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Partnership boosts First Nations oncology care
A new, Queensland-based program is supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan...
Callan Morse 27 Jul 2026
$10 million in federal funding for ailing Royal Darwin Hospital
The federal government has announced a $10 million investment to upgrade the mat...
Dechlan Brennan 21 Jul 2026
Lidia Thorpe questions Ken Wyatt’s support of private Indigenous business register
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has questioned former Minister for Indigenous A...
Natasha Clark 14 Jul 2026
MAYPILAMA: Keel Line of Creation - new documentary shares the Yolŋu journey to bring birthing back on Country
A new documentary shares the journey of Yolŋu mothers, grandmothers, leaders and...
Giovanni Torre 22 Jun 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
Peter Matera elevated to Legend in WA footy Hall of Fame

West Coast and South Fremantle champion Peter Matera is now officially a legend of football in his home state. The Noongar wingman, Eagles premiership hero and five-time All Australian was elevated to...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 10, 2026
Partnering with First Nations communities to give babies the best start

Each year on National Close the Gap Day - 19 March - we are reminded that rates of preterm birth experienced by Aboriginal mothers is currently double that of our non-Aboriginal population.

New rural birthing on Country model shows positive results

A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service - compared to mainstream maternity services - has recently revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Mar 3, 2026
Yam Island mother delivers first Torres and Cape baby of the year

A Torres Strait mum has welcomed her second child and the first Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service baby for 2026. Christina Baluz, who is from Yam Island, gave birth to daughter Sanikah at 10...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jan 20, 2026
Rare ‘en caul’ birth celebrated at Ipswich Hospital

West Moreton Health has marked the culturally significant birth of baby Ally Osborne, who was born 'en caul' at Ipswich Hospital on 2 September 2025.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 7, 2025
Exclusive: Black cladding concerns prompt new AI-focused integrity register - IBIR

Broad concerns over conflicts of interest, contract integrity and misuse of Indigenous procurement programs have prompted the launch of a new AI-focused, transparency-driven certification register.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 30, 2025
Significant Warumungu cultural heritage items return home after long global journey

The Warumungu community of Tennant Creek gathered at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre on Thursday to celebrate the return of 40 culturally significant items from four international museums; a...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 17, 2025
South Australian program supporting Aboriginal families through pregnancy and beyond

A new program empowering Aboriginal families by providing greater comfort and control during pregnancy is now enrolling mums at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 22, 2025
Ken Wyatt to lead Gather Foundation board

Former Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Ken Wyatt AM, has joined the Board of the recently restructured Gather Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation formed to "empower and support" you...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 16, 2025
Deadly Queensland mums are going smoke and vape free

A new Indigenous-led campaign is encouraging pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across Queensland to go smoke and vape free during pregnancy.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 25, 2025
Southern Cross University’s Birthing On Country initiative SISTABIRTH secures support of three Aboriginal health services

Southern Cross University's Birthing On Country initiative - known as SISTABIRTH - has secured the support of three regional and remote Aboriginal health services to help deliver improved maternity ca...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 9, 2025
Djinda Produce: Indigenous leadership in action

It's a long journey up the Great Eastern Highway to the Goldfields, where truckloads of fresh fruit and vegetables are on their way to a mining village situated near the town of Laverton, about 740km...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 24, 2025
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