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'I paint to keep my country alive' - Elizabeth Ngwarraye Bonney wins Vincent Lingiari Art Award
Elizabeth Ngwarraye Bonney of Artists of Ampilatwatja has won the prestigious $1...
Giovanni Torre 10 Sep 2026
Aboriginal corporation calls for pause in Tasmanian sand mine proposal
Regional Aboriginal communities in Tasmania are calling on the Dorset Council to...
Callan Morse 10 Sep 2026
Sámi's reindeer land rights at risk ahead of Swedish election
A junior partner in a Swedish coalition government is moving to cut the Indigeno...
Andrew Mathieson 10 Sep 2026
Desert Mob exhibition to celebrate art and culture in Mparntwe / Alice Springs,
Opening Thursday with a momentous celebration of desert art and culture in Mparn...
Phoebe Blogg 10 Sep 2026
Analysis: YiSSA and the NT Government's broken relationship with Aboriginal Territorians
When the Country Liberal Party (CLP) took office in August 2024, ending eight ye...
Dechlan Brennan 9 Sep 2026
Aboriginal organisations condemn Finocchiaro's homeless shelter 'waste of money' comments

Comments from Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro that funding Darwin's largest homeless shelter would be a "waste of taxpayers' hard-earned money" have been condemned as "hurtful" by Ab...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 4, 2026
'There’s really no reason to put it off': First Nations adults encouraged to take up free bowel cancer screenings

When it's free, simple and quick to do, there's no reason to put off at-home bowel cancer screenings which could save your life, First Nations advocates say.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 3, 2026
Australian Research Council appoints inaugural Indigenous academic director

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has appointed Professor Bindi Bennett as its inaugural Academic Director (Indigenous). A Kamilaroi/Gamilaroi woman, Professor Bennett is a respected scholar, rese...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 2, 2026
Indigenous rangers set to unite for cultural gathering

Hundreds of Indigenous rangers are preparing to unite at an on-Country gathering in northern New South Wales next month to share ecological knowledge, cultural practices and approaches to land and sea...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 2, 2026
Top End communities head to Jabiru for Kurrung Sports Carnival

When communities from across remote areas of the Top End come together for a unique weekend of footy and basketball, the significance extends beyond sport, West Arnhem Regional Council mayor James Woo...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 2, 2026
Local council in Aotearoa / NZ moves to introduce Māori ward representation

A local Aotearoa / New Zealand council has bucked the trend and reversed a decision to exclude Māori wards. Upper Hutt City, located just north of Wellington, recently voted to establish a new M&...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Sep 2, 2026
Wuggubun Statement calls for Aboriginal authority, economic empowerment, water security and heritage reform across the Kimberley

The Kimberley Land Council (KLC), Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC), Kimberley Language Resource Centre (KLRC), Aarnja and Empowered Young Leaders have released the Wuggubun Stateme...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 1, 2026
Traditional Owners urge federal government to recognise and respect water rights in Act review

Indigenous Nations-led and governed water organisations have united to call on the Australian Government to deliver a stronger national vision for water reform through the review of the Water Act 2007...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 1, 2026
'Now we have a dollar figure' - First Nations groups urge action on buffel grass as new report reveals scale of threat

A new Northern Territory report has found buffel grass poses a threat of economic loss almost 60 times greater than any benefit. Buffel grass was declared a weed in the Territory in 2024, having been...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 28, 2026
Support for Aboriginal culture and community connection across New South Wales

Aboriginal community organisations across New South Wales are set to host events which celebrate and strengthen Aboriginal cultures with support from the NSW Cultural Grants program. The $1.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 26, 2026
First Nations business development program graduates celebrated

Indigenous business development service Yarpa has celebrated the latest graduates from its signature business accelerator program, Yarpa Grow.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 25, 2026
New report sparks call for investment in Indigenous tourism operators tapping Chinese market

Governments should back a dedicated China-readiness program and a pilot to help Indigenous tourism operators develop experiences for the Chinese market, sector advocates say following new research sho...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 25, 2026
'Unfaltering, integrity, wisdom': Territory reacts to Yiŋiya Guyula's resignation as by-election date is set

Yiŋiya Guyula has been thanked for his advocacy for community, impact as a mentor and standing as the "voice of truth and wisdom" in Northern Territory Parliament following his resignation as the...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 21, 2026
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