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FOCUS: First Nation Films set for January return
Set to take place this month, the City of Fremantle has announced the return of...
Phoebe Blogg 5 Jan 2026
'We always achieve yes after being told no' - Thomas Mayo on leadership and the future
When Thomas Mayo stepped onto the stage on Larrakia Country at the recent Hatche...
Nicole Brown 25 Nov 2025
Isaac Drandic to direct Sydney debut of 'Dear Son'
After extended hit seasons in Magandjin/ Brisbane and Adelaide, Belvoir and Sydn...
Phoebe Blogg 24 Nov 2025
Blak Out returns to lead Sydney Festival’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Blak Out is set to return as the centrepiece of Sydney Festival's 50th anniversa...
Joseph Guenzler 10 Nov 2025
NT Government policies ‘causing more harm than good,’ advocates warn
The Northern Territory government's tough-on-crime approach is "negatively impac...
Dechlan Brennan 28 Aug 2025
Conference backs Indigenous leadership on waterfront and at sea

The first international conference for First Nations maritime workers was held in Sydney last week, bringing together delegates from Australia, the Pacific and the Americas.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 29, 2025
'Dear Son' brings private stories to a public stage

When Dear Son premieres at Queensland Theatre this month, Torres Strait Islander actor Jimi Bani will step onto the stage to help bring to life a collection of powerful letters that explore fatherhood...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 6, 2025
Tasmanians urged to ‘seize the moment’ at National Reconciliation Week events

Aboriginal leaders and other influential figures are set to speak at National Reconciliation Week breakfasts held across Tasmania next week. The events, hosted by Reconciliation Tasmania, respond to t...

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 22, 2025
Political 'bad behaviour' killed Voice referendum

The failure of the 2023 referendum that sought to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution has been pinned down to disinformation, racism and political bad behaviour, two promine...

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Keira Jenkins Oct 25, 2024
Thomas Mayo's new book tackles "what can we do now?" after Voice defeat

During last year's referendum campaign, a number of long-time Indigenous advocates campaigned for their belief that a Voice to Parliament was the best way forward for Indigenous people.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 28, 2024
New children's book to examine tale of the Torres Strait Islander Flag

A new children's picture book examining the story of the Torres Strait Flag is to be released next week, featuring the words of Bernard Namok Jnr and Thomas Mayo and the illustrations of award-winning...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 26, 2024
Indigenous Literacy Foundation announces three new board members

Proud Wiradyuri yinaa woman Amara Barnes said she wanted to join the Indigenous Literacy Foundation board because First Nations children seeing their language in books was critical to self-determinati...

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Brendan Foster Feb 12, 2024
Voice defeat will impact human rights stance: advocate

Australia's ability to raise human rights issues abroad has been diminished by the Indigenous voice referendum defeat, a leading 'yes' campaigner says.

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Tess Ikonomou Oct 24, 2023
Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders have warned the mistakes of the past will be repeated after Australians overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to enshrine a voice in the constitution.

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Maeve Bannister Oct 23, 2023
Assembly co-chairs front media after "disheartening" referendum result

Two members of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria fronted the press on Sunday morning after Australia overwhelmingly voted No in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 15, 2023
"Hope is such a powerful medicine": Yes campaigners highlight benefits of Voice

The Yes campaign used an event in Melbourne on Thursday to urge people that a Yes vote would be a decision that would help bring all Australians together.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 13, 2023
'Listen for a better future': music legend backs Voice

Paul Kelly is hoping that from little things, big things grow as he works to inspire a groundswell of support for an Indigenous voice. The esteemed Australian singer-songwriter is lending his voice to...

'Not too late': voice campaigners won't give up fight

A leading Indigenous voice to parliament advocate is welcoming "timely" reports prominent 'no' campaigners are switching sides. Thomas Mayo says it isn't too late for 'progressive no' voters to start...

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Alex Mitchell Sep 29, 2023
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