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Reopening Nyinkka Nyunyu: A cultural heartbeat returns to Tennant Creek
In the heart of Tennant Creek, a powerful cultural space is opening its doors on...
Nicole Brown 6 May 2026
Traditional Owners prepare Torres Strait for potential bird flu outbreak
Federal funding is set to support Traditional Owners eradicate rodents on an isl...
Callan Morse 6 Mar 2026
Expressions of interest open for Warumilang’s 2026 Indigenous Cadetships
Warumilang has opened expressions of interest for its 2026 intake of the Indigen...
Joseph Guenzler 23 Dec 2025
Significant Warumungu cultural heritage items return home after long global journey
The Warumungu community of Tennant Creek gathered at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and...
Giovanni Torre 17 Oct 2025
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Roo-tooth headband among artefacts returned from US
Ten glass spearheads and a kangaroo tooth headband are being returned to Austral...
Keira Jenkins 21 May 2025
Waru Car Hire partners with SIXT to bolster sector services in Pilbara

From June, majority Aboriginal-owned vehicle hire business Waru will grow their work in WA's Pilbara with an international sector heavyweight.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 6, 2025
Journey to Warumungu Country sees Magpies walk the walk following Do Better report

There was a time when Collingwood's reputation on race relations was a long, long way from stellar. But times change. The AFL club talked the talk with its Do Better report, released ahead of the 2021...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 11, 2024
First Nations culture set to be showcased at Perth Festival 2025

Under new leadership of artistic director Anna Reece, Perth Festival 2025 is set to shine a spotlight on First Nations storytelling. Running for 24 days from February 7 with 104 events scheduled - 64...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 27, 2024
Elders welcome return of Warumungu cultural heritage material by the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London

A collection of culturally significant artefacts of the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek were returned at a formal handover ceremony in London on Wednesday.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 11, 2024
BARKAA crowned artist of the year at the National Indigenous Music Awards

Malyangapa Barkindji rapper Barkaa has taken home Artist of the Year at the annual National Indigenous Music Awards. Held on Larrakia Country on Saturday night, the NIMA's celebrate the best of Indige...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 10, 2024
Artefacts returned from US: 'they belong to our people'

Culturally significant tools and other objects are returning to Warumungu Country in the Northern Territory from a museum in the United States.

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Keira Jenkins Jul 25, 2024
Tributes flow after teen identified as victim in Torres Strait crocodile attack

The mother of a 16-year-old boy believed to have died after a crocodile attack in the Torres Strait said her son was a humble and kind-hearted person, as community support flows for the family.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 22, 2024
Torres Strait-inspired children's production makes return to Queensland

A Torres Strait children's tale will make a journey a little closer to home to warm the winter school holidays in 2024. Bangarra Dance Theatre's debut production for kids, Waru – journey of the...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 2, 2024
Rock theatre honours legend of Australia's Warumpi Band

Rehearsing Big Name, No Blankets in Melbourne, musician Jason Butcher is thousands of kilometres from his community of Papunya in the Northern Territory, the birthplace of the legendary Warumpi Band.

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Liz Hobday Jan 8, 2024
Winnunga Nimmityjah farewells Pat Dodson from politics in moving ceremony

Last week, proud Yawaru man, Senator Pat Dodson announced his retirement following a lengthy career of more than forty years spent working toward improving outcomes for First Nations people.

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Jess Whaler Dec 5, 2023
BIG NAME, NO BLANKETS to premiere at Sydney Festival

ILBIJERRI and the Butcher family will present the untold story of Warumpi Band, Australian music icons, from the perspective of the Butcher brothers at Sydney Festival 2024.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 27, 2023
William Barton and Queensland Symphony Orchestra announce warrma piipa: ngatji patija; kutu patija; ngata waru (Songbook: My Story; Your Story; Our Journey)

Renowned Kalkadunga musician and ARIA-award winner, William Barton, known as the world's top didgeridoo player, has teamed up with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) for a unique project.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 8, 2023
Didgeridoo and orchestra ensemble to harmonise culture

Didgeridoo player William Barton has partnered with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a musical journey across the state. They're aiming to collaborate with First Nations storytellers and song-mak...

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Rudi Maxwell Sep 5, 2023
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