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Indigenous authors, illustrators and publishers star at Australian Book Industry Awards
Indigenous authors and publishers are prominent among those who were honoured on...
Giovanni Torre 22 May 2026
'Exquisite' illustrations show efforts to save language
An exhibition celebrates the decades-long drive by the remote Western Desert com...
Liz Hobday 1 Apr 2026
Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize
Australia's richest state literary prize has gone to Evelyn Araluen, with her la...
Liz Hobday 26 Feb 2026
New children’s book brings Barunggam Country to life through story and art
A cheeky kangaroo rat named Burrunga is winning hearts across the Western Downs,...
Dechlan Brennan 14 Oct 2025
Wiradjuri man wins David Unaipon Award for 'Finding Billy Brown'
Wiradjuri writer and filmmaker Edoardo Crismani recently receivd the David Unaip...
Joseph Guenzler 2 Oct 2025
Aboriginal communities across WA's Midwest mourn the loss of Dr Charmaine Papertalk Green Smith

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please be advised that this article contains the name and image of an individual who has passed away.

Leanne Dolby Leanne Dolby Aug 29, 2025
Indigenous Literacy Day to be celebrated with free film and livestream

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is inviting Australians to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day on September 3, with a free film and livestream produced in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 26, 2025
Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher connect with Elders from across the globe in 'Snake Talk'

'Snake Talk', a new book by Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kellehe, invites readers to see the world through the eye of the snake. The Serpent in Aboriginal stories is both creator and destroyer, dwelling...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 25, 2025
Aunty Jill sharing Birri language through children's books

Aunty Jill Dodd holds a unique place in Australian publishing; with two box collections of children's books and a full set of educational tools produced in an Aboriginal language.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 10, 2025
Façon Magazine announces nine finalists for The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship

Proudly presented by Façon Magazine and generously supported by Greater Bank, The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship is set take place once again this year.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 18, 2025
Indigenous authors shortlisted for prestigious Karajia award

First Nations authors have been recognised for their contributions to environmental storytelling and cultural education through the Wilderness Society's 2025 shortlists for the Karajia and Environment...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 17, 2025
‘Our Dance’ bringing culture to life for young readers

A new children's book by and Ngiyampaa and Wiradjuri author Taylor Hampton and his partner, Jacinta Daniher, invites young readers to celebrate culture through music, dance and connection to Country.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 1, 2025
Federal parliament launches new yarning competition for Indigenous students

Described as an exciting new competition for First Nations secondary school students across Australia, the Department of the House of Representatives launched a new Yarning competition on Tuesday.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Apr 2, 2025
Co-designed picture book celebrates Indigenous language and culture

Dozens of students from Queensland's Western Downs have been joined by Elders, as well as an author and illustrator, to help create a children's book.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 1, 2025
Children's tale from an Elder generation wins top prize

Australia's biggest literary prize has gone to a children's author for the first time, with Nukgal Wurra writer and artist Wanda Gibson's Three Dresses winning the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literat...

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Liz Hobday Mar 20, 2025
Sydney Opera House to host Māori and Pasifika literature celebration

Described as an electrifying celebration of Māori and Pasifika literature, this year Sydney Opera House will bring the powerful voices of Oceania to life with the award-winning stage production U...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Feb 27, 2025
"You raise their whole community, a whole mob": Anna Borzi on founding the First Nations Writers Festival

The inconspicuous woman who bankrolled the First Nations Writers Festival since its humble beginnings in 2022 was once a global investment banker, but Anna Borzi is not what she seems.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 26, 2025
Excursion inspires children's book highlighting cultural significance of river systems

A new children's storybook celebrating the significance of river systems has been released through a unique collaboration between Aboriginal storytellers, the children of Boggabilla Central School, We...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 6, 2024
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