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France pushes for renewed New Caledonian election against howls of political protest
New Caledonia's deferred provincial elections may come with new conditions which...
Andrew Mathieson 15 May 2026
Calls for Paris to deliver democratic process for New Caledonian independence
There are strong calls for cultural solidarity echoing across New Caledonia over...
Andrew Mathieson 1 May 2026
Respected Gunditjmara Elder Aunty Frances Gallagher remembered as fierce advocate
The following article contains the image and name of an Aboriginal person who ha...
Dechlan Brennan 8 Apr 2026
From Bangarra and Australian Ballet grow seeds of a new dance
A rare collaboration between the Australian Ballet and Indigenous company Bangar...
Liz Hobday 12 Mar 2026
Pro-independence Kanaky party absent at signing of New Caledonia agreement
The central voice behind New Caledonia's Indigenous Kanaky pro-independence move...
Andrew Mathieson 21 Jan 2026
African nations push for recognition of colonial crimes

African leaders are calling for justice and reparations for victims of colonialism who were subjected to slavery, torture and apartheid. At a conference in Algiers on Sunday, diplomats and leaders con...

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Associated Press Dec 2, 2025
Devil in the detail of New Caledonia's historic agreement for independence

New Caledonia has accepted a deal from French president Emmanuel Macron which will give an in-principle agreement to form its own independence.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 15, 2025
Pacific groups challenge France's credibility in hosting UN Ocean Conference

France's credentials in hosting a global ocean conference have been challenged by Pacific groups, movements and civil society organisations, who believe that unless the French state is accountable for...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 10, 2025
New Caledonia in talks with French government over steps towards independence

New Caledonia's political leaders – both pro and anti-independence groups – are set to sit down with representatives of the French government in Noumea on Monday in what will be the first...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 28, 2025
Bangarra Dance Theatre to present world premiere of their first visual arts collaboration 'Illume'

Next month Australia's leading Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume, a new presentation fro...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 16, 2025
Bangarra Dance Theatre welcomes new ensemble members

One of Australia's leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts companies, Bangarra Dance Theatre, has announced Tamara Bouman, Edan Porter, and Zeak Tass will join the company as ful...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Feb 6, 2025
ngargee: An exploration of Southeast Aboriginal cultural heritage

A new book, ngargee – coming together to celebrate, highlights the rich heritage and innovation of southeast Australian Aboriginal art, celebrating cultural revitalisation and connection to Coun...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 20, 2024
Illume: Capturing light and Country through dance

Darrell Sibosado's Country on Western Australia's Dampier Peninsula has a particular "vibration". And this is the vibration the Bard man from Lombadina community, 200km north of Broome, aims to captur...

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Keira Jenkins Nov 2, 2024
'Loud and clear': Elder reflects on lifetime of stories

Uncle Basil (Mulla) Sumner started the motorcycle club Black Death to hold a spotlight to Aboriginal deaths in custody."People think (the group) is an evil, sinister type of thing, but it's not, this...

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Keira Jenkins Jul 29, 2024
Delegation of Pacific leaders to head to New Caledonia

Three Pacific leaders will arrive in New Caledonia in the coming weeks as the country continues to teeter as the Indigenous Kanak people dispute a contested referendum on voting rights with France.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 23, 2024
Bangarra Dance Theatre opens expression of interest in Dance Clan 2024

Bangarra Dance Theatre has officially opened Expression of Interest applications for Dance Clan 2024. Following the success of its return in 2023, the program aims to support the next generation of In...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 4, 2024
Shepparton community set to farewell pioneering Yorta Yorta Elder

Aunty Frances Mathyssen (née Briggs) remains a much-loved figure and senior elder at her home in Shepparton. Born in 1929 60 kilomentres northwest of the town on Cummeragunga Reserve, across th...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 3, 2023
Successful choreographer Frances Rings to bring latest work Yuldea home to Adelaide

Following a successful world premiere, Frances Rings' latest work Yuldea is set to arrive in her hometown of Adelaide. The production, which has already enthralled audiences in Sydney and Canberra wil...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jul 28, 2023
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