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Young Indigenous eco warrior named as finalist in Queensland awards
Scarlett-Jean Cheetham has been named a finalist in the 2026 7NEWS Young Achieve...
Joseph Guenzler 4 May 2026
'One Red Blood' exhibition honours David Gulpilil through family, Country and art
'One Red Blood: Gulpilil in the Landscape' will open in Naarm / Melbourne this w...
Joseph Guenzler 28 Apr 2026
Alberta separatism in Canada: 'One of the most troubling times in my lifetime for First Nations people'
With the threat of separatism from Canada and annexation by the United States, p...
Thomas Law 28 Apr 2026
First Nations women’s voices move 'from consultation to decision-making' in national strategy launch
The Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice launched its...
Giovanni Torre 25 Mar 2026
More eyes on Murujuga after prestigious TIME Magazine listing

It was a long battle for the extraordinary Murujuga landscape across the Burrup Peninsula in the Pilbara to secure World Heritage Status in late 2025.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 23, 2026
Firefly First Nations Fund launched to support women and children escaping domestic violence

Women's Community Shelters has launched its Firefly First Nations Fund following International Women's Day, aiming to provide immediate and culturally safe support for First Nations women and children...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Mar 18, 2026
Peak legal body warns of custody risks as First Nations prison numbers surge

The risk of deaths in custody in New South Wales remains as high as ever, the state's peak Indigenous legal body says, as new data shows a record number of First Nations people behind bars.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 13, 2026
First Nations leaders urge action to protect scarred trees and burial sites at Lake Boort amidst misinformation campaign

First Nations groups have defended a proposal to protect Lake Boort and Kinypanial Creek on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, saying a misinformation campaign has obscured what they describe as a straightforwa...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 2, 2026
Construction set to begin on ranger housing at Murujuga National Park

A local Karratha builder in Australia's north-west will soon commence construction of new housing for rangers managing one of Australia's most culturally significant landscapes.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 19, 2026
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute host inaugural peacebuilding camp on Bunuba Country

"When you feel the cool wind, you know — make it your time," June Oscar AO said, welcoming the group to Bunuba Country in WA's Kimberley region.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jan 8, 2026
What were the most prominent stories in Indigenous affairs throughout 2025?

A broad range of topics made headlines in Indigenous affairs throughout 2025. National Indigenous Times looks back some of the most prominent stories from the past year.

‘It’s for the silent majority’: Indigenous artist takes legal action against Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre following JackJumpers jersey stoush

Allegations an Aboriginal artist was racially discriminated against by members of a prominent Tasmanian Aboriginal corporation are set to be considered by the state's Civil and Administrative Tribunal...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Dec 10, 2025
'They should sit with us': MAC slams unannounced Canadian visit to Murujuga World Heritage Site

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation chairperson and Traditional Owner Peter Hicks has questioned why two visiting Indigenous leaders from Canada did not contact or meet with the recognised representative...

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NIT staff writers Dec 10, 2025
Mithaka Cultural Landscape's Indigenous heritage value recognised

Southwest Queensland's Mithaka Cultural Landscape has been added to the National Heritage List in recognition of its Indigenous heritage value.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 10, 2025
Study links scabies to higher rheumatic heart disease risk in Tongan children

A new study has reported a strong link between scabies and rheumatic heart disease in Tongan schoolchildren, prompting researchers from Waipapa Taumata Rau (University of Auckland) to call for further...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 8, 2025
Nyamina hits the seas to protect World Heritage listed Murujuga

Protection of one of the world's richest and ancient collections of engraved rock art has stretched from land to sea, with the arrival of a new Ranger vessel to preserve sea Country in the World Herit...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 28, 2025
$11.4 million remote laundry initiative aims to improve health in First Nations communities

Eligible organisations are being invited to apply for federal funding to establish free community laundry facilities in remote First Nations communities under the federal government's new Remote Commu...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 25, 2025
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