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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
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
'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
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.

New anthology 'Love' brings together First Nations and multicultural writers

Sweatshop Literacy Movement has released a new anthology, 'Love', showcasing stories, poems and essays about family, friendship, solidarity and romance.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 2, 2025
Cunnamulla kids become first-time authors with new books

Indigenous children aged seven to 12 from Cunnamulla in South West Queensland are now published authors with the release of 'Outback Country', a collection of short stories published by the Indigenous...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 30, 2025
First Nations musicians feature in new Creative Australia investment

Creative Australia has awarded 16 outstanding artists with 2025 Creative Australia Fellowships, representing a $1.28 million investment in Australian creativity.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 23, 2025
Emu Nest: Rewriting the rules of Aboriginal enterprise

What began as a creative outlet during a time of hardship has grown into one of the most compelling Indigenous business success stories in Australia.

AI must not be allowed to exploit Indigenous culture

The federal government is being asked to make a decision that will shape the future of First Nations stories, art, music and journalism in Australia.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 7, 2025
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