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Blak & Bright Writers Festival announces 2026 program
Australia's largest and only gathering of First Nations writers and storytellers...
Phoebe Blogg 24 Jul 2026
First Nations storytellers recognised in WA's most prestigious literary awards
The 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards shortlist was announced this w...
Giovanni Torre 10 Jul 2026
Palawa artist Jasmine Christie named 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship recipient
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, an initiative by Façon Australia, has...
Phoebe Blogg 9 Jul 2026
New children’s book 'Joey and the Junjardy' follows mischief, culture and belonging
Wakka Wakka and Kaanju author Allison Rocca is bringing First Nations storytelli...
Joseph Guenzler 25 Jun 2026
New children's book a PhD student’s ode to family, education and culture
Australian Catholic University PhD student Melissa 'Mary' O'Neill grew up in a f...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician Loki Liddle releases debut novel – Damn Good Television

Loki Liddle, proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician, has released his debut book - Damn Good Television - through Indigenous publisher Magabala Books.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 23, 2026
Tony Briggs launches new work 'Address to the Nations' tonight in Canberra

Acclaimed Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) writer, actor and producer Tony Briggs presents 'Address to the Nations', a new work developed with artist and producer David Pledger, this Tuesday ni...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 23, 2026
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship announces 2026 finalists

Nine emerging Indigenous creatives from across New South Wales have been selected as finalists in the 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, gaining the opportunity to work alongside some of Austra...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 18, 2026
Indigenous authors, illustrators and publishers star at Australian Book Industry Awards

Indigenous authors and publishers are prominent among those who were honoured on Thursday night at the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards. The Awards were presented by Books+Publishing (B+P), in par...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 22, 2026
Renowned Kooma poet and author Herb Wharton passes away at 90

This report contains the image and name of a deceased person and that these have been reproduced with permission of the family. Renowned Indigenous poet and author Herb Wharton has passed away aged 90...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 13, 2026
Indigenous writers among dozens to withdraw from Adelaide festival in protest at exclusion of Randa Abdel-Fattah

A growing list of prominent authors have withdrawn from a major Australian festival after the only Palestinian writer booked for the event was removed by its board.

25 years of cyberTribe celebrated with recognition of Indigenous women in screen culture

The 2025 Solid Screen Awards have been announced as part of cyberTribe's 25th anniversary year. Five Indigenous women have been honoured this year, reflecting cyberTribe's long-standing focus on Indig...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 22, 2025
Funding boost opens doors for Indigenous students at WA Academy of Performing Arts

Edith Cowan University has announced a partnership agreement with international law firm Allens which would fund up to 20 students to study the 10908NAT Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance in 202...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Dec 9, 2025
'Cultures, language and Country': Splinter journal releases First Nations issue

Splinter Journal launched its new First Nations issue on Thursday. The Adelaide-based literary journal's First Nations issue invites readers to reflect on Indigenous experiences and resilient cultures...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Nov 21, 2025
First Nations voices shine in Malthouse 2026 Season

Featuring 10 productions, six new Australian works, five world premieres and three Malthouse commissions, the new Malthouse 2026 season is set to light up the stage.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 16, 2025
New children’s book brings Barunggam Country to life through story and art

A cheeky kangaroo rat named Burrunga is winning hearts across the Western Downs, thanks to a brand-new children's picture book celebrating Barunggam Country, language and culture.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 14, 2025
First Nations musicians feature in new Creative Australia investment

Creative Australia has awarded 16 outstanding artists with 2025 Creative Australia Fellowships, representing a $1.28 million investment in Australian creativity.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 23, 2025
Whitefella Yella Tree to kick off tour at Sydney Theatre Company’s Wharf 1 Theatre

Following a critically acclaimed premiere at Griffin Theatre Company in 2022, Palawa playwright Dylan Van Den Berg's Whitefella Yella Tree returns to Sydney for an encore season at Sydney Theatre Comp...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 29, 2025
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