Opposition was held in custody for 24 hours before he was released on Friday in what he says is a politically motivated case.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 17, 2026
Fair marks 20 years as crowds show up for authentic art

A record flood that devastated Merrepen Arts hasn't stopped the centre mounting a special exhibition at one of Australia's biggest Aboriginal arts events.

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Liz Hobday (AAP) Aug 10, 2026
Fijian rugby player dies in Japan aged 26

Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan. He was 26. His death was announced on Saturday by his team, Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex...

Islands' world-class art turns international heads

It's peak season for Australia's Indigenous art movement and one long-running exhibition is attracting interest from international collectors.

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Liz Hobday (AAP) Aug 10, 2026
Breakaway Arnhem Land council shocks NT Indigenous body

Australia's land rights story has entered a new chapter, catching some of its most senior leaders off guard. Yolngu Elders in northeast Arnhem Land have announced a breakaway Dilak Land Council, decla...

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Robyn Wuth Aug 1, 2026
New exhibition showcases work of Tiwi artist Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni

Ngiya Murrakupupuniamintiya Jilamara (My Country and Art) by Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni will be exhibited by STATION in collaboration with Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association, opening Satur...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 31, 2026
Bank Australia grant backs Yolŋu women behind MAYPILAMA

Djäkamirr Co-op has received a Bank Australia community customer grant to help Yolŋu women share their stories and knowledge with cinema audiences.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 31, 2026
Senior artist Regina Pilawuk Wilson named Female Elder of the Year at Darwin NAIDOC awards

Senior Ngan'gikurrungurr artist and cultural leader Regina Pilawuk Wilson has been named Female Elder of the Year at the Darwin NAIDOC Gala Ball and Awards Ceremony.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jul 21, 2026
A lifetime of carrying culture: Aunty Regina Pilawuk Wilson honoured as Darwin NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year

Before her paintings were celebrated in galleries around the world, Aunty Regina Pilawuk Wilson was learning the stories, stitches and traditions that generations of Marrithyel women had entrusted to...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jul 15, 2026
Samoan Opposition accused of treason, defamation ahead of parliamentary inquiry

The Samoan ruling party has appointed a parliamentary committee to scrutinise the conduct of three leading Opposition figures for treason and defamation.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 15, 2026
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