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Emily Wurramara named Emerging Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 APRA Music Awards
Folk-pop songstress Emily Wurramara has been honoured as Emerging Songwriter of...
Phoebe Blogg 30 Apr 2026
Queensland's Regional Artist of the Year, Djawarray, to headline CIAF 2026 Opening Night
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair has congratulated Djabugay and Western Yalanji songma...
Giovanni Torre 27 Apr 2026
Indigenous artists recognised at Queensland Music Awards
Indigenous artists were among the standout winners at the 2026 Queensland Music...
Joseph Guenzler 23 Apr 2026
Jessica Mauboy calls out body-shaming from Kyle Sandilands at Australian Idol debut
Two decades on and Jessica Mauboy hasn't forgotten. The confident 36-year-old so...
Andrew Mathieson 31 Mar 2026
BARKAA, Emily Wurramara and King Stingray announced as 2026 APRA Music Awards finalists
First Nations stars BARKAA, Emily Wurramara, and King Stingray are nominees for...
Giovanni Torre 30 Mar 2026
Indigenous artists dominate nominations at 2026 Queensland Music Awards

A plethora Indigenous musicians have been recognised among the finalists for the 2026 Queensland Music Awards, highlighting the growing impact of Indigenous voices across the state's contemporary musi...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 10, 2026
MumRed wins 2025 Gold International Design Award for Seven Sisters Dreaming

MumRed has taken out the 2025 Gold International Design Award in the Fashion Design category for Cultural/Traditional Attire, marking a major international milestone for the Indigenous-owned label.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 17, 2026
First Nations singer Crystal Shawanda lands 2026 JUNO Award nomination

Canadian First Nations singer Crystal Shawanda has been awarded a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Blues Album of the Year, thanks to her album Sing Pretty Blues.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Feb 9, 2026
Juanella Donovan inspires First Nations creatives to apply for 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) and principal partner Telstra have announced the return of the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards in 2026.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jan 7, 2026
25 years of cyberTribe celebrated with recognition of Indigenous women in screen culture

The 2025 Solid Screen Awards have been announced as part of cyberTribe's 25th anniversary year. Five Indigenous women have been honoured this year, reflecting cyberTribe's long-standing focus on Indig...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 22, 2025
'Ankami' - a new book by Debra Dank - unearths stories of loss and silence

Gudanji, Wakaja and Kalkadoon woman Dr Debra Dank has released her third book, Ankami - a deeply personal work that continues her examination of memory, family and the ongoing impact of colonisation.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 12, 2025
BARKAA wins First Nations Music Prize at inaugural New South Wales awards

Hip-hop powerhouse BARKAA was awarded the First Nations Music Prize at the inaugural NSW Music Prize Awards on Monday. Her second EP, 'Big Tidda', has cemented the Malyangapa and Barkindji rapper's pl...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Nov 25, 2025
Nyiyaparli Widi mobile game wins five global Anthem Awards

The Nyiyaparli Living Language Project has received global recognition at the 2025 Anthem Awards. Nyiyaparli Widi secured five awards after being named a finalist in five separate categories.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 24, 2025
ARIAs: First Nations stars shine on Australian music's night of nights

Indigenous artists BARKAA, Thelma Plum, The Kid Laroi and the late Gurrumul have been honoured with ARIAs at Australian music's night of nights.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 19, 2025
Yung Milla wins Young Achiever Award for music and mentorship

Marranunggu hip-hop artist Yung Milla has been named this year's Young Achiever at the NT Performing Arts Awards. He received the award for his impact in music and his work mentoring young people acro...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 19, 2025
Trio of Indigenous artists named finalists in NT Performing Arts Awards

A record number of nominations have been received for the 2025 NT Performing Arts Awards, with this year's finalists reflecting the Northern Territory's strength in music and performance.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 14, 2025
Young Indigenous director makes history with her short film 'Don't Ignore Me'

Fifteen-year-old Indigenous filmmaker Charli Fletcher is making waves in the film industry with her supernatural short 'Don't Ignore Me', which has gained international acclaim.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 12, 2025
Welcome to Wurundjeri Country's transformed tram shelters nominated for City of Melbourne award

In the Naarm CBD, embedded boldly in the infrastructure of one of the city's most iconic aspects, is a tribute to a history tens of thousands of years old.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 29, 2025
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