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Boorloo summit celebrates strength of First Nations leadership
The First Nations UNLIMITED Leadership Summit recently brought Aboriginal leader...
Joseph Guenzler 21 May 2026
Whadjuk and Waikato in candid dialogue on wealth, legacy and long-term strategy
Leaders from the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation are in Aotearoa for a week-long...
Reece Harley 20 Mar 2026
Alkimos Basketball court transformed with cultural artwork
A new mural by Whadjuk Noongar artist Jade Dolman has been unveiled at Leatherba...
Joseph Guenzler 1 Aug 2025
Ronald Bin Swani calls for youth justice reform ahead of 2025 National NAIDOC Forum

Ronald Bin Swani never imagined he'd become a public speaker, but in 2025 he'll take to the national stage at the National NAIDOC Forum, representing this year's theme 'The Next Generation: Strength...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Jun 30, 2025
Whadjuk Noongar name formally restored to Galup

The Town of Cambridge has welcomed the official restoration of Lake Monger's Whadjuk Noongar name, Galup – meaning "place where the home fires burn" – following formal endorsement by the G...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 17, 2025
Exclusive: Cast and crew protest decision by Perth theatre to ban Acknowledgements of Country

The cast and crew of the play currently running at Limelight Theatre in Perth are protesting the theatre's decision to ban Acknowledgements of Country.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 7, 2025
Quinton Narkle joins Fremantle as pre-season supplemental selection

AFL journeyman Quinton Narkle has received another lifeline after being signed by Fremantle on the opening day of the pre-season supplemental selection period.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Nov 25, 2024
New cultural interpretation hub brings Derbarl Yerrigan stories to life

A new opportunity to connect with the heritage of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) is now available to the community, with the opening of the latest River Journeys Interpretation Node along the fores...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 6, 2024
Lake Monger Reserve to adopt Whadjuk Noongar name - Galup

Following widespread community support, the Town of Cambridge Council has endorsed the renaming Lake Monger Reserve to Galup, meaning 'place of fire'.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 28, 2024
Anniversary of the killing of Noongar leader Midgegooroo acknowledged by the City of Fremantle

The City of Fremantle lowered flags to half-mast this week as part of its truth-telling project in remembrance of the 1833 execution of Noongar leader, Midgegooroo.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke May 24, 2024
Push to restore Lake Monger's original name - Galup - gains momentum

A movement led by Whadjuk Noongar Elders to restore the name of Lake Monger to 'Galup' is gaining traction. Galup, which translates to "place of fire," held great significance for the Whadjuk Noongar...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke May 8, 2024
Fremantle bond enhanced after special 'Manjaree' smoking ceremony

There was a strong sense of connection as Fremantle players, staff and members of the public gathered on Friday morning for the club's annual smoking ceremony held for the first time at Manjaree, a pl...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 9, 2024
Boorloo Demons make history in the WAFL

Boorloo Football Club, also known as Perth or the Demons, have become the first club in WAFL history to adopt their Traditional name. Boorloo will take the field for two rounds under their Whadjuk Noo...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 4, 2023
First Nations Elders win campaign to change name of Lake Monger

The Town of Cambridge council has unanimously supported a motion to investigate changing the name of Lake Monger in Wembley to Galup. First Nations Elders campaigned for the wetland site to be renamed...

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David Prestipino Apr 4, 2023
Story of defiance

Fanny Balbuk Yooreel is one of the most prominent Aboriginal women in WA's history. The Whadjuk Noongar woman protested against the occupation of her land by settlers in the Swan River Colony in the 1...

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Aleisha Orr Nov 3, 2021
Recognition for Whadjuk over Boorloo

The City of Perth has agreed to a Yacker Danjoo Ngala Bidi with the Whadjuk Noongar people, recognising them as the Traditional Owners of Boorloo, the Country Perth CBD is built on.

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NIT Jul 28, 2021
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