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Johnston gracious but 'no thanks' to Jenkins idea
Alex Johnston may have smashed Ken Irvine's long-standing tries record this year...
Margie McDonald (AAP) 11 Sep 2026
'He's looking down': Fifita determined to do dad proud
South Sydney forward David Fifita says he's honouring his father's legacy by ret...
Margie McDonald (AAP) 10 Sep 2026
Old Cowboy gives Cotter biggest win at NRL judiciary
Reuben Cotter is free to play in the finals for North Queensland after a former...
Scott Bailey (AAP) 9 Sep 2026
Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary
North Queensland have entered a plea of not guilty to the grade two careless hig...
Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge
North Queensland are set to lose co-captain Reuben Cotter to suspension going in...
Joel Gould (AAP) 7 Sep 2026
National register documenting racism against First Peoples secures $2 million in federal funding

The federal government will provide up to $2 million to support a national register documenting incidents of racism and discrimination against First Nations people.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 3, 2026
Health scholarship named after Indigenous trailblazer opens

Applications for the 2027 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship round are now open. Offered by Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) and the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 1, 2026
Torres Strait electrician named BHP's Indigenous Employee of the Year

Gudang Yadhaykenu man Gavin Corrie has been named BHP's Indigenous Employee of the Year, taking out the top individual honour at the mining giant's 2026 FIRE Awards in Tarntanya (Adelaide).

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 28, 2026
Grants program supports strong and healthy Zenadth Kes

Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) community organisations, sporting clubs, schools, councils, and eligible individuals and groups across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) are being encoura...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 13, 2026
Indigenous stars influential in Dolphins 'special' comeback win

The Dolphins will play finals for the first time after two of their Indigenous stars — Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo — sealed an incredible comeback 40-32 win.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Aug 10, 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 can be changed, the chief executive of the peak First Nations children and family body has told a parliamentary inquiry.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 7, 2026
From Renaissance dreamscapes to digital ceremony: 2026 Telstra NATSIAA winners revealed

A Renaissance-inspired dreamscape, handwoven dillybags made from British Museum maps, and a digital recording of Tiwi song and dance are among the works recognised in Australia's leading First Nations...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Aug 7, 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
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