Jarred Cross

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About Jarred Cross

Jarred is a Melbourne-based journalist with a portfolio of Indigenous news and affairs reporting on The Wire radio, with Sydney’s 2SER and health campaigns broadcast on community radio stations in remote NSW Indigenous communities. Jarred joined NIT in 2022 after three years in broadcasting. Now working from Wurundjeri Country, Jarred reports on a range of topics and affairs with particular focus on sport.

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Watson becomes third Chiefs signing

Connor Watson has officially become the PNG Chiefs' third signing ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028. Watson, 30, has inked a two-year deal with the incoming side for 2028 and 2029, confirmed b...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 2, 2026
Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw on 'meaningful acknowledgment of my Māori culture and identity' ahead of ninth AFLW season

Saints sharp-shooter Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw is looking forward to being "truly who I am out on the field" this AFLW season after further embracing her Māori heritage by using her birth name.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 27, 2026
Borderline: Award-winning Sami siblings' debut film collaboration tells their story in their own Indigenous voice

These Sámi siblings are committed to ensuring Indigenous voices and perspective take their place in cinema, and not having it told by others.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 12, 2026
Banjima Traditional Owners take case to clean up Wittenoom to UN, receive Human Rights film award

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 27, 2026
Gomeroi and Ngiyampaa public servant suspended after speaking out, responds to conduct breach allegations

A 25-year-old Gomeroi and Ngiyampaa musician and government department staffer has responded in Gomeroi language to code of conduct allegations which could cost his job, after he walked out of a plann...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 27, 2025
PNG's historic hosting rights for league World Cup confirmed

Papua New Guinea will host four Rugby League World Cup fixtures next offseason, confirmed with the official draw announced on Sunday, a touch over 12 months before their nation enters the NRL.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 24, 2025
WIPCE Indigenous education conference kicks off in Aotearoa

Thousands of First Peoples educators and knowledge holders from the around world coming together isn't just historic, it comes at a "pivotal time" to shape the future, the World Indigenous Peoples' Co...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 17, 2025
"Loud and proud": What rugby league's Pacific Championships shows about cultural connection in diaspora

Just shy of 30,000 fans, many thousands of kilometres away from their cultural homelands, saw New Zealand and Samoa play out rugby league's Pacific Championships final last weekend.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 14, 2025
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