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First Nations storytellers recognised in WA's most prestigious literary awards
The 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards shortlist was announced this w...
Giovanni Torre 10 Jul 2026
Palawa artist Jasmine Christie named 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship recipient
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, an initiative by Façon Australia, has...
Phoebe Blogg 9 Jul 2026
New children’s book 'Joey and the Junjardy' follows mischief, culture and belonging
Wakka Wakka and Kaanju author Allison Rocca is bringing First Nations storytelli...
Joseph Guenzler 25 Jun 2026
New children's book a PhD student’s ode to family, education and culture
Australian Catholic University PhD student Melissa 'Mary' O'Neill grew up in a f...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician Loki Liddle releases debut novel – Damn Good Television
Loki Liddle, proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician, has released his debut book...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship announces 2026 finalists

Nine emerging Indigenous creatives from across New South Wales have been selected as finalists in the 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, gaining the opportunity to work alongside some of Austra...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 18, 2026
The book Jake wishes he had during childhood

Coinciding with National Reconciliation Week, a Wiradjuri man has added a new chapter to his story as an Indigenous author bringing a gap in the market to life.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 2026
Indigenous authors, illustrators and publishers star at Australian Book Industry Awards

Indigenous authors and publishers are prominent among those who were honoured on Thursday night at the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards. The Awards were presented by Books+Publishing (B+P), in par...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 22, 2026
Renowned Kooma poet and author Herb Wharton passes away at 90

This report contains the image and name of a deceased person and that these have been reproduced with permission of the family. Renowned Indigenous poet and author Herb Wharton has passed away aged 90...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 13, 2026
Wiradjuri author Jake Gablonski to release new book ahead of National Reconciliation Week

Wiradjuri man Jake Gablonski is set to release Brave Like Bunji, a children's book exploring identity, belonging and self-understanding, on June 2 - ahead of National Reconciliation Week.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 4, 2026
'My Dreamtime Match': New children's book puts kids and culture at centre field

A new children's book by Ngiyampaa and Wiradjuri man Taylor Hampton and his wife Jacinta Daniher is bringing First Nations culture and AFL together through story, sport and identity.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 28, 2026
Tiwi author brings untold WWII story to life in new children's book

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the names and images of Indigenous people who has died.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Apr 23, 2026
'Exquisite' illustrations show efforts to save language

An exhibition celebrates the decades-long drive by the remote Western Desert community of Papunya to keep culture and language alive. In a filing cabinet in an old darkroom at the remote Aboriginal co...

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Liz Hobday Apr 1, 2026
Bundanon Art Museum announces Make Good Festival 2026 program

Bundanon Art Museum has announced the program for the second iteration of Make Good Festival, a two-day ideas festival championing creative minds and practical action.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Mar 31, 2026
Aboriginal Studies Press launch new art and cultural knowledge book

Gija Trees and Grasses, a major new work by senior Gija artist and cultural leader Birrmarriya Shirley Purdie created in collaboration with linguist, artist and gardener Frances Kofod, guides readers...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Mar 18, 2026
Blak love story at the heart of Allanah Hunt’s first novel

Barkindji and Malyangapa author Allanah Hunt has released her debut novel Forever & Ever, a young adult story of teen love, prejudice and identity set in a Murray-Darling river town.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 3, 2026
Yuin Elder Aunty Ruth Simms publishes debut book 'Muttonfish Magic'

Yuin Elder and lifelong educator Aunty Ruth Simms has added another chapter to her remarkable career with the release of her debut children's book Muttonfish Magic.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Mar 2, 2026
Indigenous writers among dozens to withdraw from Adelaide festival in protest at exclusion of Randa Abdel-Fattah

A growing list of prominent authors have withdrawn from a major Australian festival after the only Palestinian writer booked for the event was removed by its board.

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