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Ngurra Kayanta IPA adds 1.9 million hectares to national reserve network
A new Indigenous Protected Area spanning more than 1. 9 million hectares in West...
Dechlan Brennan 2 Jul 2026
Social Justice Report: Structural reform key to the future of First Nations rights
Australia will fail to close the gap or achieve lasting justice for First Nation...
Global evidence shows cervical cancer can be eliminated in the Pacific region
Pacific leaders, clinicians and researchers say cervical cancer elimination is w...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Pacific leadership drives health solutions at Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa
A wintry, rain-soaked day in Auckland set the scene for a powerful gathering of...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Pacific leaders to gather in Auckland for major research symposium
The collective strength of the Pacific will gather at Waipapa Taumata Rau, Unive...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
Niue advances national research ethics framework through consultation

Niue is taking a major step toward strengthening research governance as it looks to develop the country's first research ethics framework. Key points: Moves to establish the Niue National Research Et...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 18, 2026
Five years on from 'life changing' legal recognition of Torres Strait child-rearing practice

It will soon be five years since 'life-changing' legislation allowed for legal recognition of culturally significant child rearing practice for Torres Strait Islander families.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 15, 2026
Arnhem Land's newest IPA celebrated near Bulman

A major new Indigenous Protected Area has been formally dedicated in south-central Arnhem Land, with Traditional Owners celebrating the protection of more than 1.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 15, 2026
Indigenous ranger groups call for funding boost as costs rise

Key points: Rising costs are making the work of Indigenous rangers more difficult, sparking a call for greater support Indigenous Protected Areas make up more than 54 per cent of Australia's Nationa...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 12, 2026
Pacific-led research targets diabetes in pregnancy with $1.2 million boost

A major new Health Research Council grant will support Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, to lead a transformative Pacific-led study focused on improving care for Pasifika women with diabete...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 12, 2026
The women who refused to give up: Daly River's journey to Barunga glory

Key points:- Daly River Buffaloes Women's Football Club wins the 2026 Barunga Festival Women's AFL premiership- The region faced major floods, evacuations and months of rebuilding and repairs- Players...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 11, 2026
Grants support First Nations participation in Victorian sports carnivals and pathway programs

The latest round of grants to support First Nations athletes and sides to compete in carnivals and tournaments has been launched in Victoria.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 2026
Brisbane Blacks Aboriginal activist reportedly kidnapped by Israeli forces

Wangerriburrah and Birri Gubba filmmaker and activist Sam Woripa Watson is among 11 Australians reportedly detained after Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla in international waters.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 20, 2026
Pinder returns to familiar stomping ground

Keanu Pinder is set to return to Cairns after the Taipans signed the forward to a one-year deal ahead of NBL27, according to ESPN. After spending last season with Japanese B.

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 12, 2026
NT Indigenous Business Network's Budget response urges greater focus on Aboriginal economic development

The Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network has responded to the NT Budget with a call to position Aboriginal businesses at the centre of the Territory's economic growth.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 5, 2026
Canadian First Nations leaders fight back against attack on Indigenous rights in British Columbia

Canadian Indigenous leaders have urged legislators in British Columbia to vote down a bill which would suspended parts of the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 20, 2026
Rugby returns to Richardson Park as Deadly Cup calls for stronger community backing

Rugby league will return to Darwin's Richardson Park this NAIDOC Week, with the Deadly Cup Rugby League Carnival set to once again bring together thousands of Territorians in a powerful celebration of...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Apr 7, 2026
Master navigator explores Indigenous navigation systems

Master navigator and carver Lamotrek Pairourou H. Larry Raigetal recently visited the University of Auckland highlighting traditional navigation systems.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 2, 2026
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