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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
'We can do many great things, especially if we do them together'
This speech was given at the RING (Reconciliation Industry Network Group) NAIDOC...
Toni Janke 11 Jul 2026
First Nations youth lead Australia's biggest anti-vaping movement
New results released for NAIDOC Week show the first national Aboriginal-led week...
Phoebe Blogg 10 Jul 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
'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
NAISDA announces executive leadership transition

As leading performing arts training college for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, NAISDA, celebrates its 50th anniversary, its Board has announced a planned executive leadership transiti...

June 17, 2026
The late Rhoda Roberts AO honoured with National NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award

The National NAIDOC Committee has named the late Rhoda Roberts AO as the recipient of the 2026 National NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award. A proud Widjabul Wia-bal woman from Bundjalung Country, Ms Ro...

May 21, 2026
Where corporate travel meets culture, purpose and community in East Arnhem

A new partnership in East Arnhem Land is reshaping what corporate travel can look like when it is grounded in culture, respect and real impact.

April 17, 2026
Rhoda Roberts AO farewell and seven-day tribute set for NITV

National Indigenous Television (NITV) is set to broadcast the funeral of Widjabul Wieybal woman from the Bundjalung nation, Rhoda Roberts, AO on Tuesday before beginning a week of special programming...

March 30, 2026
Exclusive: Whadjuk delegation received by Māori Queen in landmark cultural exchange

A delegation from the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation was formally received by Her Majesty the Māori Queen at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Wednesday this week, marking a significant cultural exchan...

March 19, 2026
Black Bold and Beautiful 2026 to showcase Indigenous fashion and leadership

The Black Bold and Beautiful Luncheon will return to Magandjin (Brisbane) in April, continuing an event that celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across fashion, culture and business...

March 17, 2026
First Nations voices lead climate conversation in new documentary series

A new six-part documentary series placing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and leadership at the centre of climate change conversations is available to watch nationwide this month.

March 5, 2026
'Our art, our future' - Dennis Stokes appointed CEO of Injalak Arts

Injalak Arts has announced the appointment of Dennis Stokes as its new chief executive officer, marking an important new chapter for one of Australia's most respected Aboriginal art centres.

February 3, 2026
WA Dreamer, Tremane Baxter-Edwards selected as Tourism WA ambassador

Tremane Baxter-Edwards, a proud Ngarinyin and Walmajarri man from Wyndham in the East Kimberley, has been named a WA Dreamer. Affectionately known as 'Buster', Mr Baxter-Edwards was selected by Touris...

January 30, 2026
Musica Viva Australia appoints Don Christopher to Board

Musica Viva Australia has appointed Gunggari man Don Christopher to its Board of Directors. Mr Christopher is the Executive Officer at the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) and has 14 year...

December 5, 2025
Documentary on Pilbara hero's fight to heal Country wins Walkley Award

This report contains the name of someone who has passed away. The late Maitland Parker remains a giant in his community and widely-respected Banjima Elder who dedicated his life to healing his home, '...

December 4, 2025
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company announces Andrea James as new artistic director and co-chief executive

Australia's longest running First Peoples theatre company, ILBIJERRI, has proudly announced the appointment of acclaimed Yorta Yorta/Gunaikurnai playwright and director Andrea James as its new artisti...

September 25, 2025
University of Virginia’s Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection welcomes first Aboriginal Director

Nici Cumpston is the first Aboriginal person to take on the role of the Director of the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection at the University of Virginia.

July 24, 2025
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