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New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Churchill Fellowship recipients announced
Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are among 75 Australians...
Phoebe Blogg 11 Sep 2026
Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara leader Esmai Manahan recognised for transformative work with children
Aunty Esmai Manahan was one of two MacKillop Family Services team members celebr...
Giovanni Torre 4 Sep 2026
Kyas Hepworth takes on new role at University of Technology Sydney
Kyas Hepworth, a highly regarded screen and creative industries leader and advoc...
Phoebe Blogg 1 Sep 2026
Indigenous women bring generations of knowledge to national agriculture stage
Long before agriculture became an industry, Indigenous women were caring for Cou...
Nicole Brown 25 Aug 2026
First Nations mental health treatment program goes digital
Health practitioners working with Aboriginal people will be able to move from sc...
David Prestipino 21 Aug 2026
Honouring 'a truly extraordinary Aboriginal woman'

Dr Josie Douglas, General Manager of Professional Services at the Central Land Council, gave this acceptance speech on behalf of Dr Pat Turner AM for the National NAIDOC Award - Person of the Year.

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Dr Josie Douglas Aug 17, 2026
Yorta Yorta woman Nicole McCartney appointed National Director of Indigenous Health Strategy Unit

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has appointed Nicole McCartney as the new National Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Unit.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 14, 2026
The title does not make the leader

I have been thinking a lot about humility in leadership and what it really means to lead people well. I recently sat in a group conversation where someone spoke about the idea of leaders being willing...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 12, 2026
'A thriving business needs thriving people': Jahna Cedar on wellbeing as a commercial asset

Jahna Cedar was sitting on boards, speaking internationally and collecting awards when she found herself alone at the kitchen table one night, everyone else asleep, taking stock."I'm exhausted.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 12, 2026
New program strengthens Indigenous psychology workforce

The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) has officially launched a landmark new program that will strengthen pathways into the psychology profession for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 11, 2026
“I want to become a billionaire”

Tammy O'Connor walked into a bank a decade ago and was knocked back for a $40,000 car loan. On Tuesday morning, opening Supply Nation's Connect 2026 conference in Boorloo, the KingKira Group founder n...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 11, 2026
Cassandra Lewis to lead Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation has appointed Cassandra Lewis as the organisation's new Group Chief Executive Officer. Following careful consideration and after a comprehensive national r...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 7, 2026
AFLW Indigenous Round honouree joins All-Australian panel

Inaugural AFLW star Kirby Bentley has joined the competition's All-Australian panel ahead of its 11th season. The former Fremantle Docker and Carlton Blue played in the first three seasons of the AFLW...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 6, 2026
Indigenous business experiences rapid growth by offering workplace safety solutions

An Indigenous-owned business is shaping safer workplaces across Australian after growing from a small start-up into a trusted supplier of safety solutions for both government and major industry.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 5, 2026
One act of courage: Lowitja O'Donoghue's legacy lives on

Today, communities across Australia are invited to honour the life of one of the nation's greatest Aboriginal leaders, not only by remembering her achievements, but by continuing the work she began.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 1, 2026
New Indigenous Business Australia director Krista Dunstan brings lifelong passion for progress to the role

New Indigenous Business Australia director Krista Dunstan has a lifelong passion for creating opportunities through which Aboriginal people "can genuinely participate in, influence and benefit from Au...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 30, 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
'We've always participated in economies and built businesses' - new IBA Director draws on tradition of strong Indigenous leadership

Incoming Indigenous Business Australia Director Jessica Bulger says effective governance and strong institutions create opportunities for future generations.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 14, 2026
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