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Commemoration marks 60 years since land rights movement turning point
The 60th anniversary of the Wave Hill Walk-Off was held on Sunday, commemorating...
Callan Morse 24 Aug 2026
Support for ‘vital’ Indigenous-led postvention service
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation is en...
Callan Morse 21 Aug 2026
Remote town’s Night Space supports youth, community safety
A youth night space has begun operating in Kununurra this week to provide a safe...
Callan Morse 21 Aug 2026
Funding boost supports Indigenous language programs
First Nations language across the country are set to receive a major funding boo...
Callan Morse 20 Aug 2026
Yorta Yorta woman Nicole McCartney appointed National Director of Indigenous Health Strategy Unit
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has appointed Nicole McCart...
Callan Morse 14 Aug 2026
Remote housing agreement allegedly behind schedule amidst claims the NT wants to renegotiate

The Minister for Indigenous Australians says the Northern Territory Government seemingly does not want to stick to the terms of a landmark remote housing agreement.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 14, 2026
Indigenous Business Australia launches First Nations Women in Business Coaching Program

Indigenous Business Australia has launched the First Nations Women in Business Coaching Program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women start, grow, and sustain successful businesses.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 6, 2026
$180m available for Aboriginal community-controlled health infrastructure

Eligible Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) can apply for a share of $180 million in Federal Government funding aimed at expanding and upgrading health infrastructure across...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 5, 2026
Garma debate sharpens focus on Closing the Gap implementation

Discussions at the recent Garma Festival reinforce the need for governments to focus on implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, rather than creating a new agenda, according to the Coal...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 5, 2026
$30 million grants program to boost Indigenous economic development through Native Title bodies

The federal government has opened applications for a new $30 million grants program aimed at helping Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) unlock economic opportunities on Native Title land.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 4, 2026
'We have to link arms even more in solidarity and strength'

This speech was delivered by Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, at the 26th annual Garma Festival in Gulkula, Northern Territory, Saturday, August 1, 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
Remote Jobs program reaches halfway mark with 3,000 jobs approved, government says

The federal government says it has reached the halfway point of its Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program (RJED), with 3,000 new jobs approved.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 31, 2026
The gap closes when Australia shows up: this week we got the proof

For the first time since the National Agreement on Closing the Gap was signed, a target has been met. More than 95 per cent of First Nations children are now enrolled in preschool, up from 61.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jul 31, 2026
World Ranger Day celebrates the work of Indigenous Rangers across the country

The Federal Government has used World Ranger Day to celebrate the work of Indigenous Rangers, whilst also highlighting progress towards its commitment to double the national Indigenous Ranger workforc...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 31, 2026
Closing the Gap data paints 'sombre picture' despite preschool milestone

The latest Closing the Gap data contains some significant gains, but advocates say it still paints a "sombre picture". Released on Wednesday evening, the Productivity Commission's 2026 Closing the Gap...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 30, 2026
Governments urged to redouble efforts on Closing the Gap halfway through agreement

With only three of 19 Closing the Gap targets on track to be met, governments across the country will need to "redouble their efforts" for the agreement to become a reality, the Productivity Commissio...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 29, 2026
Ebony Abbott-McCormack to lead Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

Central Arrernte woman Ebony Abbott-McCormack has been appointed chief executive of Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. The organisation's Aboriginal board appointed Ms Abbott-McCormack to lead Co...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 24, 2026
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