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Grants program supports strong and healthy Zenadth Kes
Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) community organisations, sporting clubs, schools, co...
Callan Morse 13 Aug 2026
Indigenous stars influential in Dolphins 'special' comeback win
The Dolphins will play finals for the first time after two of their Indigenous s...
Joel Gould (AAP) 10 Aug 2026
$4.9m upgrade modernises Torres Strait boarding facility
Secondary students living at Torres Strait Kaziw Meta on Thursday Island will be...
Dechlan Brennan 9 Aug 2026
Systemic racism fuelling child removals, Senate inquiry told
The story of racism is one of hate and unfathomable damage, but it is one that c...
Dechlan Brennan 7 Aug 2026
From Renaissance dreamscapes to digital ceremony: 2026 Telstra NATSIAA winners revealed
A Renaissance-inspired dreamscape, handwoven dillybags made from British Museum...
Natasha Clark 7 Aug 2026
Star Raider responds to best friends' contract rumours

Canberra winger Xavier Savage will support his "best mate" if he chooses to move across the ditch, but admits losing him will cause some strife.

'Racist' child protection system, online abuse in focus at senate inquiry

Racism is a threat to the safety of First Nations people, a parliamentary hearing has heard, with witnesses saying people are "sick" of hearings and inquiries that fail to deliver tangible change.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 7, 2026
Indigenous media leaders lay bare 'terrifying' racism at inquiry

Prominent Indigenous presenters are bearing the brunt of an "alarming escalation" of racism, with an inquiry told media outlets must be more accountable.

Olympian calls for Boxing Australia investigation at racism inquiry

There is a lack of support for some Indigenous athletes, a parliamentary inquiry has heard, whilst abuse and racism are rife in community sport.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 6, 2026
'Australia has a skeleton in its closet': Treaty leaders back national truth-telling

Racism against First Peoples is a direct consequence of colonisation and remains embedded in Australia's institutions, laws and systems, the Co-Chair of Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly has told a p...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 6, 2026
Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer

Culture and connection is paramount to Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and it is the rapport he shares with coach Kristian Woolf that is set to keep him at the club long term.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Aug 6, 2026
'Experiences of Aboriginal people in NSW must not be minimised or diminished': Land Rights peak body calls for more racism inquiry hearings

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council has called on the national Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to hold an additional hearing in...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 5, 2026
Children's Day highlights strength of First Nations youth as leaders warn of harmful policies

Amid criticism and warnings from experts about attacks on children's rights across the country, First Nations communities will mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day on Tue...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 4, 2026
Dolphins' Hammer set for top gear at his playground

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow hasn't got out of second gear for two months but he's ready to turn on a show at his favourite venue. The Dolphins fullback will line up in the "Battle of Brisbane" on Saturday nig...

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Joel Gould (AAP) Aug 4, 2026
Plibersek: NT alone on child placement principle stance

Controversial child protection legislation passed by the Northern Territory Government flies in the face of decades of evidence, Labor's Social Services Minister says.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 29, 2026
New data tracks strength and revival of First Nations languages

New national data has established the first Indigenous-led baseline for measuring progress on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages under the Closing the Gap framework, with communities cont...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 29, 2026
Traditional Owners continue fight for climate justice in Torres Strait

Torres Strait Traditional Owner Uncle Pabai Pabai has vowed to continue fighting for his community and future generations as his landmark climate case returns to court.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 28, 2026
Appeal puts climate duty of care back in the spotlight

Community leaders from the Torres Strait Islands will take their climate fight back to court, arguing the Commonwealth owes them a duty of care.

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