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Palawa artist Jasmine Christie named 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship recipient
The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, an initiative by Façon Australia, has...
Phoebe Blogg 9 Jul 2026
New children’s book 'Joey and the Junjardy' follows mischief, culture and belonging
Wakka Wakka and Kaanju author Allison Rocca is bringing First Nations storytelli...
Joseph Guenzler 25 Jun 2026
New children's book a PhD student’s ode to family, education and culture
Australian Catholic University PhD student Melissa 'Mary' O'Neill grew up in a f...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician Loki Liddle releases debut novel – Damn Good Television
Loki Liddle, proud Jabirr Jabirr poet and musician, has released his debut book...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
Tony Briggs launches new work 'Address to the Nations' tonight in Canberra
Acclaimed Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) writer, actor and producer Ton...
Giovanni Torre 23 Jun 2026
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship announces 2026 finalists

Nine emerging Indigenous creatives from across New South Wales have been selected as finalists in the 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, gaining the opportunity to work alongside some of Austra...

June 18, 2026
Indigenous authors, illustrators and publishers star at Australian Book Industry Awards

Indigenous authors and publishers are prominent among those who were honoured on Thursday night at the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards. The Awards were presented by Books+Publishing (B+P), in par...

May 22, 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...

December 22, 2025
Funding boost opens doors for Indigenous students at WA Academy of Performing Arts

Edith Cowan University has announced a partnership agreement with international law firm Allens which would fund up to 20 students to study the 10908NAT Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance in 202...

December 9, 2025
First Nations voices shine in Malthouse 2026 Season

Featuring 10 productions, six new Australian works, five world premieres and three Malthouse commissions, the new Malthouse 2026 season is set to light up the stage.

October 16, 2025
First Nations musicians feature in new Creative Australia investment

Creative Australia has awarded 16 outstanding artists with 2025 Creative Australia Fellowships, representing a $1.28 million investment in Australian creativity.

September 23, 2025
Whitefella Yella Tree to kick off tour at Sydney Theatre Company’s Wharf 1 Theatre

Following a critically acclaimed premiere at Griffin Theatre Company in 2022, Palawa playwright Dylan Van Den Berg's Whitefella Yella Tree returns to Sydney for an encore season at Sydney Theatre Comp...

August 29, 2025
Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher connect with Elders from across the globe in 'Snake Talk'

'Snake Talk', a new book by Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kellehe, invites readers to see the world through the eye of the snake. The Serpent in Aboriginal stories is both creator and destroyer, dwelling...

July 25, 2025
Aunty Jill sharing Birri language through children's books

Aunty Jill Dodd holds a unique place in Australian publishing; with two box collections of children's books and a full set of educational tools produced in an Aboriginal language.

July 10, 2025
The Pearl of Tagai Town reclaims history through storytelling

Proud Meriam and Wagedagam author Lenora Thaker has released her debut novel, 'The Pearl of Tagai Town'. Set in the 1930s and 40s, the novel follows a young woman named Pearl navigating life in a fict...

July 1, 2025
First Nations writers on the WA Premier’s Book Awards 2025 shortlist

The Western Australian Premier's Book Awards 2025 shortlist has been announced, with First Nations writers Wayne Bergmann and Dr Tracy Westerman among the finalists.

June 25, 2025
Façon Magazine announces nine finalists for The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship

Proudly presented by Façon Magazine and generously supported by Greater Bank, The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship is set take place once again this year.

June 18, 2025
Yamatji author weaves identity through debut

After starting a creative writing course to fill some time, Mabel Gibson has now published her debut book Crybaby, an 'honest and true' reflection on her life.

April 20, 2025
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