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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 an...
Joseph Guenzler 22 Dec 2025
Funding boost opens doors for Indigenous students at WA Academy of Performing Arts
Edith Cowan University has announced a partnership agreement with international...
Phoebe Blogg 9 Dec 2025
First Nations voices shine in Malthouse 2026 Season
Featuring 10 productions, six new Australian works, five world premieres and thr...
Phoebe Blogg 16 Oct 2025
First Nations musicians feature in new Creative Australia investment
Creative Australia has awarded 16 outstanding artists with 2025 Creative Austral...
Phoebe Blogg 23 Sep 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, Pa...
Phoebe Blogg 29 Aug 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...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 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.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 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...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 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.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 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.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 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.

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Keira Jenkins Apr 20, 2025
Federal parliament launches new yarning competition for Indigenous students

Described as an exciting new competition for First Nations secondary school students across Australia, the Department of the House of Representatives launched a new Yarning competition on Tuesday.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Apr 2, 2025
Poet’s “immersive and compelling” works earn Aboriginal Writer’s Fellowship nod

"Immersive and compelling" poems by Nunami Sculthorpe-Green has seen the Palawa and Warlpiri woman awarded this year's Aboriginal Writer's Fellowship.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 31, 2025
Indigenous curators to lead First Nations programing at Melbourne Writers Festival

The Melbourne Writers Festival revealed its full program this month, with several Indigenous creatives set to star. Popping up in venues across the CBD from May 8-11, the annual event sees a host of w...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Mar 27, 2025
Thomas Weatherall's unforgettable 'Blue' to be brought to life by Noongar artists in WA premiere

Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA is proud to present the West Australian premiere of Blue - a tender, poetic and emotionally powerful monologue by Kamilaroi writer and Heartbreak High star Thoma...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 25, 2025
Blak & Bright unveils new leadership and 2025 program

Blak & Bright, a major First Nations literary organisation, has appointed new leadership and unveiled its 2025 program. Kooma and Nguri woman, Cheryl Leavy has been named General Manager, bringing...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 5, 2025
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