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Cooktown father turns personal journey into social work career
Proud Kuku Yalanji father of five, Nash Snider, who completed a Master's in Soci...
Joseph Guenzler 18 May 2026
Partnership sees Yolŋu Rangers lead education rethink
In northeast Arnhem Land education is being reimagined. Not through policy refor...
Nicole Brown 5 May 2026
Researchers urge funded community 'navigators' to close gaps for South Sea Islanders
A landmark study has exposed systemic disadvantage and racism experienced by Aus...
Dechlan Brennan 13 Mar 2026
Trailblazing Aboriginal health practitioner leads the way in diabetes care
James Cook University graduate Josiah Little has become Australia's first male t...
Callan Morse 6 Mar 2026
Gunggandji Elder reflects on decades of service to Indigenous enterprise, cultural heritage and knowledge sharing
Years after receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from James Cook Un...
Joseph Guenzler 24 Apr 2025
Trialling ways to reduce dementia in the Torres Strait

Dementia rates among Torres Strait Islander people are much higher than among mainland Australians, but researchers are trialling a new program in the hopes of reducing the prevalence of the condition...

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Keira Jenkins Jan 29, 2025
Study finds Indigenous fire management ‘locks up’ more carbon than alternatives

Scientists from Queensland's James Cook University have determined Indigenous fire management techniques can 'lock up' more carbon than alternative methods of native bushland management, with the prac...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 27, 2024
Indigenous fire management started 11,000 years ago - study

Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practised at least 11,000 years ago, James Cook University researchers have found.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 12, 2024
Dr Amos urges tough talks on Indigenous mental health in wake of referendum

Following the unsuccessful Voice to Parliament referendum, James Cook University academic Andrew Amos emphasises the importance of championing new Indigenous voices.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 13, 2024
Esteemed panel will shed light on the Voice to Parliament at JCU's Bebegu Yumba Campus

James Cook University will host a comprehensive conversation about the significance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament on Friday. The event is part of National Reconciliation Week and aims to shed...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 1, 2023
“A tremendous honour” - Professor Ngiare Brown becomes first Indigenous Chancellor at James Cook University

Professor Ngiare Brown is set to become James Cook University's first Indigenous Chancellor. A proud Yuin woman from New South Wales' south coast, Professor Brown is a passionate advocate for improved...

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 30, 2023
Djungan and Djabugay artefacts the first of many to return home after decades away

James Cook University has begun a long-term project to repatriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage materials held in the university's Material Culture Collection.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 25, 2022
Indigenous Australians among highest risk in world for dementia

Indigenous Australians are up to five times more likely to develop dementia than the wider population, according to new research which places them among the most at-risk in the world.

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Guest Author Oct 13, 2022
Aspiring Iama marine biologist Madeina David wins university science award

Trailblazing Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) islands marine biologist Madeina David has been recognised as one of her university's top alumni at a ceremony this month.

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NIT Sep 29, 2022
Off northern Australia, scientists and Islanders are sharing knowledge to protect our 'seagrass capital'

Madeina David, 23, recalls fondly her days following her father out on his boat crayfishing to make a living on the remote Iama Island in the Torres Strait.

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NIT Jun 11, 2022
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