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Traditional lands returned 256 years after Cook arrival
Traditional Owners are reclaiming historic Country where Captain James Cook once...
Robyn Wuth (AAP) 19 Jun 2026
Cape York men urged to put health first during Men’s Health Week
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is encouraging men across Cape York to take c...
Joseph Guenzler 16 Jun 2026
Three charged over alleged misuse of more than $400,000 from Cape York Aboriginal corporations
Three Cape York community members have been charged with fraud offences followin...
Dechlan Brennan 10 Jun 2026
Rangers uncover ancient cultural sites during Cape York burns
Cultural burns across Cape York have helped uncover previously undocumented artw...
Joseph Guenzler 30 Apr 2026
Croker Island’s Nathaniel Cooper earns place in New York marathon squad
Minjilang's Nathaniel Cooper is one of 12 First Nations people chosen by the Ind...
Jackson Clark 3 Apr 2026
Indigenous rangers lead turtle protection push across Cape York

Indigenous ranger groups across western Cape York are intensifying efforts to protect endangered marine turtles, with new figures showing the scale of feral pig control and nest monitoring across remo...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 31, 2026
Cyclone Narelle puts remote Indigenous communities on alert

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is threatening several Aboriginal communities across Cape York and the eastern Northern Territory, with Indigenous councils and local organisations warning residents to...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 19, 2026
Women on Country: First Nations rangers showing the way forward

International Women's Day - March 8 - often sparks conversations about leadership, equality and opportunity. For many Aboriginal women, those ideas have always existed in practice.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Mar 8, 2026
Community-led early learning service opens in Kowanyama

A community-led early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, expanding access for children in the remote Cape York community.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 18, 2026
20 Aurukun Council staff complete machinery course

Twenty Aurukun Shire Council employees have completed a two-week course in plant and machinery operations, gaining accredited tickets to operate a range of heavy equipment including loaders, graders...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 5, 2026
Acclaimed First Nations play The Visitors makes international debut

The acclaimed play The Visitors is making its international debut with a series of shows taking place in New York City. From January 21 to February 1, The Visitors will be staged at Perelman Performin...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Jan 26, 2026
Wheatbelt town York begins Ballardong First 2026 Festival

In York, the heart of the Avon, people are coming together this weekend to learn, understand and celebrate; an inclusive celebration of First Nations history and culture, inviting connection through s...

Dallmyn Kelly Dallmyn Kelly Jan 25, 2026
Cape York Leaders Program graduate plans university pathway

Cape York Leaders Program graduating Year 12 scholar El'leija Creek has finished secondary school reflecting on her journey and setting her sights on university study.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jan 7, 2026
Extreme heat conditions impact Cape York to Central Queensland

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an emergency warning regarding extreme heatwaves currently impacting regions extending from Cape York to Central Queensland.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 24, 2025
Cape York students share stories of identity through new exhibition

AFL Cape York House will return with its annual self-identity portrait showcase, 'Me. The Exhibition: Connection', on 15 November at the Pullman Cairns International.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 13, 2025
From a $43 start-up to Times Square billboard fame

From humble beginnings with just $43 and a bold vision, an Indigenous start-up is now spreading their news on the bustling streets of Manhattan.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 11, 2025
Footy greats cross NYC Marathon finish line with Indigenous Marathon Project squad

Footy icons Lance 'Buddy' Franklin and Jonathan Thurston have added new accolades to their athletic successes competing the New York City Marathon with sub-four hour times, joined by a cohort of First...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 4, 2025
Communities with high Indigenous populations 'saturated' by poker machines

New research has prompted organisations to accuse Australia's gambling industry of deliberately targeting First Nations people. The Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership and the Alliance for G...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 4, 2025
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