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First Nations stories take centre stage at QShowcase
QShowcase: Arts Market + Conference opened in Logan on Tuesday with a First Nati...
Joseph Guenzler 24 Jun 2026
Proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician Loki Liddle releases debut novel – Damn Good Television
Loki Liddle, proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician, has released his debut book...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
A Breath Before Dawn: Dean Cross’ powerful fourth solo exhibition at STATION
STATION is pleased to present A Breath Before Dawn, Worimi artist Dean Cross' fo...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company to present new season of Gunawarra Re-Creation
Content warning: Gunawarra Re-Creation references sexual assault, violence, for...
Phoebe Blogg 23 Jun 2026
Registrations officially open for the 2026 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 12th Australian Indigenous Tourism...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026

Latest News

Shahnee Hunter wins Max Afford Playwrights Award for 2026
Australian Plays Transform (APT) and Perpetual Limited, as Trustee, have officia...
Phoebe Blogg 23 Jun 2026
Tony Briggs launches new work 'Address to the Nations' tonight in Canberra
Acclaimed Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) writer, actor and producer Ton...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
NIMAs back and ready to rock the Darwin Amphitheatre in 2026
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) will return to the Darwin Amphithea...
Joseph Guenzler 23 Jun 2026
'I'm just so happy' - New Darwin Festival artistic director Ben Graetz takes the reins
Arts leader Ben Graetz is returning home to take the helm at the Darwin Festival...
Liz Hobday (AAP) 22 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

'I'm just so happy' - New Darwin Festival artistic director Ben Graetz takes the reins
Arts leader Ben Graetz is returning home to take the helm at the Darwin Festival...
Liz Hobday (AAP) 22 Jun 2026
JJ Vacant makes his mark with new single 'Line Up'
Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara hip hop artist JJ Vacant is back with his new...
Joseph Guenzler 22 Jun 2026
Brewarrina voices carry language into classrooms across Australia
Children from Brewarrina will help teach Aboriginal language to students across...
Joseph Guenzler 22 Jun 2026
SELVE continue Abbey Road era with 'Breaking Outta Heaven'
Yugambeh/Kombumerri-based (Gold Coast) alternative six-piece SELVE has released...
Joseph Guenzler 19 Jun 2026

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