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Follow the Dream: The Polly Farmer Story - new book set to inspire next generations
The Polly Farmer Foundation has launched a new book celebrating the remarkable l...
New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Churchill Fellowship recipients announced
Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are among 75 Australians...
Phoebe Blogg 11 Sep 2026
Kyas Hepworth takes on new role at University of Technology Sydney
Kyas Hepworth, a highly regarded screen and creative industries leader and advoc...
Phoebe Blogg 1 Sep 2026
Fuzzy marks 30 years under new Wiradjuri leadership
Wiradjuri woman Adelle Robinson is leading Australian live music company Fuzzy i...
Joseph Guenzler 28 Aug 2026
Melbourne’s new First Nations festival of arts, culture and knowledge to kick off in Septemeber
Kindred People, Naarm's new First Nations festival of arts, culture and knowledg...
Phoebe Blogg 25 Aug 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 been named Female Elder of the Year at the Darwin NAIDOC Gala Ball and Awards Ceremony.

July 21, 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 Gathering in Sydney on Thursday by keynote speaker and MC, Indigenous singer, songwriter, musician and advocate Toni Ja...

July 11, 2026
First Nations youth lead Australia's biggest anti-vaping movement

New results released for NAIDOC Week show the first national Aboriginal-led week of action on youth vaping reached young people at national scale, generating more than 38 million campaign impressions...

July 10, 2026
Registrations officially open for the 2026 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference

Registrations are now officially open for the 12th Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC), with Aboriginal tourism operators, industry professionals, government representatives and tourism st...

June 23, 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, making him the only First Nations artistic director of a major arts festival.

June 22, 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
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