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Indigenous Astronomy encourages young mob to reach for the stars

“Back when I was at high school and people were saying ‘physics is too hard,’ it was easy to listen because there was nobody like me that did physics,” says Master’s student...

New ACT First Nations suicide prevention and support program

A new program to help reduce suicide, and the impacts of suicide, within the ACT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community will be delivered by a lead Aboriginal community-controlled organisation service provider, Thirrili Limited.

Aboriginal artworks and wares for your home

In honour and recognition of National Reconciliation Week, we’re highlighting some incredible Aboriginal artists and designers’ homewares and artwork that would make beautiful additions to your home.

Indigenous artists make their mark in the kitchen at National Museum

Indigenous hunting and cooking tools are on display in Canberra alongside stunning contemporary kitchen objects, wrapped in Country, painted by Aboriginal artists, heralding a unique and enduring partnership between the National Museum of Australia and Australian company Breville.

‘Weaving is everything’ for Wiradjuri woman Jessika Spencer

Clutching her kangaroo bone needle and Lomandra reeds proud Wiradjuri woman, Jessika Spencer, is keeping traditional weaving knowledge alive as she follows in her ancestors’ footsteps.

Uluru statement a high priority, says new minister Linda Burney

Implementing the Uluru Statement from the Heart would be as high a priority for the new Labor government as the apology to the Stolen Generation, according to the party's incoming Indigenous affairs minister.

ACTCOSS wants justice for First Nations people

ACTCOSS wants the government to address deep and ongoing wrongs inflicted against First Nations people. Will the ACT Federal candidates act?

Concern as hundreds flee violence in remote NT community

A federal senator has raised concerns about the Northern Territory's response to a violent feud between rival clans in a remote Indigenous community.

Indigenous music residency at ANU set to ‘ignite your fire’

An intensive music residency at The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra will help Indigenous musicians, audio engineers, producers and other industry professionals “rise to their calling”, Torres Strait Islander musician and one of the program’s leaders Will Kepa says. 

From the editor: ‘A Song of Hope’ by Oodgeroo Noonuccal

To commemorate Anzac Day, this week’s cover story has a special focus on Australia’s Indigenous service men and women, such as Lance Corporal Kathleen (Kath) Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) who served in WWII.

Putting an Indigenous face on the ANZAC legend

Seven and a half thousand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people served Australia in the two World Wars – but too few know of their contribution.

Canberra local running to NYC with Indigenous Marathon Project

Despite a health challenge in 2018 that forced her to train using a wheelchair, Canberra local, Roxanne Jones is one of 12 young people selected for this year’s Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) squad.

Indigenous Australians more impacted by Black Summer fires: ANU

Indigenous Australians suffered worse impacts from the Black Summer bushfires due to inappropriate planning and unsuitable interventions by authorities during the crisis, researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) argue. 

NGA Indigenous Art Triennial ‘another stitch in a timeless heritage’

An exhibition nearly five years in the making, the NGA's 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony, opened 26 March.

Kakadu land handback to traditional owners not just symbolic

The return of nearly half of Kakadu National Park to traditional owners isn't just symbolic, it's set to create hundreds of business opportunities for Aboriginal people.

Facilitator for Indigenous Treaty appointed

Professor Kerry Arabena will facilitate preliminary talks about a Treaty between the ACT Government and the Ngunnawal people.

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