Callan Morse

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About Callan Morse

Callan Morse is a Trawlwoolway man from north-west Tasmania with a background in education. Outside of his role at National Indigenous Times Callan has a passion for agriculture, which sees him manage livestock operations on Aboriginal-owned land. Callan is a passionate cricketer who has previously represented Tasmania at the National Indigenous Cricket Championships as well featuring in the Australian Indigenous cricket team. Callan is particularly interested in reporting on Aboriginal affairs within Tasmania, as well as broader Indigenous sport, politics, culture and environment developments from across the country.

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Indigenous arts luminary Leah Purcell honoured with Honorary Doctorate

Acclaimed actor, writer, director and producer Leah Purcell AM has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for her distinguished service to the community.

September 4, 2026
Ngarrindjeri author to discuss ‘from abandonment to belonging’

Mount Gambier Library is set to welcome Indigenous author Warren Rankine for an evening discussing his memoir, Fifteen Feet Tall: From Abandonment to Belonging, this month.

September 3, 2026
‘Such an amazing organisation’: Madalah scholars highlight charity’s impact at annual Ball

Madalah scholars have spoken on the not-for-profit's impact on their schooling careers at the annual Madalah Ball, which was held in in Boorloo / Perth earlier this month.

August 31, 2026
Minjerribah prepares for annual celebration of Quandamooka culture

Preparations are in place for Queensland's Quandamooka Festival, which returns to Minjerribah / North Stradbroke Island next month. The festival celebrates the rich, living culture of the Quandamooka...

August 13, 2026
Indigenous artist and researcher appointed to National Maritime Museum Council

Ngarinyin/Gija woman Dr Vanessa Russ has been appointed to the Australian National Maritime Museum Council. An artist, researcher and academic from the Kimberley, Dr Russ is is an Academic Lead in the...

August 11, 2026
Third round of First Nations Short Film Program launched

The South Australian Film Corporation has launched the third round of its First Nations Short Film Program. The initiative supports the careers of Indigenous South Australian filmmakers through script...

July 24, 2026
Acclaimed First Nations documentary to screen at NSW Parliament House

An acclaimed First Nations documentary is set to screen at NSW Parliament House this week. The Colleano Heart uncovers the remarkable story of the Colleano family, internationally renowned circus perf...

July 21, 2026
Grant Rowsell: representing both Indigenous Australia and the Navy through music

Musician Grant Rowsell has brought Indigenous culture to the Royal Australian Navy Band after becoming the first person to join as a yidaki (didgeridoo) player.

July 20, 2026
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