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Dream Big: Project launched to rebuild Cummeragunja Basketball court
A community-led push is underway to restore sporting and recreational spaces for...
Joseph Guenzler 6 Mar 2026
New research questions High Court approach to Indigenous sovereignty
In March this year, the High Court handed down a decision many Aboriginal land r...
Natasha Clark 30 Dec 2025
Recognition and accountability key steps towards progress - Professor Megan Davis
Economic empowerment of Indigenous communities, much touted by the federal gover...
Giovanni Torre 19 Nov 2025
'Beyond the Meeting of the Waters': Wayne Atkinson's moving tale from riverbank to Indigenous empowerment
Elder Wayne Atkinson says he gets emotional when talking about his journey from...
Brendan Foster 30 Sep 2025
Yorta Yorta say yes to Reserved Seat on First Peoples’ Assembly
The Yorta Yorta Nations Aboriginal Corporation (YYNAC) has voted to take up a Re...
Dechlan Brennan 5 Sep 2025
First Nations-led women’s organisation joins landmark domestic and family violence research partnership

An Australian-first research initiative has been launched to address gaps in Australia's domestic and family violence support services, featuring First Nations-led women's organisation Elizabeth Morga...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Jun 24, 2025
Yorta Yorta leader Uncle Paul Briggs honoured by La Trobe University

La Trobe University has awarded Paul Briggs AO an honorary doctorate in recognition of his lifetime of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to Indigenous empowerment and social justice, parti...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 17, 2025
Yorta Yorta Turtles: The growing heartbeat of basketball in Shepparton

A close-knit family-run basketball club is making a big difference for young mob in Shepparton. The Yorta Yorta Turtles began when Percy Dryden, now president and coach, identified something was missi...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 9, 2025
Power assistant coach urges Finlayson to prove himself in the SANFL

Out of favour Port Adelaide utility Jeremy Finlayson will have to build form in the SANFL if he is to gain the trust of the Power's AFL selection committee.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Apr 2, 2025
William Cooper's legacy honoured with Day of Mourning on Yorta Yorta Country

The Yorta Yorta community are preparing to honour their ancestors and continue the legacy of Uncle William Cooper in exercising their sovereign rights with a mourning ceremony on Country this weekend.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jan 24, 2025
Victorian councils returning to celebrating January 26

A growing number of Victorian local councils are turning their backs on the respectful recognition of the dark side of January 26, choosing instead to celebrate the date marking the beginning of the c...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 23, 2024
Yorta Yorta Professor Julie Andrews inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women

Professor Julie Andrews, Academic Director of Indigenous Research at La Trobe University, has been inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Trailblazer.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 18, 2024
Yorta Yorta Turtles to experience Melbourne United game and connect with elite athletes

Melbourne United has announced a partnership with major sponsor Trojan Tools to bring 40 young Indigenous basketball players and their families from Shepparton to their game against the Adelaide 36ers...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 11, 2024
Friends and family pay tribute to a woman who "worked tirelessly in the Aboriginal community" as Aunty Fay Carter is farewelled at state funeral

Family, friends and the state of Victoria said their farewells to Aunty Fay Carter OAM on Wednesday, at a state funeral on Dja Dja Wurrung country — her grandfather's country.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 12, 2024
Finlayson admits to homophobic slur against Bombers opponent

Port Adelaide utility Jeremy Finlayson has admitted on Saturday night to making a homophobic slur towards an unnamed Essendon player less than 24 hours earlier.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 6, 2024
Hit on Jy Simpkin sparks fierce reactions

Emotions spilled over both on gameday, after Jimmy Webster's hefty bump on Jy Simpkin, and online afterwards from those closest to the two players in the final AFL practice match of the 2024 preseason...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 4, 2024
NSW grants announced to boost language revitalisation

The New South Wales government has announced $1.6 million in grants to boost the revitalisation of Aboriginal languages. Grants of between $1000 and $60,000 are available for Aboriginal communities to...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 21, 2024
Scholarship encourages mob to pursue career in energy sector

Victoria's biggest energy distributor hopes its new program will increase Indigenous representation in the state's electrical industry. Recipients can use their scholarships to help them attain nation...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 18, 2024
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