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Young First Nations voices unite for world premiere of Stories of Our Land
Bringing together young First Nations performers from across Australia, with cul...
Phoebe Blogg 21 Jul 2026
First Nations stars to shine as NSW State Library marks 200 years with extraordinary performance program
In 2026, the State Library of NSW continues its 200th Anniversary celebrations w...
Phoebe Blogg 21 Jul 2026
Senior artist Regina Pilawuk Wilson named Female Elder of the Year at Darwin NAIDOC awards
Senior Ngan'gikurrungurr artist and cultural leader Regina Pilawuk Wilson has be...
Natasha Clark 21 Jul 2026
Acclaimed First Nations documentary to screen at NSW Parliament House
An acclaimed First Nations documentary is set to screen at NSW Parliament House...
Callan Morse 21 Jul 2026
5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain begins national tour on the Gold Coast
Following its recent presentation at the National Gallery in Kamberri/Canberra,...
Phoebe Blogg 21 Jul 2026
Sharing cultures, one powerful story: Gapu Ŋupan brings Yolŋu and Taiwanese knowledge to the stage

Some performances entertain. Others carry something much deeper. Gapu ÅŠupan (Chasing the Rainbow) is one of those rare works born from relationship, cultural responsibility and years of shared le...

July 21, 2026
First Nations artist Desirai Saunders continuing to grow her community-focused work

Proud Gunggari woman and artist Desirai Saunders is a digital illustrator known for her bold, character-driven portraits that reflect contemporary First Nations experiences and urban cultural identity...

July 20, 2026
Ongoing collaboration sees fashion students visit Hope Vale Arts and Culture Centre

Four Queensland University of Technology (QUT) fashion students visited the Indigenous community of Hope Vale in Far North Queensland this month to continue a collaboration which began in 2018 and wil...

July 17, 2026
Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct awarded inaugural Simone Arnol Textile Innovation Award

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died.

July 17, 2026
Record success at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

The 17th Cairns Indigenous Art Fair's (CIAF) has concluded following four vibrant days of art, fashion, performance and cultural exchange, with thousands converging on Tanks Arts Centre and satellite...

July 17, 2026
The paintings that became a road home for Warlpiri artists

Senior Warlpiri Elders have reunited with two landmark paintings crafted nearly forty years ago in Yuendumu, a remote Aboriginal community 290 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs.

July 17, 2026
Powerhouse volunteer highlights truth and culture through collection talks

Anaiwan and Mauritian man Diesel Casey-Buttié is using objects from the Powerhouse collection to explore Caring for Country and how First Nations people preserve stories, culture and knowledge.

July 15, 2026
Goolwal Goolwal returns to centre Indigenous voices at BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND's Goolwal Goolwal program will return in 2026 with a new home and a conference program placing First Nations artists, industry leaders and community voices at the centre of the festival's 25t...

July 15, 2026
Bangarra Dance Theatre and London-based Artistry Youth Dance announce new cultural exchange program

Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced an exciting new cultural exchange between London-based company, Artistry Youth Dance (AYD) and Bangarra Dance Theatre's Youth and Education Program.

July 15, 2026
Gomeroi artist honours LifeFlight through artwork

Emerging contemporary Indigenous artist and Gomeroi woman Melinda Luscombe reflected on the fragility of life while creating her latest work.

July 14, 2026
Daisy Hamlot awarded Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Premier's Award for Excellence

Hope Vale artist Daisy Hamlot has been awarded the Premier's Award for Excellence, leading the honour roll at the 2026 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Art Awards announced at Tanks Arts Centre.

July 14, 2026
After the Rain brings Indigenous art triennial to Gold Coast

The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial has opened on the Gold Coast as the first stop on its national tour outside Kamberri (Canberra). Home of the Arts (HOTA), unveiled 'After the Rain' on the eve...

July 13, 2026
First Nations storytellers recognised in WA's most prestigious literary awards

The 2026 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards shortlist was announced this week, recognising more than thirty authors and offering a snapshot of the voices shaping literature from Western Australi...

July 10, 2026
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