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Thousands expected at Barunga Festival as event celebrates culture, sport and community
More than 5,000 people are expected to gather in the Northern Territory's remote...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Jun 2026
Mabo Day in Melbourne: Country, strength, connection and language celebrated on anniversary of momentous land rights decision
John Wayne Parsons was a teenager when he met — and was told to look out for big...
Jarred Cross 4 Jun 2026
Aboriginal artwork honouring previous Indigenous athletes set to be worn at upcoming Olympic Games
Australian Olympians in Los Angeles and on the French Alps at the next summer an...
Jarred Cross 4 Jun 2026
Transforming ageing and dementia care for First Nations Elders
Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major nati...
Phoebe Blogg 3 Jun 2026
Indigenous-led conservation confirms return of koala across Wadbilliga National Park
On the far south coast of New South Wales, Gadhu Bagan — the Southern-Yuin Fires...
Phoebe Blogg 3 Jun 2026

Latest News

Moving canvases: First Peoples art and stories celebrated 'loudly and proudly' across Melbourne's tram grid
An icon of Melbourne's identity is sharing First Nations art, stories, culture,...
Jarred Cross 3 Jun 2026
Rubibi / Broome jetty transforms into runway to showcase Kimberley Aboriginal fashion
"Fashion is a way for us to carry our culture back," KAFTA chairperson Agnes Pig...
Natasha Clark 3 Jun 2026
Indigenous university director to paint at Darwin Street Art Festival
Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Casuarina campus is set to become part of the...
Phoebe Blogg 2 Jun 2026
Stephen Pigram honoured for lifetime contribution to First Nations music
The Pigram Brothers have helped shape the sound of modern Broome. Their music ha...
Natasha Clark 2 Jun 2026

Fashion
Pakana Dreaming launches first wearable art collection in celebration of culture, community and Country
Pakana Dreaming, a 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned business founded by Pakana arti...
Phoebe Blogg 27 May 2026
Pop-up wardrobe brings new clothing to Fitzroy Crossing girls
In a town where the nearest department store is a four-hour drive away, racks of...
Natasha Clark 27 May 2026
Country to Couture expands, NIFA finalists announced as DAAF Foundation celebrates 20 years
Indigenous Fashion Projects returns to Larrakia Country this August, with Austra...
Phoebe Blogg 26 May 2026
Melbourne Vixens unveil 2026 First Nations dress
The Melbourne Vixens have unveiled their 2026 First Nations Dress designed by pr...
Phoebe Blogg 22 May 2026

Art
Healing, identity and lived-experience: The Torch opens major exhibition 'Confined 17'
Among the hundreds of artworks on the walls at The Torch's major annual exhibiti...
Jarred Cross 5 May 2026
The Torch's 'To Be Returned' gives artworks by First Nations people with experiences of incarceration one more time to shine
For First Nations artists in prison and previously incarcerated, this exhibition...
Jarred Cross 31 Mar 2026
TarraWarra Museum of Art unveils TarraWarra International 2026: System Release
TarraWarra International 2026: System Release brings together ten artists from A...
Phoebe Blogg 24 Mar 2026
Callout for Torres Strait artists ahead of Cairns and Darwin art fairs
Torres Strait Regional Authority's Gab Titui Cultural Centre has opened artwork...
Joseph Guenzler 20 Feb 2026

Music
New research shows Noongar culture and arts boosts wellbeing literacy in early childhood education
Key points:- Noongar language, dance and arts has strengthened young children's...
Giovanni Torre 27 May 2026
Garrmalang Festival announces program highlights and new creative leadership
Presented by AANT Centre, Garrmalang Festival will return in 2026 promising a vi...
Phoebe Blogg 27 May 2026
‘Music powerhouse’ Casey Donovan to headline ACT Reconciliation Day celebrations
ARIA Award-winning artist Casey Donovan is set to headline the Australian Capita...
Callan Morse 22 May 2026

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Thursday, 9th July
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF)
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