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Yorta Yorta man turns beats into global film soundtracks
From a studio in regional Queensland, Tristan Barton is building a global reputa...
Dechlan Brennan 1 Apr 2026
First Nations high achievers recognised through university’s Alumni Awards
Three First Nations graduates have been recognised as part of CQUniversity's ann...
Callan Morse 4 Mar 2026
CQ graduate realises decades-long nursing dream
When Melanie Pope crossed the graduation stage in Bundaberg this month, Bachelor...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Dec 2025
CQUniversity partners with NRL Cowboys House to boost education access for First Nations students from remote communities
CQUniversity announced a new partnership with NRL Cowboys House on Monday which...
Giovanni Torre 8 Sep 2025
Inspirational graduate Maddison Petrie honoured with major Central Queensland award
Proud Gangulu woman Maddison Petrie is an inspiration to women in trades and her...
Giovanni Torre 7 Aug 2025
Aunty and niece champion generations of care

For CQUniversity students Gwendelyn Mick and Shontara Hill, studying health care is more than a career; it's a commitment to their community, their culture, and each other.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 21, 2025
Ghungalu and Wulli Wulli CQU student honoured for her work in Indigenous education

Proud Ghungalu and Wulli Wulli woman Bree-Anna Saltner is studying a Bachelor of Social Work at CQUniversity and is focused on supporting Indigenous youth in regional Queensland.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 8, 2025
Indigenous CQUniversity students rejuvenate Konomie Island’s ecosystem

CQUniversity students studying horticulture and conservation recently contributed to vital revegetation work on Konomie Island, reconnecting with the land while aiding efforts to restore native bushla...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 15, 2024
New courses in acting and technical skills set to address underrepresentation of First Nations people in theatre industry

Six new micro-credentials in theatre skills - three in acting and three in technical skills - are set to be rolled out in Queensland to address the First Nations skills shortage within the theatre ind...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 12, 2024
Cultural safe space blooms for National Reconciliation Week

CQUniversity has launched a new cultural safe place on the Mackay Ooralea campus to support and empower all students. The outdoor common area and yarning circle, named Bidyiri Woorwaya ('to dream big'...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 31, 2024
Gamilaroi woman keen to enhance Indigenous education as a CQU trainee

Gamilaroi woman Jamie Ingram has embraced the chance to contribute to Indigenous education and representation by taking on the role of a business administration trainee with CQUniversity's Indigenous...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 18, 2024
Birri Gubba and Guugu Yimithirr alumni helps his family to success

Wayne Denning, a proud Birri Gubba and Guugu Yimithirr man and alumni of CQUniversity, set a path for his family when he graduated from university.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 31, 2023
CQUniversity empowers First Nations education across the curriculum

CQUniversity has enhanced its support for First Nations education, training, and research by forming a dedicated Learning and Teaching First Nations Studies team, focused on incorporating First Nation...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 28, 2023
NAIDOC Week a time to reflect on the power and legacy of our Elders

The Senior Coordinator for Indigenous Student Engagement at CQUniversity, proud Djaku-nde woman Leonie Taylor, is this NAIDOC Week reflecting on how blessed she was to have the strength of her parents...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 3, 2023
Scholarship put young Kara Kara woman on the path to speech pathology career

The art of being committed to your work at Victoria's largest public health service while being a prominent advocate for First Nations wellbeing is all in a day's work for CQUniversity alumnus Hannah...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 18, 2023
Kristy Purnell's health career blooms amid pandemic response

Wiradjuri woman Kristy Purnell's entry into the healthcare system amid a global pandemic has been a rewarding experienceEmployed as an Aboriginal health worker at Toowoomba's Carbal Medical Services s...

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NIT Apr 14, 2022
WA mining move to give Yuwibara mum new lease on life

Dharawal and Gamilaraay woman Ruby Longbottom is eyeing a "life-changing" move to work in WA's mining industryThe young Yuwibara (Mackay) ngurra-based mother-of-two was seeking a new path in life as s...

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NIT Apr 6, 2022
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